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Creating Good Habits

In-Person Program
2025-02-25 16:00:00 2025-02-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Creating Good Habits Achieving big dreams starts with creating small habits. Join us to learn and discuss how intentional habit building can have a positive impact on your life with tips from experts in the field. For ages 13 – 17. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Carson Library

Meeting Room

Achieving big dreams starts with creating small habits. Join us to learn and discuss how intentional habit building can have a positive impact on your life with tips from experts in the field. For ages 13 – 17.

This program is part of LA County Library’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor. This program is funded in part by the Uchenna Nwosu Foundation. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 Closed
Tue, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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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

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Music Stars - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!
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Baby Band - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months accompanied by their parent or caregiver.
Saturday Cinema: #96 - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Training Room
Help us countdown the 100 greatest American films ever made, as determined by the American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Movies – 10th Anniversary Edition. This month's film is #96 -- "Do the Right Thing" (1989). For adults.
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of brick building! Explore exciting math and science concepts and create different structures and designs with different shapes, colors, and sizes of bricks. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Think It Ink It: Comic Basics! - In Person Program
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an interactive drawing program developed by former Simpson's artist Carlos Nieto III, and learn how to create anime characters in action from scratch - no matter what your drawing level is!
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Music Stars - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!
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Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Weekend Book Club: "Ten Icarnations of Rebellion: A Novel" by Vaishnavi Patel - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Training 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. July's book: "Ten Incarnations of Rebellion: A novel" by Vaishnavi Patel. For adults.
Tough Topics for Teens: Cannabis Edibles - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 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.
Music and Dance with Iwalani - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an educational, culturally rich, and fun-filled event offering families a memorable live music experience. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
English Conversation Online - Virtual Program
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Get a chance to practice speaking English in a safe, relaxed environment with others in your community from the comfort of your home. For adults.
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Baby Band - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teaches social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months accompanied by their parent or caregiver.
Adult 101: Public Speaking - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Training Room
Having trouble with public speaking? You’re not alone! Join us to learn some of the basics for compelling presentations and get experience with a welcoming audience. We’ll discuss best practices and help you refine your approach. For ages 13 – 17.
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Job Readiness Series: Resume Building - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Create a resume that will actually get you that interview! Tailor your resume to fit the specific job you are applying for and learn about common mistakes you need to avoid. Space is limited. Register now to save your spot! For adults.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Tabletop Soccer - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a Teen Advisory Board meeting to help guide the Library with teen programming ideas and meet other teens! Then, celebrate the end of the Summer of Soccer by designing and building your own DIY tabletop soccer field! For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Socrates Cafe: Brewing Conversations - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others in your community for an informal, philosophical discussion and explore different perspectives to life's fundamental questions. Topics range from ethical to social, and contemporary issues. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
Advanced Smart Gardening Workshop - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Learn advanced gardening tips like drought-tolerant landscaping, integrated pest management, and organic and edible gardening. Unsure about anything? Get answers from the experts! For adults.
Wednesday Crafternoon - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of crafting of your own design! We will have supplies of various types and quantities so let your inner artist out for this unstructured art experience. For ages 5 - 12 accompanied by their parents or caregivers.
English Conversation Online - Virtual Program
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Get a chance to practice speaking English in a safe, relaxed environment with others in your community from the comfort of your home. For adults.
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Job Readiness Series: Job Search Strategies - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discover different ways to apply for job openings and learn the importance of networking, using referrals and following up professionally. Space is limited. Register now to save your spot! For adults.
Level Up for Teens: Organize to Succeed - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens: get ready for the new school year and level up your organizational skills by learning how to use planners, organize assignments, and manage your time! Recommended for teens ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
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