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Book jacket for the book There was a Party for Langston

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African American and Black History Month: Creating Self-portraits with Poetry

In-Person Program

2025-02-19 16:00:00 2025-02-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Creating Self-portraits with Poetry Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about famous poet Langston Hughes. We will read and discuss poems written by him and other famous African American poets. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver. Charter Oak Library -

Wednesday, February 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-19 16:00:00 2025-02-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Creating Self-portraits with Poetry Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about famous poet Langston Hughes. We will read and discuss poems written by him and other famous African American poets. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver. Charter Oak Library -

Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about famous poet Langston Hughes. We will read and discuss poems written by him and other famous African American poets. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Afterwards, create your own self-portrait with words that describe you!

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

Charter Oak Library

Phone: 626.339.2151

Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed

About the branch

The first building was a private residence of the librarian, Mrs. W. A. Jones. In 1930, the library moved and changed its name to the Ben Lomond Library. In July 1962, the Charter Oak Library moved to 20562 Arrow Highway.

After a tragic fire which destroyed much of the library and its collection, it was relocated in 1991 to its present location in the unincorporated area near the cities of Covina and Glendora.

Upcoming events

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about famous poet Langston Hughes. We will read and discuss poems written by him and other famous African American poets. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.

Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Are you aware of all the financial aid that you may be eligible for? Come to our financial aid workshop where you will learn about the FAFSA form and steps to complete the form. For teens ages 13 – 17.