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Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora
2026-02-11 18:00:00 2026-02-11 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-11 18:00:00 2026-02-11 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Paramount Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora.

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: | Children |

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

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Paramount Library
Phone: 562.630.3171
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Mon, Feb 02 Closed
Tue, Feb 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 Closed
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Help us celebrate the long anticipated reopening of Paramount Library! Join us for a celebration featuring Supervisor Janice Hahn and Library Director Skye Patrick, refreshments, giveaways, and activities for the family! 

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Valentine's Day Kandi
Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity and color! Learn about the holiday’s traditions and discover the history of kandi culture. Then make your own beaded bracelets or keychains to share with friends and show a little love this Valentine’s Day.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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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.
Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora.
Toddler Art
Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Our Place in the Sun - African American and Black History Month
Fri, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Join us by learning the places and spaces that existed for African American families to rest, relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards, honor these spaces by creating your own Black Beaches Bag. For adults.
Positive Parenting Workshop: Getting Teenagers Connected - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Help your teenager develop good, supportive friendships. You’ll learn ways to build their confidence and encourage their social skills. For parents and caregivers of teenagers ages 13 - 18.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Feb 27, 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.
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