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African and African-American Tales with Michael D McCarty

In-Person Program

2024-02-03 12:00:00 2024-02-03 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African and African-American Tales with Michael D McCarty Come hear folktales from Africa and America to celebrate Black History Month! This program is presented by master storyteller Michael McCarty. All ages are welcome. Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, February 03
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-03 12:00:00 2024-02-03 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African and African-American Tales with Michael D McCarty Come hear folktales from Africa and America to celebrate Black History Month! This program is presented by master storyteller Michael McCarty. All ages are welcome. Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room

Hawthorne Library

Meeting Room

Come hear folktales from Africa and America to celebrate Black History Month! This program is presented by master storyteller Michael McCarty. All ages are welcome.

Hawthorne Library

Phone: 310.679.8193

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 Closed
Tue, Dec 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and moved to its present location in 1962. The facility was remodeled in 1978. The Friends of the Hawthorne Libraries started in 1979. The library serves a 5.99 square mile area.

Upcoming events

Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to learn about raising confident children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of ages 3 - 12.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Tired of being stressed out? Take a break and join us as we create our own stress balls and learn other healthy ways to effectively reduce stress. For teens ages 12 - 17.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about the Winter Solstice and how this astronomical event is celebrated around the world. Then, create your own winter ornament for the holidays. For teens ages 12-18.

Tue, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the history of corn husk and yarn dolls in America. Then make a yarn doll of your own to take home! For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 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.