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African American and Black History Month

In-Person Program
2026-02-21 15:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month Learn about 44th President Barack Obama and other famous African Americans who have made an impact on the world. Join us as we read the book, Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, by Barack Obama. For ages 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver. El Monte Library - Study Room

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 and Black History Month Learn about 44th President Barack Obama and other famous African Americans who have made an impact on the world. Join us as we read the book, Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, by Barack Obama. For ages 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver. El Monte Library - Study Room

El Monte Library

Study Room

Learn about 44th President Barack Obama and other famous African Americans who have made an impact on the world. Join us as we read the book, Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, by Barack Obama. For ages 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

This event will take place in the children's area. 

A paper art activity will follow.  

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Storytelling | African American & Black History Month |

El Monte Library
Phone: 626.444.9506
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Mon, Jan 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed
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Friendly El Monte, the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was incorporated in 1912. The city was once home to Gay's Lion Farm during the 1930s and famous for the roaring lion on MGM's logo.

The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1913. It has been at its present location since 1967.

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