American Indian Resource Center

11/09/2024

Our second reading recommendation is out! If you haven't read A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power, then we're here to tell you to request it ASAP. Why should you read it? Watch our book talk to find out.

And of course we want you to attend LA County Library's virtual event, Author Talk: A Council of Dolls with Mona Susan Power taking place Wednesday, November 20 at 4pm.

Book talk: https://youtu.be/VXV6ga4PzEM
Reader's guide:https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NAHM-A-Council-of-Dolls-Week-2.pdf
Author talk: https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11808375

Welcome to our second installment of our 2024 Native American Heritage Month Book talks where I highlight books starring Native American characters that are ...

11/08/2024

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers working on our transcription project! They've already completed 1,578 letters! Find out more about the AIRC Letters here: lacountylibrary.org/transcribe-letters/

Interested in attending a transcription event? Register for Lawndale Library's American Indian Resource Center Transcription program happening this Saturday at 3pm.
https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11872632

11/06/2024

Don't miss out on your chance to hear Dina Gilio-Whitaker speak about her work tomorrow at 6pm!

Join us for a Heart & Hand Book Talk with author, educator, and environmentalist, Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes), as we discuss her work, debunk myths about Native peoples, and explore Indigenous environmental justice.

When: Thu, Nov 7, 6 pm
RSVP: https://ow.ly/a8S450TSBz8

11/02/2024

Looking for reading recommendations? We're kicking off our first Native American Heritage Month book talk with picture book Rock Your Mocs by Laurel Goodluck. Tune in to the video to find out why we're recommending this book and download the reader's guide from https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/.

We also want to give a shout out to Montebello Library and Westlake Village Library for hosting events around this awesome title and social event.

Register for Montebello Library's Thursday, 11/14 event here: https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11935371

Register for Westlake Village Library's Friday, 11/15 event here:
https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11880074

https://youtu.be/PYZ1hHdgd-o

Welcome to our first installment of our 2024 Native American Heritage Month Book Talks where we will highlight books starring Native American characters that...

11/01/2024

The American Indian Resource Center wishes everyone a very happy Native American Heritage Month. Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/ to access weekly book talks, events being held by LA County Library locations, and for helpful resources to learn about our Native American communities in Los Angeles area and all over the United States.

10/24/2024

Who else is going to the film screening and discussion of Tending Nature: Indigenous Land Steward this Friday at 5:30pm?🙋‍♀️🍿🎬

Register to attend the event here: https://bit.ly/SD2-Oct-25

Join us for this month’s Racial Justice Learning Exchange event on Friday, October 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm for a screening and discussion on PBS SoCal’s “Tending Nature.” This documentary shares how Indigenous communities across California keep the practices of their heritage alive through caring for their land.

Register here: https://bit.ly/SD2-Oct-25

10/14/2024

All LA County Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more!

Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

10/11/2024

Don't miss out on another Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration event over at Tujunga on Sunday from 11am - 4pm. We'll be there if you want to stop by our booth!👋🎉🥳

10/09/2024

Looking for ideas on how to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day? Join us at the The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles this Saturday for their Indigenous Peoples' Day Party from 2-6pm! We'll be giving out some freebies and books!🥳🎼📚

Celebrate at NEXT Saturday 10/12 with The Chapter House ! 🎉✨

Join us to shop a vibrant marketplace, connect with local Indigenous resource groups, participate in artist-led workshops and story-sharing, see live performances and MORE as we celebrate and uplift the rich cultural heritage and contemporary expressions of our Indigenous communities.

FREE RSVP at https://www.musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/tmc-arts/the-chapter-house-indigenous-peoples-day-party/

09/27/2024

Happy California Native American Day! You can celebrate this day by reading from our curated Indigenous Peoples of California booklist here:

https://lacountylibrary.org/indigenous-peoples-of-california/

09/26/2024

Sharing this awesome event happening at 2:30pm today for those who are interested!

Join us via ZOOM as we commemorate California Indian Day on September 26, 2024

REGISTER HERE:

https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvd-igrDoiEtd07eAlI7K26kJKPIC77GC3

09/05/2024

🎉Today marks 112 years since LA County Library was founded! We are honored to be part of your community! 💜📚

08/16/2024

Throwback to when we participated in the Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow in the city of Hawaiian Gardens! We'll be attending tomorrow's event as well. We hope to see you there.😃
https://www.hgcity.org/services/pow-wow

07/04/2024

Our libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

11/10/2023

Our second book recommendation in our Native American Heritage Month Book Talk series is out!

We Had a Little Real Estate Problem Book Talk Video
https://youtu.be/m8gtLYr2j7g

To access the reader's guide for Braiding Sweetgrass and for more resources, visit our Native American Heritage Month page https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/

Welcome to the second installment of our 3rd annual Native American Heritage Month Booktalks for 2023. These booktalks highlight resources that have Native A...

11/10/2023

All LA County Library locations will be closed on Friday - Saturday, November 10 - 11, for Veterans Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

11/09/2023

Shout out to Melissa Cody for delivering such a wonderful workshop on Navajo weaving techniques for our Teen Culture Club yesterday!

11/04/2023

Need something to read? Check out our first recommendation in our Native American Heritage Month Book Talk series!😁📖📚

Braiding Sweetgrass Book Talk Video
https://youtu.be/ulPeXxgDrz4

To access the reader's guide for Braiding Sweetgrass and for more resources, visit our Native American Heritage Month page https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/

Welcome to the first installment of our 3rd annual Native American Heritage Month Booktalks for 2023. These booktalks highlight resources that have Native Am...