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Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

In-Person Program
2025-02-26 17:00:00 2025-02-26 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults. Woodcrest Library -

Wednesday, February 26
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 17:00:00 2025-02-26 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults. Woodcrest Library -

Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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