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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.

AGE GROUP: | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

Hawthorne Library
Phone: 310.679.8193
Hours
Mon, Oct 21 Closed
Tue, Oct 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 Closed
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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

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Fri, Nov 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board! Voice your opinions and make suggestions for new programs and services at the library. Community service hours available for teens age 14+. For ages 12 - 17.
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Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Nov 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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.
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Fri, Nov 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you played an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 12 - 17.
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Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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.
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Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you played an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 12 - 17.
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