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African American and Black History Month: Build like Philip Freelon

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2025-02-08 15:30:00 2025-02-08 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Build like Philip Freelon Join us in celebrating African American and Black History month by learning about Philip Freelon and his contributions to the field of architecture. Montebello Library -

Saturday, February 08
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-08 15:30:00 2025-02-08 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Build like Philip Freelon Join us in celebrating African American and Black History month by learning about Philip Freelon and his contributions to the field of architecture. Montebello Library -

Join us in celebrating African American and Black History month by learning about Philip Freelon and his contributions to the field of architecture.

One of Freelon's accomplishments includes designing the National Museum of African American History and Culture at Houston's Emancipation Park. After learning about Philip Freelon, children will design a three-dimensional museum or challenge themselves in building the tallest tower with available supplies.  

For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Montebello Library

Phone: 323.722.6551

Hours
Mon, Mar 10 Closed
Tue, Mar 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed

About the branch

Montebello Library was established in January 1914 and was first located in the local newspaper office. In 1916 the library moved to the local post office. In 1924 the library moved to its first separate building.

Montebello was the first city in the county to build a library with funds raised by a bond issue ($30,000). The building was erected in July 1930 at 115 So. Taylor Avenue. It served the community for 36 years before the library's current building was dedicated on October 20th, 1966.

Upcoming events

Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you having a rough week? Do you need some healthy stress releasing fun?

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Mar 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring women in the arts and then create an art piece inspired by painter Helen Frankenthaler.

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Bond with your child and meet other parents, all while children practice their fine motor skills with different art tools.

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a special Women's History Month discussion on the novel, The Council of Dolls, by Mona Susan Power. There are copies available at the Circulation Desk upon request. 

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.