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

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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. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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

Charter Oak Library
Phone: 626.339.2151
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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.

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