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Gaman Art Watercolor Postcard

One Book, One Coast Program
2026-05-23 15:00:00 2026-05-23 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Gaman Art Watercolor Postcard Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata who was an inmate at a Japanese incarceration camp and taught classes in drawing and painting portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, May 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-23 15:00:00 2026-05-23 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Gaman Art Watercolor Postcard Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata who was an inmate at a Japanese incarceration camp and taught classes in drawing and painting portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Temple City Library

Meeting Room

Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata who was an inmate at a Japanese incarceration camp and taught classes in drawing and painting portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration.

They taught classes in drawing and painting that varied from scenes of daily life in camps to portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration. Gaman art reflects their spirit of resourcefulness and creativity.  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.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

TAGS: | One Book One Coast | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

Temple City Library
Phone: 626.285.2136
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Mon, Apr 20 Closed
Tue, Apr 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 Closed
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About the branch

Temple City Library was founded when Willa Samson initiated a small lending library in her home. In 1924, Mrs. Samson's rental cottage (9961 Woodruff Avenue) became the first official library site with Mrs. Samson as Temple City's first librarian.

After moving into larger buildings when it outgrew its surroundings, the current library location was opened in 1963.

Temple City Library reopened to the community in May 2022 with renovations which included a new Children’s Area, Community Meeting room, additional seating, laptop vending machine, Civic Art installation, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Upcoming events

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Adult Conversation Club  成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics.  加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Author Visit with Nadine Sachiko Hsu - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we listen to author and former race car driver, Nadine Sachiko Hsu read her third children's book, Sachiko Loses Her Sparkle. Following the story, we will make a craft. For Ages 5 - 12
Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
Adult Conversation Club  成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics.  加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 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.
Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, May 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
Teen Advisory Board: Amphibian Life Cycle - In-Person Program
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate amphibian week!  Join us to learn about some basics of an amphibian life cycle and habitats. Followed with make your own bead frog or axolotl to take home. For ages 13 - 17.
Adult Conversation Club  成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics.  加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 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.
Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, May 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 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.
Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
Teen: Art of Kumihimo - In-Person Program
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Kumihimo, an ancient art technique using tools for Japanese braid-making. Join us to learn about two different tools used and then create your own braid to take home. For ages 13 - 17
Adult Conversation Club  成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics.  加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 23, 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.
Gaman Art Watercolor Postcard - One Book, One Coast Program
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata who was an inmate at a Japanese incarceration camp and taught classes in drawing and painting portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration.
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