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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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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 Closed
Sun, May 31 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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Rescheduled
Summer Storytime with Mama Maestra - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
New date Monday, June 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Celebrate summer at the Rivera Library with a bilingual storytime with Mama Maestra! Mama Maestra will share stories and songs about books and the joys of reading in English and Spanish! For children ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Raising Confident Competent Children - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about raising confident competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P librarian. For parents and caregivers of kids ages 3 - 12.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make fresh and healthy Vietnamese spring rolls! In this hands-on class, you'll practice rolling techniques and take home a delicious new dish to share with family and friends! For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Environmental Literacy: Nocturnal Animals
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
We're building environmental literacy and learning about the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Come learn about nocturnal animals and build your own mini-habitat for either a red fox, pangolin or sugar glider. For ages 5-12.
Build & Explore
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs, K-Nex, and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week. For ages 5-12 with a parent or guardian.
Adult 101: Wash, Dry, Fold, Repeat - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Washing clothes is an activity of daily life. Come by the library and learn laundry basics to maintain fresh and clean-smelling clothes. It will save you money and help your clothes last longer. For teens ages 12 - 18
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