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César Chávez Celebration

In-Person Program

2023-03-28 16:00:00 2023-03-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles César Chávez Celebration Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader who championed nonviolent social change and environmental rights. Then create a poster that celebrates a person you admire. Materials will be provided. Woodcrest Library -

Tuesday, March 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-28 16:00:00 2023-03-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles César Chávez Celebration Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader who championed nonviolent social change and environmental rights. Then create a poster that celebrates a person you admire. Materials will be provided. Woodcrest Library -

Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader who championed nonviolent social change and environmental rights. Then create a poster that celebrates a person you admire. Materials will be provided.

For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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.

Woodcrest Library

Phone: 323.757.9373

Hours
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We're closed Monday January 19 due to Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed

About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Teen Advisory Board! Voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services. Earn community service hours while you have fun. Bring a friend!  Then decorate your own keepsake boxes. For ages 12 - 18

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computers represent all information as a series of zeros and ones, and this binary code is at the heart of almost everything we do.  Come make a bracelet that only you and your computer can read! Registration required! For ages 12 - 17.

Tue, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In celebration of African American/Black History Month, you will create your own African inspired mask. Learn about the distinctive kinds of African masks and how they are used in various ceremonies as well as their significance. For adults.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for multiple stations of age-appropriate toys, art supplies, and more - that help children boost school readiness skills through play, curiosity, and creativity, while bonding with family. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate African American & Black History Month. Learn the places and spaces that existed for African American families to rest, relax, & be their full human selves. Afterwards, honor these spaces, create your own Black Beaches Bag. For ages 18+.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Prepare with Pedro is a 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to BE PREPARED and TAKE ACTION for either home fires or a local hazard. For ages 4 - 7.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In honor of the Lunar New Year, join us and learn about the ancient decorative art of Chinese lanterns. Using colorful and festive materials, you will make your own hanging paper lantern to keep. For ages 5 –12 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Share your interests in the library and the community. Bring a friend! Paint and decorate a star box to take home. Registration required. For ages 12 - 18.