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Blackout poetry, or redacted poetry, has been used by poets since the 18th century and is created when a poet covers someone else’s text to reveal select words that create a new poem. For teens 13 - 17.
Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning to create your own blackout poetry using the materials provided.
For Teens ages 13 – 17.
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | National Poetry Month |
Graham Library was established in April 1915. The library was first located in a school and then moved into a store building two years later. In 1928, the library was moved to a building located on Glendale and New Hampshire (now Holmes and 85th Street).
In 1938, the Graham Library moved to new quarters at the corner of Boston (now 87th Street) and Fir and continued there until 1969, when the present library was built on Firestone Boulevard. The Library was refurbished beginning May 2000 and reopened November 2001.
Graham Library was rededicated on November 8, 2001 after a $623,000 renovation. Colorful murals by Bolivian artist, Mario Cespedes, lend a festive air to the building. The library is the community center for the local neighborhood.
