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Decorate Your Own Valentine Box

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2026-02-11 16:30:00 2026-02-11 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Decorate Your Own Valentine Box Join us for this mindful craft and learn the history of the Valentine's Day holiday. Then decorate your very own art box using a variety of different materials and techniques. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 11
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Join us for this mindful craft and learn the history of the Valentine's Day holiday. Then decorate your very own art box using a variety of different materials and techniques. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Perfect for gifting to a family member, friend, or keep for yourself.

For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Please be aware that refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available. Refreshments are generously donated by the Friends of Lomita Library.

Lomita Library

Phone: 310.539.4515

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About the branch

The Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.

By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.

In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.

In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.

On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.

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