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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. 

Manhattan Beach Library

Phone: 310.545.8595

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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

Upcoming events

Mon, May 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.

Tue, May 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 13, 11:15am - 11:35am
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.
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join local artist Stacy Wong to learn about the wonders of ink, water and surface tension in this workshop. Participants will use inks, water and suminagashi techniques to create a set of 4, one-of-a-kind, note cards and envelopes. For adults.
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Take a journey back in time and learn about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, then meet their present day counterparts and discover how they've changed! For ages 5 - 12.
This event is full

Thu, May 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.
This event is full

Thu, May 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 - 18.

Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 20, 11:15am - 11:35am
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.
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 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.
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us at the library as we dig for dinos! Each child will get to "excavate" their own dinosaur the way paleontologists do, learn how fossils are formed and a bit about what it takes to be a real life paleontologist. For ages 5-12.
This event is full

Thu, May 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.
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Final exams coming up? How are you feeling? Come by the library to give your brain a break and learn about mindfulness. Afterwards, we'll decorate a sleep mask to inspire a sense of calm. For ages 12 - 18.

Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for exams? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for exams? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for exams? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Need a place to study for exams? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Get ready for Summer Discovery by joining us for our kickoff event! Sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and get the summer started right with lawn games, crafts and activities to inspire you for the summer. For all ages.

Mon, Jun 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.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for exams? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.