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African American and Black History Month: Poetry Self Portraits

In-Person Program
2025-02-11 17:30:00 2025-02-11 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Poetry Self Portraits Highlight the intersections between words, empowerment, and identity by creating poetic affirmation portraits or crafting a poem into a self-portrait. For teens. Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 11
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-11 17:30:00 2025-02-11 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Poetry Self Portraits Highlight the intersections between words, empowerment, and identity by creating poetic affirmation portraits or crafting a poem into a self-portrait. For teens. Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Lawndale Library

Meeting Room

Highlight the intersections between words, empowerment, and identity by creating poetic affirmation portraits or crafting a poem into a self-portrait. For teens.

Black and African Americans have used poetry to express themselves and affirm their identities throughout American history. Celebrate African American and Black History month with this creative and empowering project.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | Art Activity | African American & Black History Month |

Lawndale Library
Phone: 310.676.0177
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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About the branch

The first library in Lawndale - one of the earliest branches of the County of Los Angeles Public Library - opened December 26, 1913 at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Market St. (now Hawthorne Blvd. and 147th St.).

The current Lawndale Library opened to great fanfare March 18, 2009 after 52 years of serving the community in a 3500 sq. ft. building next door.

The new building features a glass artwork, Subdivisions, by Anne Marie Karlsen.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Summer Discovery Program: Tube Monsters - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about recycling at home and the important role it plays in taking care of our beloved planet. Then, create a small art project using upcycled materials to take home. For ages 6 - 12.
This event is full
Summer Discovery Program: Pom-Pom Launcher - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Test your engineering skills and learn about air movement and displacement, then create your own hand-held air cannon and complete to see how far you can launch a pom-pom across the room! For ages 13 - 17.
Yarnival - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+.
Lawndale Library Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.
Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
What do tennis balls, computers and salad dressing have in common? Join us to learn how all these polymers compare, how you use polymers every day, and even use some science to create your own! For teens ages 12 - 18.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Drop in any time and join us for an afternoon of open-ended crafting. We will provide crafting materials, just bring your imagination. For ages 5 - 12.
Plant Club: Lemongrass - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us this month for Plant Club where we will explore the uses and benefits of Lemongrass, how to plant and care for it, and enjoy refreshing iced tea made with lemongrass grown here at Lawndale Library. For ages 18+.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us for a special program. 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. For adults.
Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
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Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Register
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
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