MBK Peer Advocate-Led Programs
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson 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.

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the life and work of photographer Gordon Parks. We’ll review his body of work and give you a chance to try analog photography for yourself. Take home some photos of your own and find a new love for this medium. For 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 and Mario Party. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17.

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.

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the risks of counterfeit cannabis products and how to recognize them to protect yourself and others. Also, learn how cannabis affects your brain and body so you can develop refusal skills to help stay cannabis free. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Achieving big dreams starts with creating small habits. Join us to learn and discuss how intentional habit building can have a positive impact on your life with tips from experts in the field. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Join us for the ultimate balancing act and learn to accept failure with The Failure Toy. Your impossible task is to balance irregular shapes on an unstable wooden hoop. Learn and grow through failure and teamwork in this novel game. For ages 13 – 17.