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Maria Merian & The Metamorphosis of Butterflies

In-Person Program

2025-03-18 15:30:00 2025-03-18 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Maria Merian & The Metamorphosis of Butterflies Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how Maria Merian, a naturalist and nature artist, contributed to the study of entomology, or insects in the 18th century. Then, create art inspired by her work. For ages 5 - 14. Wiseburn Library -

Tuesday, March 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how Maria Merian, a naturalist and nature artist, contributed to the study of entomology, or insects in the 18th century. Then, create art inspired by her work. For ages 5 - 14.

Some of her work focused on the metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly. Create a butterfly starter garden to bring butterflies to your home this year, and make beautiful watercolor butterfly art.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.



Wiseburn Library

Phone: 310.643.8880

Hours
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Mon, Oct 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 Closed
Sun, Nov 01 Closed

About the branch

Initially, the Wiseburn Coordinating Council, formed in 1952, was instrumental in securing the services of the Los Angeles County Mobile Library for 2 years.

They later petitioned Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn and County Librarian John Henderson for the establishment of a permanent Wiseburn Library in the Del Aire area. A small County Library facility (20' x 60') staffed with one librarian was opened on January 4, 1956 in a store front building, next door to a bar, at 11936 Aviation Blvd.

Despite its popularity, it was closed after several years and not replaced due to lack of suitable housing. Continued community efforts and the support of Supervisor Hahn, eventually resulted in an unprecedented tri-governmental agreement and the dedication of the present structure on February 12, 1966.

The Wiseburn School District currently owns the building, and leases it to the County of Los Angeles Public Library for use as a public library.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn the basics of crochet or bring your own fiber arts projects to work on in the group. Registration required. For ages 18+.
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Fri, Oct 30, 10:15am - 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 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.