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Library Friends
2025-05-07 13:00:00 2025-05-07 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Library Friends Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the art of origami, then create your own origami to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.    South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 13:00:00 2025-05-07 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Library Friends Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the art of origami, then create your own origami to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.    South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

South Whittier Library

Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the art of origami, then create your own origami to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.   

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

South Whittier Library
Phone: 562.946.4415
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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About the branch

South Whittier Library was founded in 1915. The library's first location was in a one-room schoolhouse. South Whittier's first separate built-as-a-library building was dedicated on April 16, 1956.

After 16 years at that location on Laurel Avenue, the library moved to 14433 Leffingwell Road. The library closed for renovations in January 1988 and a newly remodeled library opened on October 1988. After 44 years the library helped its last customer on October 22, 2016.

As part of Los Angeles County's Fourth District Operation Libraries, construction on a new library began in July 2015. On November 21, 2016 the new 14,411 square foot building at 11543 Colima Road opened for service.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Library Friends
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the art of origami, then create your own origami to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.   
Teen Advisory Meeting (TAB)
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Ages 14-17
Luce Puppet Company Presents Circus Fantastico! - In-Person Program
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) as we celebrate children, families, and books around the world. For ages 2 - 12 and caregivers.
Positive Parenting Seminar: Raising Competent Teenagers
Sat, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about how to help teenagers develop the skills they need to become competent young adults. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of teenagers ages 13 -18.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Sharing Folktales with Shadow Puppets - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Japanese puppet workshop. Sunny Seki will share Japanese folktales with the art of shadow puppetry. For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Mandala Art
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month and learn about Mandala Art. Then create your own mandala with diamond art beads. 
Planetarium Screening: Mayan Archaeoastronomy - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the Mayans and how their observations of the stars and planets influenced their culture and architecture. This short film takes you on a tour of six Mayan temples viewed on our full dome digital planetarium. For ages 13 – 17.
Basic Clothes Medning Techniques
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how mending and repurposing clothes can contribute to a more sustainable wardrobe. This event will be web streamed in the South Whittier Library meeting room. For adults.
Sewing for Kids: Bookmarks - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the chance to learn a new skill. You will learn sewing machine basics, cutting safety, and how to sew a straight line. Please only register the child that will participate as space is limited. For ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full
Teen Volunteer Orientation 
Wed, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
We need extra help running our Summer Discovery Program from June to August.  Our teen volunteers help us with registering participants, handing out prizes, helping with library programs, and participating in events. Ages 13 - 17
Kawaii Perler Beads
Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Dive into the world of Kawaii! Get ready for an explosion of cute and learn how to create your own Kawaii Perler beads.  All supplies will be provided.. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Coding Basics for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Did you know Python isn’t just a reptile, and Ruby isn’t just a precious stone? Join us for an introduction to computer programming and a short coding workshop using a laptop provided. Space is limited. For teens ages 12 - 18.
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