Storytelling

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials, film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings in history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.

The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.

Trivia! Prizes! Dress to impress! It’s Prom Night!

Q&A with director Paul Lynch moderated by Brian Collins.

This film is about a girl who fell to her death as a result of bullying haunts the four students involved as they are about to attend their own prom.

Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Leslie Nielsen, Casey Stevens, Eddie Benton, Antoinette Bower

Learn about cultures and faiths around the world through celebrations happening this spring. Explore the traditions of Baha’i Naw-Rúz, Holi, Ramadan, and Eid-al-Fitr. Then create greeting cards to share with friends and family. For ages 8–12.

Celebrate the author Grace Lin, join us at the library to listen to a few of her popular stories, and create paper lanterns plus faux fortune cookies inspired by events from Lin’s books. For ages 4–12 years.

Did you know many countries across Asia have festivals featuring paper lanterns including China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka? Bring some colorful light home by making paper lanterns at the Watts Branch Library and learn more about celebrations across the world.

In 2019, Lawson answered more than 1,000 questions in his Story File so that future generations can continue conversing with him to learn about his legacy. What would you like to ask Lawson?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Adults – $16, Seniors and Youth – $9, Members and Children under 5 – Free

Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials, film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings in history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.

The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.