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Teen Advisory Board 
2025-10-16 17:00:00 2025-10-16 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Advisory Board  Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Join the Teen Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, enjoy snacks, and make the teen area a place you want to be! For teens ages 13 - 17.  Florence Library -

Thursday, October 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 17:00:00 2025-10-16 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Advisory Board  Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Join the Teen Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, enjoy snacks, and make the teen area a place you want to be! For teens ages 13 - 17.  Florence Library -

Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Join the Teen Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, enjoy snacks, and make the teen area a place you want to be! For teens ages 13 - 17. 

 New participants are always welcome— bring a friend! 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | Teen Read Month |

Florence Library
Phone: 323.581.8028
Hours
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Mon, Sep 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
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About the branch

Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary School.

In 1920, the collection of 1,000 books and 11 magazine subscriptions was moved into a building with a converted stable at 7607 Crocket Boulevard. In 1924, the library was housed at 7215 Beach Boulevard and was again moved in 1931/32 to a storefront building at the corner of Makee Street and Florence Avenue. This storefront facility was refurbished in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of the Florence Library.

In 1970, the library was moved to the current location. The Library was refurbished beginning December 2001 and reopened May 2002.

The Library debuted its new refurbished location at the Florence-Firestone Community Service Center on May 3, 2023.

Upcoming events

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Craft and Chill Club 
Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Let’s craft & chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill teens. All supplies are provided by the chill librarian.  For teens ages 13 - 17.
Conversation Club
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. The session includes a topic of the day. For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Travel Puerto Rico: Water Bottle Güiros - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We conclude our travels in Puerto Rico! Learn about this U.S. Territory, then make a water bottle version of a güiro. This instrument, traditionally made from a gourd, is common in parts of Latin America. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Raising Confident, Competent Children - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us to learn about raising confident, competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0 - 5 and their dads or male caregivers.
Teens Unite: Symposium on Freedom to Read - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a special in-person activity and participate in conversations with other teens about censorship, book bans and intellectual freedom. Share your voice and connect with other teens as we explore the power of stories and the freedom to read.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and learning geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. For adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Teen Advisory Board 
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Join the Teen Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, enjoy snacks, and make the teen area a place you want to be! For teens ages 13 - 17. 
Conversation Club
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. The session includes a topic of the day. For Adults.
MākMō: What's Shaking California? - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the different earthquake fault types, how they work, and how they impact our lives as Californians. Then build your own structure to see if it can withstand a quake! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0 - 5 and their dads or male caregivers.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and learning geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Please join us afterwards for a craft and some treats! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Pumpkin/Calavera Candle Holders - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover more about some popular fall holidays, then decorate a small candle holder as either a pumpkin or a calavera! Tealights will be provided for your holders while supplies last. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Day of the Dead Flowerpots for Adults
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about the history and culture of Día de Los Muertos and decorate a ceramic flowerpot inspired by the holiday that celebrates and honors the lives of deceased loved ones. For adults.
Day of the Dead Craft for Teens
Thu, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
El Día de los Muertos is a celebration in many Latin American countries where life and death are embraced. For teens ages 13 - 17. 
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