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Juneteenth: Quilts

In-Person Program

2023-06-13 16:00:00 2023-06-13 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth: Quilts Quilts were made by African American storytellers to tell histories and help enslaved people run to freedom. Learn more about this artistic tradition and design your own quilt patch using paper, markers, and other materials. For ages 5 – 12. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-13 16:00:00 2023-06-13 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth: Quilts Quilts were made by African American storytellers to tell histories and help enslaved people run to freedom. Learn more about this artistic tradition and design your own quilt patch using paper, markers, and other materials. For ages 5 – 12. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

El Camino Real Library

Meeting Room

Quilts were made by African American storytellers to tell histories and help enslaved people run to freedom. Learn more about this artistic tradition and design your own quilt patch using paper, markers, and other materials. For ages 5 – 12.

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. 

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. 

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

El Camino Real Library

Phone: 323.269.8102

Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed

About the branch

The library, originally founded in 1929 as the Stephenson Library, moved into its present location in 1972 and was rededicated as El Camino Real Library in 1975. The library was rededicated again in November 2014 after a renovation and expansion that added a meeting room, teen area, and outdoor reading patio. The library is located on the historic El Camino Real.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jun 17, 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

Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Duct tape is a highly versatile and durable material. Learn about its history and make yourself a water bottle holder, a wallet, or a book cover. For ages 13 - 17.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! You may also play board games and video games with your friends. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jul 01, 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.

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Did you know you could create cute home decor with everyday items? Join us make some mini plants with pipe cleaners and plastic mugs to decorate your room. Check out our books for crafts and upcycling ideas. All materials will be provided. For Adults

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Tie-dye and color mixing is fun for children of all ages. Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece!  For ages 2-5 with their caregivers. 

Tue, Jul 15, 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.