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Japanese American Bird Pins

One Book, One Coast Program

2026-05-02 14:00:00 2026-05-02 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Japanese American Bird Pins Join us to make a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, May 02
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 14:00:00 2026-05-02 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Japanese American Bird Pins Join us to make a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

El Camino Real Library

Meeting Room

Join us to make a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II.

Wooden bird pins were carved by hand, painted, and worn as brooches or pins that were small and powerful expressions of beauty and individuality. 

For adults

This program is part of One Book, One Coast which brings together library systems across California, Washington State, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.

Únete a nosotros para crear un broche con forma de pájaro inspirado en una manualidad muy popular entre los japoneses-estadounidenses encarcelados durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Estos broches de madera se tallaban a mano, se pintaban y se llevaban como broches o alfileres,
constituyendo pequeñas pero poderosas expresiones de belleza e individualidad. Para adultos

Acerca de "One Book, One Coast"
One Book, One Coast reúne a los sistemas bibliotecarios de California, el estado de Washington y Oregón en torno a un programa comunitario de lectura compartida que celebra la alfabetización, el aprendizaje, la comunidad y el diálogo civil.

Más información sobre esta iniciativa en LACountyLibrary.org/one-book-one-coast/

El Camino Real Library

Phone: 323.269.8102

Hours
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Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed

About the branch

The library, originally founded in 1929 as the Stephenson Library, moved into its present location in 1972 and was rededicated as El Camino Real Library in 1975. The library was rededicated again in November 2014 after a renovation and expansion that added a meeting room, teen area, and outdoor reading patio. The library is located on the historic El Camino Real.

Upcoming events

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Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Create a unique mason jar for decoration with sparkling sequins and glitter. All supplies will be provided. For adults.

Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about The Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian.

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you love soccer? Come celebrate the world’s most popular sport at the library! Join us for a fun-filled event with soccer-themed games, creative crafts, and lots of teamwork. For ages 5 - 12 and their families.

Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.