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Author Event with Kwame Alexander
2023-01-14 14:00:00 2023-01-14 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Event with Kwame Alexander Author Kwame Alexander offers educators, parents and children a tool to learn through storytelling about a pivotal and challenging part of American history, with his new release An American Story. Manhattan Beach Library -

Saturday, January 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-14 14:00:00 2023-01-14 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Event with Kwame Alexander Author Kwame Alexander offers educators, parents and children a tool to learn through storytelling about a pivotal and challenging part of American history, with his new release An American Story. Manhattan Beach Library -

Author Kwame Alexander offers educators, parents and children a tool to learn through storytelling about a pivotal and challenging part of American history, with his new release An American Story.

Through lyrical writing and stunning illustrations, this powerful picture book tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher who is struggling to help her students understand its place in history. An American Story and The Door of No Return are recommended for ages 8+

Books will be on sale during the event in partnership with Pages: A Bookstore. 

About the Author
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author of 37
books, including the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book The
Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, the Newbery medal-winning novel, The Crossover (a
forthcoming TV series on Disney+), and Becoming Muhammad Ali, co-authored with James
Patterson. He is also a regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition. 


About the Artist
Dare Coulter (she/her) is an award-winning artist, muralist, and sculptor whose primary artistic
objective is to create positive imagery of black people and families. She lives in North Carolina
but intends to have a global presence by installing sculptures depicting black joy around the
world.

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | Adults |

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

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Manhattan Beach Library was started as a subscription library in 1910 by the Neptunian Women's Club of Manhattan Beach.

The library became part of LA County Library in January 1915, making it one of the oldest continuing libraries in the county system. The library moved into a separate building in 1957 and to its current location in 1975. In 2013, construction began on a new more modern building that would meet the needs of the 35,000 residents in the 3.87 square mile community.

On May 1, 2015 the new 21,500 square foot building designed by architectural firm Johnson Favaro opened. It features a two-story modern design with panoramic ocean views, an interactive children's exhibit, fireplace, automated materials handling system, and self-check machines

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Evening Book Club: "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride - In-Person Program
Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.
Embroidery for Beginners - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join Stacy Wong for an introduction to embroidery class! All materials provided. For adults.
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Circle Time - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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Rudy's Radical Science Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get ready to explore the wonders of chemistry! Enjoy a special presentation packed with live science experiments, physical and chemical reactions, and lots of surprises and fun! For ages 6-12 with a parent or caregiver.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! For ages 12 - 17.
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
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Saturday Yoga Series with Petra - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes every Saturday morning in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.
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Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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Paying for College with Scholarships (Session 1 of 3) - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In this three-part program, Rebecca Lippman draws upon her experience as a UCLA instructor and scholarship advisor to guide college applicants through a routine of practices used to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Family Storytime: Trash Talk - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Kick off the weekend with an interactive storytime focused on garbage trucks and our friends that drive them! Stick around afterwards and a character or two from the stories might jump off the page to say hello! For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers. 
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Saturday Yoga Series with Petra - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes every Saturday morning in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.
Macrame Yogurt Jar Succulent - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a fun upcycle project and learn a simple macrame technique! We'll plant succulents in yogurt jars and create a macrame holder to hang in your favorite space. For adults.
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Circle Time - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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From A to Zebra - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Why are zebras striped like that? What do they eat? Join us as we find out the answer to these and other questions while making a zebra painting of your own. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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Paying for College with Scholarships (Session 2 of 3) - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In this three-part program, Rebecca Lippman draws upon her experience as a UCLA instructor and scholarship advisor to guide college applicants through a routine of practices used to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
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Saturday Yoga Series with Petra - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes every Saturday morning in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.
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Baby Band Pajama Jam - In-Person Program
Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come join us for an evening jam session and play with us in your favorite PJs! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
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Gardening for Kids with The Plant Plug - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and how environment impacts what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home; all materials provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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Paying for College with Scholarships (Session 3 of 3) - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In this three-part program, Rebecca Lippman draws upon her experience as a UCLA instructor and scholarship advisor to guide college applicants through a routine of practices used to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. For ages 12 - 17.
Evening Book Club: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy  - In-Person Program
Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.
Red Light Green Light Traffic Light Bookmarks - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
It's African American & Black History Month! To mark the occasion we're learning about the inventions of Garrett Morgan, prolific Black American Inventor, and making our own traffic light bookmarks. For ages 6 - 12 with caregivers.
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