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African American Architects of Los Angeles

In-Person Program
2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American Architects of Los Angeles Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American Architects of Los Angeles Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18.

Learn about the African American architects who helped shape mid-century Los Angeles including Paul R. Williams who helped design the Theme Building at LAX, Robert Kennard who started the oldest Black-owned and operated firm in Los Angeles in 1957, and Norma Sklarek who worked on several projects including Santa Monica Place and the U.S. Embassy in Japan. Teens will try to recreate these buildings using LEGOs. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Rivera Library
Phone: 562.949.5485
Hours
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Mon, Oct 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 Closed
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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About the branch

Rivera library was founded in 1913 and has been at its present location since 1970. The library is located in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, with heavy usage by children. Rivera is the smaller of the two libraries in the city of Pico Rivera.

Upcoming events

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Amate Bark Painting - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries, both for written documents and paintings. Teens will learn the history and techniques used in Amate bark paintings and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 12 - 18
Star Wars Reads Month Celebration - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate all things Star Wars at the Rivera Library! Join us for an afternoon of Star Wars themed art activities, LEGO challenges, trivia, and much more! Enjoy a great selection of Star Wars books for all ages. For kids ages 5 - 12
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Mini Explorers: Sensory Play
Mon, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Bond with your child, meet other parents and talk with a Family Community Specialist from the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center about services for children with developmental disabilities. For early learners ages 1-5 with their caregiver.
Native American Heritage Month: The Pottery of Maria and Julian Martinez - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about acclaimed Pueblo potters Maria and Julian Martinez who crafted distinctive black-on-black ceramics. Teens can make their own pottery with Pueblo-inspired designs. For teens ages 12 - 18
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