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Recycled Paper Landscapes

In-Person Program

2023-04-12 17:30:00 2023-04-12 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Recycled Paper Landscapes Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. Celebrate Earth Day by repurposing magazines to create your own unique landscape artwork. For adults. Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-12 17:30:00 2023-04-12 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Recycled Paper Landscapes Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. Celebrate Earth Day by repurposing magazines to create your own unique landscape artwork. For adults. Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. Celebrate Earth Day by repurposing magazines to create your own unique landscape artwork. For adults.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. 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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment & Nature | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Art Activity |

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Phone: 310.323.6363

Hours
We're closed Monday March 25 due to Cesar Chavez Day
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Library Closed
Mon, Mar 25 Closed
(Cesar Chavez Day)
Tue, Mar 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Library Closed)

About the branch

Gardena Library was born under the sponsorship of the Wednesday Progressive Club before the Los Angeles County Free Library was founded in 1912.

In 1914, Gardena Library became a branch of the new County System. Only a few months later, the library was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles City Library Board due to annexation. It was not until August 1951 that Gardena Library came back to the County System.

The present building was dedicated on December 5, 1964 and re-named Gardena Mayme Dear Memorial Library on May 30, 1992 in honor of the late Mrs. Mayme Dear for her many years of dedicated volunteer services to the library.

The Gardena Mayme Dear Library features an enclosed Japanese Garden designed by Takuma P. Tono, professor of landscape design at Tokyo Agriculture University. The 150-year-old stone lantern in the garden was a gift of Gardena's sister city, Ichikawa. A mosaic mural above the main entrance depicts the development of books and printing.

The library was closed for refurbishment in 2008 and reopened in January 2009 with a fresh contemporary interior and new furniture. The Teen Space was dedicated in February 2011.

Upcoming events

Fri, Mar 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.

Wed, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the Crayola Imagine Arts Academy for a Wild World program all about turtles! Learn about turtles then design and create your own turtle sculpture. For ages 5 - 12.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly art meet up. All skill levels welcome. For adults.

Fri, Apr 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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

Fri, Apr 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! Join us as we learn to knit and crochet together. Beginner's and experts welcome. Yarn and needles provided or bring your own. For adults.

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Combining the Japanese art of paper-folding and the modern science of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), Light-Up Origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills in one beautiful work of art. For ages 6 - 12.

Fri, Apr 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.

Sat, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The book for April is Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. For adults.

Wed, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate Children's Day/Book Day by reading stories and making crafts. For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured.
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