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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
We're closed Thursday June 19
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 Closed
Sun, Jun 22 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

Bilingual Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Help us welcome Mamá Maestra as she leads us in a special Spanish and English storytime. We will explore music, movement, felt storytelling and reading. For ages 1-5 with a parent or caregiver.
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Music with Iwalani
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in an interactive live music experience with the talented Iwalani Venerable. Come explore and experience different sounds, rhythms, and movements while connecting through music. For ages 1-5 with a parent or caregiver.
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Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
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Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
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Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Teen Gaming Afternoon - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens are invited to an afternoon of video games on the Wii U and board games at the Rivera Library. Teens can sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and check out new teen reads. For teens ages 12 – 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
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