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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, Mar 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 Closed
Sun, Mar 30 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.

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