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All LA County Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our Digital Library is open 24/7.
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with us as we learn about Elijah Pierce and his artform. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
As a child, Mr. Pierce would wander into the woods to carve animals, figures and names into tree trunks. During his lifetime, Mr. Pierce created thousands of low-relief wood carvings and small sculptures of animals. Much of his work addressed historical themes, religious stories, or scenes from his own life story. Participants will create their own low-relief art piece.
Registration is appreciated but not 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 | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |
Montebello Library was established in January 1914 and was first located in the local newspaper office. In 1916 the library moved to the local post office. In 1924 the library moved to its first separate building.
Montebello was the first city in the county to build a library with funds raised by a bond issue ($30,000). The building was erected in July 1930 at 115 So. Taylor Avenue. It served the community for 36 years before the library's current building was dedicated on October 20th, 1966.
