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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, Jun 09 Closed
Tue, Jun 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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.

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