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Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

African American and Black History Month
2026-02-11 18:00:00 2026-02-11 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults. Rivera 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 Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

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

Rivera Library
Phone: 562.949.5485
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About the branch

Rivera library was founded in 1913 and has been at its present location since 1970. The library is located in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, with heavy usage by children. Rivera is the smaller of the two libraries in the city of Pico Rivera.

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