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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 07 Closed
Tue, Jul 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 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

Lawndale Library Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Intergalactic Splatter Art - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The galaxy is vast and mysterious. It consists of stars and other things such as dark matter. Learn about space exploration and some of its contributors. Afterwards, use paints to create an intergalactic splatter art piece. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 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: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Craft Roll Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about recycling and the important role it plays in taking care of our planet. Then, create a small art project using upcycled materials to take home. For ages 5 - 12.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 18, 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 Reading Program: Origami Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Transform simple sheets of paper into beautiful art! Origami, a widely practiced paper craft that originated in Japan, gets its name from the Japanese words oru (to fold) and kami (paper). For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 25, 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.
TAB Meeting - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For teens.
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.
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.
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