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Dice, pencil, and notebook

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Roll for a Poem

In-Person Program
2025-06-17 12:00:00 2025-06-17 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Roll for a Poem Join us to create your own poem using the roll of a dice to guide you along the way.  Once you're done, share your literary masterpiece and celebrate everyone else's creation in this fun and interactive workshop. Chet Holifield Library -

Tuesday, June 17
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 12:00:00 2025-06-17 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Roll for a Poem Join us to create your own poem using the roll of a dice to guide you along the way.  Once you're done, share your literary masterpiece and celebrate everyone else's creation in this fun and interactive workshop. Chet Holifield Library -

Join us to create your own poem using the roll of a dice to guide you along the way.  Once you're done, share your literary masterpiece and celebrate everyone else's creation in this fun and interactive workshop.

All materials will be provided.

Join our free game for all ages! Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 Closed
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Roll for a Poem - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us to create your own poem using the roll of a dice to guide you along the way.  Once you're done, share your literary masterpiece and celebrate everyone else's creation in this fun and interactive workshop.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah. For Adults.
The Arty Loon Show - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Magic is combined with puppetry, juggling, and humor, but beware because Arty Loon might just include you as part of the show!  For ages 5 - 12.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Amate Bark Painting - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
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