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Native American History Month: Amazing Maize

In-Person Program

2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Native American History Month: Amazing Maize Join us in celebrating the amazing history of maize or as it better know today, corn! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, November 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Native American History Month: Amazing Maize Join us in celebrating the amazing history of maize or as it better know today, corn! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Artesia Library

Meeting Room

Join us in celebrating the amazing history of maize or as it better know today, corn! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, come and learn about the importance of maize as a primary source of life for indigenous peoples throughout North and South America.  We will celebrate this amazing food through stories, music, and art! 



AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Native American Heritage Month |

Artesia Library

Phone: 562.865.6614

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 Closed
Tue, Dec 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

Artesia Library is one of the pioneer outlets of the County of Los Angeles Public Library, having been established in June 1913, as the 13th branch of the newly founded system.

The library was established largely as a result of the activities of Mr. C. L. Edgerton, principal of the Artesia School and chairman of a committee which had organized the Young People's Society of Artesia.

The first librarian, Mrs. Della M. Brooker, served voluntarily without pay the first year because County policy at that time required the local community to provide all of the services except for the books which the Library supplied. At the end of the year, the County Library assumed all expenses.

The library has had various locations; a store building, the Women's Clubhouse, and was located from 1929 to 1937 in a building constructed for library use on a lease basis. In 1937 the library was housed in a building on Pioneer Boulevard, remaining there until completion of the new community center in Artesia Park in 1963.

In May 2000, the library was refurbished with the support of Supervisor Don Knabe, Supervisor Fourth District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The library was also the recipient of a significant bequest from the estate of Cherry Bell Anderson.

The official dedication for the Homework Center was held on December 7, 2001. A plaque in the Homework Center lists many community supporters and contributors to the project. The Woman's Club of Artesia-Cerritos donated a glass display case to the library.

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting? We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome. For ages 13 and up.

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a book discussion. The book for December is The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall. For adults.

Fri, Dec 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come and learn how to use your smartphone. For adults.

Sat, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting? We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome. For ages 13 and up.

Fri, Dec 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.

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Mario Kart 8. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Experience art at the library. Be creative and learn something new. Children will take home the finished piece. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 27, 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.

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Rated PG. For Ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Sat, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 12 - 18.