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Travel Guatemala: Worry Dolls

In-Person Program
2023-09-19 16:00:00 2023-09-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Travel Guatemala: Worry Dolls As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, travel with us and learn about Guatemala! Make a version of the Guatemalan Worry Doll, that according to Mayan legend takes away worries!  For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Florence Library -

Tuesday, September 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-19 16:00:00 2023-09-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Travel Guatemala: Worry Dolls As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, travel with us and learn about Guatemala! Make a version of the Guatemalan Worry Doll, that according to Mayan legend takes away worries!  For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Florence Library -

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, travel with us and learn about Guatemala! Make a version of the Guatemalan Worry Doll, that according to Mayan legend takes away worries!  For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

This event is part of a Travel Latin America Series that happens Tuesdays, September 19 - October 10. Registrants will receive a boarding pass at each event. They will also get a passport that will be stamped for each event they attend. Turn in the stamped passport at the last event for an opportunity for a special prize!

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: | Children |

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

TAGS: | Travel | Hispanic Heritage Month | Art Activity |

Florence Library
Phone: 323.581.8028
Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
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About the branch

Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary School.

In 1920, the collection of 1,000 books and 11 magazine subscriptions was moved into a building with a converted stable at 7607 Crocket Boulevard. In 1924, the library was housed at 7215 Beach Boulevard and was again moved in 1931/32 to a storefront building at the corner of Makee Street and Florence Avenue. This storefront facility was refurbished in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of the Florence Library.

In 1970, the library was moved to the current location. The Library was refurbished beginning December 2001 and reopened May 2002.

The Library debuted its new refurbished location at the Florence-Firestone Community Service Center on May 3, 2023.

Upcoming events

Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.  For Adults.
Book Bingo - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Celebrate reading with exciting rounds of book bingo! Win a book to build up your personal library and have a chance to receive other prizes too! While supplies last. For the whole family.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 and Explore--Evening Edition - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come join us for an evening of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Raising Confident, Competent Children - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn about raising confident, competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12.
Keith Haring Artwork - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of Pride Month, learn about American Artist Keith Haring, who often advocated for the LGBTQ+ community through his art. Then make a paper dancing dog inspired by one of his notable artworks. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Adult 101: Perzines
Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
A perzine is a DIY mini-magazine that is reflective of you. Come by the library and make one with us. This activity will focus on building confidence and self-esteem. We’ll supply the materials; you supply the inspiration! For teens ages 13-17.
Teen Videogame Night
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun summer afternoon of gaming on the Nintendo Switch! Games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Learn about the history of video games while having some fun. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Florence's ESL Café
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? For Adults.
Nature Journaling for Adults
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of National Great Outdoors Month let's connect with nature and with yourself! For Adults.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun, geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.
End of School Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries Afternoon - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Say so long to the end of the school year by celebrating famous book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. Make your own diary and play a game related to the series! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Pride Pencil Bag & Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
What are you proud of? Celebrate PRIDE month with us and learn about the Pride flag. Afterwards, create a one-of-a-kind, colorful pencil bag. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Summertime Flip-Flop Fun - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in making decorative flip-flops just in time for summer! Find out what fun the library has in store for you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Color Sorting Creations - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Matching and sorting are fun ways to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items to match the colors in egg carton wells then use the items for a process-based art activity!. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers. 
Teen Videogame Night
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun summer afternoon of gaming on the Nintendo Switch! Games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Learn about the history of video games while having some fun. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Florence's ESL Café
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? For Adults.
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