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Mae C. Jemison Ready for Take off

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2025-02-25 15:30:00 2025-02-25 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Mae C. Jemison Ready for Take off Learn about Mae C. Jemison, the first African- American woman to go to space in this special African American and Black History Month program. Then design your own rocket ship picture frame and get ready to travel to space, like Mae C. Jemison! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Tuesday, February 25
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 15:30:00 2025-02-25 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Mae C. Jemison Ready for Take off Learn about Mae C. Jemison, the first African- American woman to go to space in this special African American and Black History Month program. Then design your own rocket ship picture frame and get ready to travel to space, like Mae C. Jemison! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Learn about Mae C. Jemison, the first African- American woman to go to space in this special African American and Black History Month program. Then design your own rocket ship picture frame and get ready to travel to space, like Mae C. Jemison!

This event is for ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

All materials will be provided.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preschoolers | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 310.327.4830
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 Closed
Tue, Jul 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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The original library opened in a leased storefront building at 18419 S. Avalon Blvd on June 4, 1959. The present library was dedicated on June 2, 1973.

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