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African American & Black History Month: African Masks

In-Person Program
2026-02-03 17:00:00 2026-02-03 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American & Black History Month: African Masks In celebration of African American/Black History Month, you will create your own African inspired mask. Learn about the distinctive kinds of African masks and how they are used in various ceremonies as well as their significance. For adults. Woodcrest Library -

Tuesday, February 03
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 17:00:00 2026-02-03 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American & Black History Month: African Masks In celebration of African American/Black History Month, you will create your own African inspired mask. Learn about the distinctive kinds of African masks and how they are used in various ceremonies as well as their significance. For adults. Woodcrest Library -

In celebration of African American/Black History Month, you will create your own African inspired mask. Learn about the distinctive kinds of African masks and how they are used in various ceremonies as well as their significance. For adults.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Art Activity | 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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