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African American and Black History Month: Tactile Artist Kara Walker

In-Person Program
2026-02-05 16:30:00 2026-02-05 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Tactile Artist Kara Walker Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18. City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 05
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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City Terrace Library

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Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | JJCPA | Art Activity | African American & Black History Month |

City Terrace Library
Phone: 323.261.0295
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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About the branch

City Terrace Library has been at its present location since 1979. In 2009, the library was refurbished with the support of Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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Tue, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Creative Lab for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Unlock your creativity at our Creative Lab for Teens, where art meets hands-on fun! Dive into the world of hand crafts and fiber crafts and discover your creative potential through crafting! For ages 13 – 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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. The library will be closed November 11,  for Veteran's day.
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Wed, Nov 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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. The library will be closed November 11,  for Veteran's day.
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Thu, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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