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Painting by Alma Thomas featuring multicolored vertical lines.

The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas

In-Person Program
2025-02-11 16:00:00 2025-02-11 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas 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. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-11 16:00:00 2025-02-11 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas 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. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Carson Library

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.

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

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper | African American & Black History Month |

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

DIY Tote Bags - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Did you know that the word tote means to carry? Tote bags have become more popular over the decades since they were invented in the 1940s. Join us in designing your very own tote bag to carry your books throughout the year! For ages 5 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 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.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Paper Plate Aquarium - In-Person Program
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.
Student Financial Aid Workshop - In-Person Program
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.
Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Bridge of Spies - In-Person Program
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.
Evening Book Club: "The Great Divide: A Novel" by Cristina Henríquez - In-Person Program
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.
Tough Topics for Teens: Cannabis Edibles - In-Person Program
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.
Lunar New Year Celebration - In-Person Program
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.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Friendship Bracelets - In-Person Program
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.
The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas - In-Person Program
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.
Award-Winning Movie Fridays: You've Got Mail - In-Person Program
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.
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