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Celebrating African American & Black History Month: Talking Drums Storytelling Show!

In-Person Program

2025-02-13 16:00:00 2025-02-13 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Celebrating African American & Black History Month: Talking Drums Storytelling Show! Join us for a special, afro-centric storytelling performance by Ina Buckner-Barnette: The Sunshine Storyteller. All ages welcome! Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Thursday, February 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 16:00:00 2025-02-13 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Celebrating African American & Black History Month: Talking Drums Storytelling Show! Join us for a special, afro-centric storytelling performance by Ina Buckner-Barnette: The Sunshine Storyteller. All ages welcome! Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

A C Bilbrew Library

Activity Room

Join us for a special, afro-centric storytelling performance by Ina Buckner-Barnette: The Sunshine Storyteller. All ages welcome! Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 

This interactive, exciting show will feature beautiful afro-centric folktales, poetry and songs for the whole family to enjoy.

Seating is limited, and advanced registration is recommended. Register in person, by phone, or online today!

 

A C Bilbrew Library

Phone: 310.538.3350

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

About the branch

Located in a shopping center from 1964 to 1974, the North Enterprise Branch became the A C Bilbrew Library with the opening of the present building on November 2, 1974. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn was instrumental in the library obtaining funding through a Model Neighborhood Development Program to build a 21,000 square foot library with a capacity to house 100,000 books. The library was designed by Vincent Proby, an African-American architect and is named for Madame A C Bilbrew, a community leader and former deputy for Supervisor Hahn who was also a musician and poet.

In 1933, Mrs. Bilbrew was the first black soloist to appear on radio, and in 1928, she produced the first Negro chorus that was featured in Hollywood's first Negro talkie, titled "Hearts in Dixie." She was the first black person to have a radio show. Mrs. Bilbrew was also a producer of pageants and dramas, an outstanding dramatic reader, and choral director.

A C Bilbrew Library houses the Black Resource Center which supports research and study on social, historical, musical, and cultural aspects unique to the "Black Experience" such as Juneteenth and Kwanzaa. From 1980-2008, A C Bilbrew Library has hosted the County Library's African American History Month Celebration. The "Living Black History Tribute" first honoree was Eubie Blake. This became the "African-American Living Legend" Series. Past Honorees have included Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Coretta Scott King, and Ray Charles. An interactive Living Legends digital display is featured in the main lobby. The library is located in an unincorporated area west of the City of Compton.

Upcoming events

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Have a quote or saying that inspires you? Put it on a mug!  Join us and decorate a mug with a positive quote or saying to motivate you when you need it using permanent markers. All materials provided.  For teen ages 13 - 17

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us in the activity room for an afternoon of music, video games, and board games! Learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while having fun! Coloring activities will also be available. For kids ages 5 - 12.

Wed, Aug 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Afterwards, join us for an afternoon session of gaming on the Nintendo Switch. For teen ages 13 - 17

Wed, Aug 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 27, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Activity Room
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of painting. Learn basic painting techniques to create your own landscape portrait. All materials provided. For Adults.