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There was a Party for Langston

African American and Black History Month: Empower Through Poetry

In-Person Program

2025-02-07 16:00:00 2025-02-07 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Empower Through Poetry In honor of African American and Black History Month, learn how Black and African American writers have used poetry to express themselves. We will review some poems and learn how words can be used to construct images. For teens ages 13 – 17. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Friday, February 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 16:00:00 2025-02-07 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Empower Through Poetry In honor of African American and Black History Month, learn how Black and African American writers have used poetry to express themselves. We will review some poems and learn how words can be used to construct images. For teens ages 13 – 17. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Temple City Library

Meeting Room

In honor of African American and Black History Month, learn how Black and African American writers have used poetry to express themselves. We will review some poems and learn how words can be used to construct images. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Black and African American writers have used poetry to express themselves and affirm their identities throughout American history, dating back to Phillis Wheatley. We will review some poems and learn how words can be used to construct images of who we are.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Temple City Library

Phone: 626.285.2136

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

About the branch

Temple City Library was founded when Willa Samson initiated a small lending library in her home. In 1924, Mrs. Samson's rental cottage (9961 Woodruff Avenue) became the first official library site with Mrs. Samson as Temple City's first librarian.

After moving into larger buildings when it outgrew its surroundings, the current library location was opened in 1963.

Temple City Library reopened to the community in May 2022 with renovations which included a new Children’s Area, Community Meeting room, additional seating, laptop vending machine, Civic Art installation, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Upcoming events

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Sat, Feb 22, 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.

Wed, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Sat, Mar 01, 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.

Wed, Mar 05, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month as we learn about artist Georgia O'Keeffe, who was best known for paintings of flowers. Join us to make a flower bowl similar to her style and learn about her contributions to modern art. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities and circle time. Recommended for children ages 1-4 with their parent or caregiver.