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Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by discovering the art of Gyotaku fish printing. Learn about the history of this craft, then make your own art to take home! For ages 18+. Registration required.
Materials generously provided by Wiseburn and Hawthorne Friends of the Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Art Activity |
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.
