Events
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
La Crescenta Library
Join us for a weekly discussion on Zoom of 'Colored Television' by Danzi Senna to celebrate African American & Black History Month.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library
Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Celebrate African-American & Black History Month with a reading of Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed. Then make your own space shuttle with paper rolls & construction paper! For ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate African American and Black History Month with Queen Teresa. Dance to the polyrhythms and drum beats of Africa, which are rooted in African folklore rhythms, songs, and dances. For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by using the provided supplies to create your own art piece featuring some of the African tribal motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Blast off with us for an exciting, space-themed adventure! For ages 5 - 12. 

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History month by exploring the rich history of Gee's Bend. You'll have the opportunity to recreate a stunning Gee's Bend quilt using oil pastels on a  velvet-covered canvas. For ages 12 - 18.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
When Jean-Michel Basquiat loved and wanted to celebrate someone, he gave them a crown. Join us to honor African American and Black History Month by making a Basquiat Crown and celebrate someone you love (including yourself). For ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black history. Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History Month! Learn about the life and art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and create your own work inspired by her unique painting style. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a wonder-filled afternoon with Ina the Sunshine Storyteller as she shares incredible tales of courageous Black women through interactive storytelling, music and dance as we celebrate African American and Black History Month.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
The Harlem Renaissance gave a voice to poets like Langston Hughes. We will read 'There Was A Party For Langston' by Jason Reynolds then inspect intersections between words, empowerment, and art by making poetic portraits. For ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by using the provided supplies to create your own art piece featuring some of the African tribal motifs. For adults.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about the life and art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and create your own painting inspired by her unique painting style. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room
A screening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic, "Selma". For adults.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For Adults.

Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
For African American and Black History Month, the Pico Rivera Library Book Club will be reading Viola Fletcher's memoir Don't Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre in Her Own Words. For adults.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwood Library - Meeting Room
Join Norwood Library’s Adult Book Club for a discussion of our latest selection 'Born A Crime' by Trevor Noah. For Adults Sponsored by The Friends of the Norwood Library

Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Join us for book club as we discuss Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster by Stephen L. Carter. Copies of this title are available at the Information Desk. For ages 18 and up.

Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating  African American and Black History Month with percussionist Chazz Ross! Learn about African djembe drums and their history in this fun and interactive program. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Celebrate African American and Black History month with Littlerock Library! Learn about the history and cultural significance of kente cloth while weaving and decorating paper to create an  unique piece of art. For ages 5 - 12.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charter Oak Library
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about famous poet Langston Hughes. We will read and discuss poems written by him and other famous African American poets. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Learn about the life and art of Jacob Lawrence to honor Lawrence ’s powerful imagery. Practice drawing in the distinctive style of realism that portrayed scenes and landscapes. For ages 5 – 12 and their adult caregiver.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollydale Library
Celebrate the life and legacy of artist Alma Woodsey Thomas by decorating a ceramic mug inspired by her art style. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special Teen Time to celebrate African American and Black History Month. Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Throughout American history, Black and African Americans have used poetry as a powerful means of self-expression and identity affirmation. Join us in creating poetic affirmations and crafting a self-portrait. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Mark Bradford is a LA based visual artist known for his large-scale abstract paintings using mixed media. Join us & Artsy Kids as we learn about Bradford and his art style and create your own work inspired by Bradford. For ages 5 - 12.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Join us in celebrating African American and Black History Month at the library by writing down our dreams! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about the contribution Alexander Miles provided to make the elevator safe for people and then try to make a safe pully system. For ages 6 –12 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
San Fernando Library
The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a showing of the PBS documentary, Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten. For adults.

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about the Underground Railroads. For ages 12 – 17.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us for space-themed stories and rocket craft celebrating African American astronaut trailblazers! For children ages 5-12 with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Teens test what you know about African American and Black History with a team trivia challenge. Questions will include history, biography, quotes, movements, art, music and science. For ages 11 - 17.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Celebrate Black History Month with us! Sing, laugh & spread your wings to the interactive storytelling of Emmy-award winning actress and professional storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette, The Sunshine Storyteller.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the lives of famous African American architects in Los Angeles! For teens ages 12 -18.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month. Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Learn about contemporary artist, Reggie Laurent, and create your own original artwork inspired by his abstract style that represents the diversity and inclusion of every culture, using a variety of art mediums. For teens ages 13 - 17

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
In honor of African American and Black History Month, join us for a special dance performance with Teresa as she explores the many cultural differences in musical movement and style of African dance. For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History Month! Learn about the life and art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and create your own work inspired by her unique painting style. For ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Explore your child’s creativity and learn about the contributions of Black and/or African American inventors in the United States. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 

Thu, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
To celebrate African American and Black History month, we'll talk about the graphic novel Swim Team, and do a related craft. Copies of the book are available to check out at the customer service desk. For ages 8 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an African American and Black History Month celebration. This show is a celebration of African culture, where you will learn both traditional and contemporary songs, rhythms, and dances from Guinea, Nigeria, and Mali. For Ages 5 - 12.

Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
For African American and Black History Month, please join us for a book discussion on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer winner, The Nickel Boys. For adults.

Fri, Feb 21, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
In this 3-day workshop learn how to use a sewing machine, hand sew, and how to put together a mini quilt. Participants will also learn how they can submit their quilt to be displayed at the LA County Fair. Sign up for all 3 sessions! For ages 10 – 17
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Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was an African American artist known for colorful, abstract paintings. Her artwork had an emphasis on color to create geometric figures. Come paint with us and try to recreate her style together. For adults.
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Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with a special paint night inspired by fine-arts painter Henry Ossawa Tanner. For Ages 5 – 12 and their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room
The book for February is Redwood Court by DeLana R.A. Dameron. For adults.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cudahy Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating African American and Black History Month with the inspiring story "Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon" by Kelly Starling Lyons! For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.

Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baldwin Park Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Black Resource Center
Join us for The Color Purple - the musical, a film based on the novel by Alice Walker. An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. Ages 18+

Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bell Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Sat, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Celebrate African American and Black history. Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Mon, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn about two iconic black fashion designers, Anne Lowe and Zelda Wynn Valdes, and how their contributions shaped the fashion industry. Afterwards, children will create their own design using sewing machines. For ages 8 – 12.

Mon, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Castaic Library - Teen Study Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.

Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For Adults.

Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Let the inspiration of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s graffiti street art inspire you to paint a self portrait in the same style. Use bright colors, dimension, words, and shapes to express your feelings right on the canvas, just like Basquiat!  Ages 5 - 12.

Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

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Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live Oak Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster.

Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
La Crescenta Library
Join us for a weekly discussion on Zoom of 'Colored Television' by Danzi Senna to celebrate African American & Black History Month.

Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Customers meet in person to discuss James McBride's 'Heaven & Earth Grocery Store'. For adults.

Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Covina Library - Seminar Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. For adults.

Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by writing a letter to a living legend you admire. Thank them for something they did that has personal meaning to you, ask them about their accomplishments, or even ask them for advice!

Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn about Mae C. Jemison, the first African- American woman to go to space in this special African American and Black History Month program. Then design your own rocket ship picture frame and get ready to travel to space, like Mae C. Jemison!

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Choose and color your favorite African American celebrities while learning fun facts about them. All supplies are provided. For Ages 12 - 18

Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Program
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. Both beginners & experienced researchers are welcome.
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Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
For African American & Black History Month, join us as we peruse James McBride's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. For adults.

Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History Month with a African Drum Circle. Learn the different sounds drums can make, and the meaning and significance of drumming in African American culture. Drums will be provided to participants. 

Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Agoura Hills Library
Customers meet virtually to discuss James McBride's 'Heaven & Earth Grocery Store'. For adults.

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Wed, Feb 26, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Chet Holifield Library
Create poetry about what makes you unique. To celebrate African American & Black History Month, we'll read a book which highlights Black poets and uses words to construct images in the illustrations. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Huntington Park Library
Learn about the contribution made to the space program by African American astronauts such as Ronald E. McNair, Mae C. Jemison, Guion Bluford, and many others. Then create your own solar system with clay! For ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers

Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Henrietta Lacks and her contribution to medical research. Then we will discuss cells and use biochemistry to extract the DNA from strawberries! For ages 8 - 12 with a caregiver.

Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster.

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charter Oak Library
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
South El Monte Library
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about the Underground Railroad and Quilt Codes. You’ll create your own Log Cabin quilt design using colorful paper. For Adults.
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Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
In celebration of  the African-American musical genre- Jazz, join us in the activity room to watch the movie: Soul (2020). Coloring activities in honor of African American and Black History Month will also be available. Film Rated: PG. For all ages.

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Sing, laugh, and spread your wings to the interactive storytelling of Emmy-award winning actress and professional storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette, The Sunshine Storyteller. For children ages 5 - 12 years old and their families.

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
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. Available while supplies last. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
For African American and Black History Month, join us as we compare notes about 'The Personal Librarian'. For adults.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. This week is a special African American and Black History Month Storytime. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Johnny Compton's The Spite House. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+