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African American & Black History Month: Artsy Kids

In-Person Program
2026-02-21 15:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American & Black History Month: Artsy Kids Join us to create a vibrant 3D paper art inspired by the work of artist Charles McGee. This activity combines drawing, layering, and paper manipulation to create dynamic designs that pop off the page. For ages 6 – 12 with their parent or caregiver. Woodcrest Library -

Saturday, February 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 15:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American & Black History Month: Artsy Kids Join us to create a vibrant 3D paper art inspired by the work of artist Charles McGee. This activity combines drawing, layering, and paper manipulation to create dynamic designs that pop off the page. For ages 6 – 12 with their parent or caregiver. Woodcrest Library -

Join us to create a vibrant 3D paper art inspired by the work of artist Charles McGee. This activity combines drawing, layering, and paper manipulation to create dynamic designs that pop off the page. For ages 6 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
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The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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