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Self-Portrait Poetry

In-Person Program
2025-02-26 14:15:00 2025-02-26 15:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Self-Portrait Poetry Create poetry about what makes you unique. To celebrate African American & Black History Month, we'll read a book which highlights Black poets and uses words to construct images in the illustrations. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers. Chet Holifield Library -

Wednesday, February 26
2:15pm - 3:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 14:15:00 2025-02-26 15:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Self-Portrait Poetry Create poetry about what makes you unique. To celebrate African American & Black History Month, we'll read a book which highlights Black poets and uses words to construct images in the illustrations. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers. Chet Holifield Library -

Create poetry about what makes you unique. To celebrate African American & Black History Month, we'll read a book which highlights Black poets and uses words to construct images in the illustrations. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

No registration is necessary.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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 Closed
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Owl Cross-Stitch - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cross-stitch embroidery has been around since the Middle Ages. Make a cute owl and see if  this ancient art could be your new hobby.  For Ages 13 - 17
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Pom-Pom Launcher - In-Person Program
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Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
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