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Gaman Art Bird Pins

One Book, One Coast Program
2026-05-29 16:30:00 2026-05-29 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Gaman Art Bird Pins Join us to make a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. For adults Hawaiian Gardens Library -

Friday, May 29
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

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

Hawaiian Gardens Library
Phone: 562.496.1212
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Hawaiian Gardens Library was founded in 1974 with a bookmobile serving the community. The next site for the library was at 12134 Tilbury Street (the former city hall); it served the community from 1979 until December 1987.

On January 19, 1988, the library was relocated to a 2,000 square foot building in the Hawaiian Gardens Town Center. The official dedication was held on March 9, 1988.

In 1989, the facility was expanded to 4,000 square feet. An open house, with City and County dignitaries attending, was held on October 18, 1989.

The Hawaiian Gardens Library moved to a new 5,585 square foot building that is shared with the City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Safety Center at 11940 Carson Street in December 2008.

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