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Hard-Edge Painting

In-Person Program
2023-01-11 16:00:00 2023-01-11 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hard-Edge Painting Hard-edge painting emerged in California in the early 1960s and is known for its large geometric shapes, sharp outlines and rich colors. Join us to learn the history of this art movement and create your own work in this iconic style. For ages 13-17. Compton Library -

Wednesday, January 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-11 16:00:00 2023-01-11 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hard-Edge Painting Hard-edge painting emerged in California in the early 1960s and is known for its large geometric shapes, sharp outlines and rich colors. Join us to learn the history of this art movement and create your own work in this iconic style. For ages 13-17. Compton Library -

Hard-edge painting emerged in California in the early 1960s and is known for its large geometric shapes, sharp outlines and rich colors. Join us to learn the history of this art movement and create your own work in this iconic style. For ages 13-17.

This program is part of LA County Library’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor.  

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

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. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Tue, Nov 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed
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About the branch

Compton Library branch of the Los Angeles County Free library opened its doors in July of 1913, the 11th branch of today's LA County Library.

The library was located in a storefront building near Main and Tamarind Streets and was later moved to the Compton Union High School at 212 S Acacia Street.

In 1925 a separate building was erected in the City Hall Park at 123 W Almond Street, where it remained until 1974, when the current facility was dedicated at 240 W Compton Boulevard.

Upcoming events

Resume Basics - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to create a basic functional or chronological resume and format the resume to best sell your skills and experience to potential employers. For ages 18+.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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 ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 
Native American Heritage Month: Woven Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how different cultures around the world use unique weaving styles and patterns to represent their identity and history while crafting your own woven craft. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Corn Husk Dolls : Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by making a corn husk doll. You will learn the significance of the dolls and hear a story or two. Children ages 6 - 12
Basic Computer Skills: Email Basics - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to set up and use a Gmail email account. For ages 18+.
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Stephen Graham Jones', I Was a Teenage Slasher. You may read one or both books. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 23, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.
The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn 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. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12.
Book Party: Sweater Weather - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a special book party where we will read "Sweater Weather" by Matt Phelan, and then have fun creating your art inspired masterpiece. For fun activities for toddlers/preschoolers ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
The Failure Toy Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the ultimate balancing act and learn to accept failure with The Failure Toy. Your impossible task is to balance irregular shapes on an unstable wooden hoop. Learn and grow through failure and teamwork in this novel game. For ages 13 – 17.
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
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Gift Making Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the joy of gift giving! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or beginner, this hands-on workshop will help spark creativity and yield the perfect gift for someone’s special day, or any day at all! For ages 13 – 17.
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