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Book The Quilts of Gee's Bend at top and underneath, six squares featuring different patterns and shades of designs assembled like a quilt.

Juneteenth: Community Quilt

In-Person Program
2023-06-14 17:00:00 2023-06-14 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth: Community Quilt Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.  Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-14 17:00:00 2023-06-14 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth: Community Quilt Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.  Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Pico Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. 

Join us as we learn about the women quilters of Gee's Bend and celebrate Juneteenth by making a paper community quilt. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Juneteenth |

Pico Rivera Library
Phone: 562.942.7394
Hours
Mon, Apr 15 Closed
Tue, Apr 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 Closed
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About the branch

Founded in 1917, the new 16,000 square foot library was dedicated on December 14, 2013. It replaced the old 7,700 square foot circular library constructed in 1961. Funding for the new LEED rated library was provided by the City of Pico Rivera and Supervisorial District 1.

It is the larger of the two libraries serving the city and provides support services for two smaller libraries in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Registration is now closed
Teen Gaming Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop by the Pico Rivera Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have video games like MarioKart 8 and Super Smash Bros along with board games like Uno and Monopoly. Check out great teen reads to take home and enjoy. For ages 12 - 18
Modern Beginner's Embroidery - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate spring by learning to embroider! We'll make a state of California stitch sampler. This program will start by learning how to thread a needle, load the embroidery hoop, and practice 3 basic stitches before starting our design. For adults.
This event is full
Knit, Crochet, and Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening of crafting for adults where you can learn knitting and crochet basics! Experienced crafters are invited to check out books and magazines for new projects and to exchange ideas with fellow knitters and crocheters. For adults
Teen Gaming Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop by the Rivera Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have great video games like MarioKart and Super Smash Bros along with board games like Uno and Monopoly. Check out great teen reads to take home and enjoy. For ages 12 - 18
Día Celebration: Family Reading Night - In-Person Program
Tue, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
It's an evening for #bookjoy as we celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros! Join us for an evening of stories, games (loteria!), and fun where we'll travel the world through books. For ages 5 and up.
Documentary: The Vietnam War Episode 1 - In-Person Program
Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a viewing of the first episode of The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. For adults.
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month: Artist Yayoi Kusama - In-Person Program
Sat, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month by learning about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own art piece inspired by her use of dots and repeated patterns commonly seen in her artwork. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
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