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African American and Black History Month: the Artwork of Laolu Senbanjo

In-Person Program

2025-02-20 16:00:00 2025-02-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: the Artwork of Laolu Senbanjo Join us in honoring African American and Black History Month by learning about the artist Laolu Senbanjo, a Nigerian born, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist. Then, create a piece of art inspired by his designs. For teens 13 - 18. Carson Library -

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 and Black History Month: the Artwork of Laolu Senbanjo Join us in honoring African American and Black History Month by learning about the artist Laolu Senbanjo, a Nigerian born, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist. Then, create a piece of art inspired by his designs. For teens 13 - 18. Carson Library -

Join us in honoring African American and Black History Month by learning about the artist Laolu Senbanjo, a Nigerian born, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist. Then, create a piece of art inspired by his designs. For teens 13 - 18.

Join us in honoring African American and Black History Month by learning about the artist Laolu Senbanjo, a Nigerian born, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist, whose style is based on the idea that all objects can be an art canvas! Then, create a piece of art inspired by his designs.

All materials will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

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Carson Library

Phone: 310.830.0901

Hours
We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
Tue, Jan 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed

About the branch

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and serves 19.24 square miles.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun afternoon as we learn about different kinds of fish and sea life. Then, create your own Paper Plate Aquarium to take home. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you aware of all the financial aid that you may be eligible for? Come to our financial aid workshop where you will learn about the FAFSA form and steps to complete the form. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:25pm
"Bridge of Spies", an American historical drama, tells a true spy story during cold war in 1957. For adults.

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. January's Book: "The Great Divide: A Novel" by Cristina Henríquez. For adults.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the risks of counterfeit cannabis products and how to recognize them to protect yourself and others. Also, learn how cannabis affects your brain and body so you can develop refusal skills to help stay cannabis free. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year at the library! Hear dragon stories, create a dragon craft, and learn about Lunar New Year traditions. Don't forget to wear red to bring good luck in the New Year! For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a Teen Advisory Board Meeting, then learn about the history and significance of friendship, and make a friendship bracelet! For teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History Month! Learn about the life and art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and create your own work inspired by her unique painting style. For ages 13 – 17.

Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a chain of bookstores that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance. For adults.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in honoring African American and Black History Month by learning about the artist Laolu Senbanjo, a Nigerian born, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist. Then, create a piece of art inspired by his designs. For teens 13 - 18.