Pico Rivera Library hosts National Library Week events and parent engagement workshop

The Pico Rivera City Council meeting on April 8, 2025, featured updates from local library officials and community members, highlighting upcoming events and programs aimed at engaging residents.

Lauren Talbot, the community library manager, provided an overview of activities at the Pico Rivera and Rivera Libraries in celebration of National Library Week. This year's theme, "Drawn to the Library," encourages patrons to express their connection to libraries through a coloring sheet contest, with prizes including tote bags and pencil bags for participants.

Talbot also announced a new parent engagement workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at 2 PM at the Pico Rivera Library. This workshop aims to inform parents and caregivers about available programs and services while fostering connections among families in the community.

In addition, two teen programs were introduced to celebrate National Poetry Month. The first event will take place on Saturday, April 19, at the Pico Rivera Library, where teens can create blackout poetry using pages from damaged books. The second event is set for Thursday, April 24, at the Rivera Library, where participants will decorate tote bags with their favorite poems and quotes.

The meeting also included remarks from William Gonzales, a Vietnam War veteran, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to community engagement through library services and programs, fostering a sense of connection among residents.