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Celebrate African American and Black History Month with a fun painting session in the style of artist Alma Woodsey Thomas. For ages 12 - 17. Note: This event will be held at Hawaiian Gardens Teen Center, 22325 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens
During this fun painting session, we'll celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about the artistic contributions of African American artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, who believed in the restorative and healing powers of color and beauty. We'll make our own Alma Thomas inspired art on canvas. Stick around and voice your opinions for the Teen Advisory Board to earn community service hours and enjoy collaboration with fellow teen leaders. For ages 12 - 17.
Note: This event will be held at Hawaiian Gardens Teen Center,
22325 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Durante esta divertida sesión de pintura, celebraremos el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana aprendiendo sobre las contribuciones artísticas de la artista afroamericana Alma WoodseyThomas, que creía en los poderes restauradores y curativos del color y la belleza. Haremos nuestro propio arte inspirado por Alma Woodsey Thomas sobre lienzo. Quédate y da tus opiniones para el Consejo Asesor de Adolescentes para ganar horas de servicio comunitario y disfrutar de la colaboración con otros líderes adolescentes.
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |
Hawaiian Gardens Library was founded in 1974 with a bookmobile serving the community. The next site for the library was at 12134 Tilbury Street (the former city hall); it served the community from 1979 until December 1987.
On January 19, 1988, the library was relocated to a 2,000 square foot building in the Hawaiian Gardens Town Center. The official dedication was held on March 9, 1988.
In 1989, the facility was expanded to 4,000 square feet. An open house, with City and County dignitaries attending, was held on October 18, 1989.
The Hawaiian Gardens Library moved to a new 5,585 square foot building that is shared with the City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Safety Center at 11940 Carson Street in December 2008.
