Join us to celebrate MLK Day in remembering the strides he and other Civil Rights leaders made toward peace, freedom, and justice for all with a special storytime and create inspired art. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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.
Join us for the Virtual Book Club. In February we will be discussing 'Amity' by Nathan Harris in honor of African American & Black History Month. For adults.
Join us by learning the places and spaces
that existed for African American families to rest,
relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards,
honor these spaces by creating your own Black
Beaches Bag.
Join us as we explore the origins of the blues and the lasting influences the style has on music today, and introduce some of the legendary artists who pioneered the genre. For ages 5 - 12.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Commemorate African American and Black History Month at the library by joining us as we learn about Charles McGee, an artist renowned for his distinctive style of sculpture, assemblage, and painting. For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with Littlerock Library’s Adult Book Club as we discuss our latest selection, 'The Deep' by Rivers Solomon. For adults.
Join us as we celebrate African American and Black History Month with Miss Kym! Her upbeat and interactive music celebrates childhood and promotes positivity via a joyful blend of jazz, gospel, and soulful pop sounds. 0-5 with a parent or caregiver
Join us for an afternoon of storytime with Ina. Ina will be performing "Talking Drums" a participatory collection of Afro-centric folktales and songs to celebrate Black History Month. For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 13 - 17.
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Join us for a hands-on STEM adventure exploring architect Paul R. Williams and the LAX Theme Building. Kids will learn about its futuristic design and create their own mini “flying saucer” models using creative materials. For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
We take the safety and ease of traffic lights for granted, but how did they come to be? Celebrate Garrett Morgan’s contributions, and find out how to create your own traffic light! For ages 13-18
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Learn about the history and art of quilt making by the African American Quilters of Los Angeles (AAQLA). Their mission is to increase personal, public awareness, & knowledge of the historical value of African American quilts.
All ages welcome.
Join us for the Virtual Book Club. In February we will be discussing 'Amity' by Nathan Harris in honor of African American & Black History Month. For adults.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Join Ajia Munns to learn about breath work, meditation, journaling and understanding emotions through an African American lens. We will practice positive self-talk, group discussions promoting inner growth and more! For children & families ages 9+.
Celebrate African American & Black History Month with us by joining dancer Teresa Smith! Queen Teresa presents an engaging experience rooted in African folklore, dance, rhythms, and song!
For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Bring the night sky to the palm of your hand. Paint a watercolor galaxy, build an LED box, and discover how enslaved people escaping bondage used the stars to find their way along the Underground Railroad. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
It's African American & Black History Month! To mark the occasion we're learning about the inventions of Garrett Morgan, prolific Black American Inventor, and making our own traffic light bookmarks. For ages 6 - 12 with caregivers.
It’s African American and Black History Month! Enjoy a read aloud of Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan’s Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal and make and take home a working mini traffic signal. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate the work of Black American sculptor, Charles McGee, and create your own dimensional paper sculptures in his style using paper, glue or tape, and markers.
All materials will be provided.
For teens ages 13 - 17
Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora.
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Create a painted masterpiece of African American art with Dragunfli Designz! See how colors work and blend together as you make a work of art. All materials provided. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us for the Virtual Book Club. In February we will be discussing 'Amity' by Nathan Harris in honor of African American & Black History Month. For adults.
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with the colorful world of Ashley Bryan’s Beautiful Blackbird! We’ll read, learn, and make our own artwork inspired by the beautiful illustrations in the book. For ages 6 - 12
It's African American & Black History Month! To mark the occasion we're learning about the inventions of Garrett Morgan, prolific Black American inventor, and making our own traffic light bookmarks For ages 5 and up.
In honor of African American and Black History Month, we're reading 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license. Then make your own plane using popsicle sticks and paint. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Alma Thomas and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive mosaic art style. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring Ann Lowe, pioneering African American fashion designer. Then, honor her legacy by sketching your own historic or modern designs inspired by her elegant, floral style. For teens and tweens, ages 10+.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
This Black History Month, learn about prominent Black Winter Olympians like bobsledder Vonetta Flowers, the first Black athlete to win a gold metal at the Winter Olympics! Then create, decorate, and race your own candy bobsleds! For ages 12 - 17.
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History month as we read aloud "Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors" by Dana Marie Miroballi to learn about everyday things we use that were created by Black inventors! Ages 5 - 12
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Join us and learn from family historian & professional genealogist, Charlotte Bocage as she provides a wealth of resources & strategies necessary to assist in researching your family history.
For 18+.
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by creating vibrant oil pastel art inspired by Clementine Hunter, a self-taught artist known for her vivid depictions of Southern life and culture. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Join us by learning the places and spaces
that existed for African American families to rest,
relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards,
honor these spaces by creating your own Black
Beaches Bag. For adults.
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with us as we learn about abstract artist and teacher Alma Thomas. Afterwards, create your own art piece inspired by her paintings!
For all ages.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kimmy Cantrell and designing an art piece that highlights his distinctive art style. For teens, ages 13 - 17.
Discover the bold, dynamic world of African American artist Charles McGee and create your own 3D paper sculptures inspired by his style, using simple materials to build eye-catching, imaginative designs.
For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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.
Join us for the Virtual Book Club. In February we will be discussing 'Amity' by Nathan Harris in honor of African American & Black History Month. For adults.
Join us by learning the places and spaces that existed for African American families to rest, relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards, honor these spaces by creating your own Black Beaches Bag. For adults.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Join us by learning the places and spaces
that existed for African American families to rest,
relax, and be their full human selves. Afterwards,
honor these spaces by creating your own Black
Beaches Bag. For adults.
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Learn about the origins and significance of African trade beads while creating your own jewelry piece under the guidance of local artist Danli Bayne. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us to discuss Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher. In 1943, Adelaide Parker shows up in Red Clay, Alabama seeking answers from a family with whom she shares a name & a history that neither knows in full. Please attend via Zoom.
For ages 18 +
Come experience the Story of Us: The Black Experience in the Americas told by us through music, spoken word, stories, & poems by the AC Bilbrew Writer's Workshop & musical performances by Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.
All Ages