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MākMō - Light Up Origami

In-Person Program

2024-04-30 16:00:00 2024-04-30 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MākMō - Light Up Origami Combining the Japanese art-form of paper folding and the modern science of LEDs, light up origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills. For ages 4-12 years. East Los Angeles Library -

Tuesday, April 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-30 16:00:00 2024-04-30 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MākMō - Light Up Origami Combining the Japanese art-form of paper folding and the modern science of LEDs, light up origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills. For ages 4-12 years. East Los Angeles Library -

Combining the Japanese art-form of paper folding and the modern science of LEDs, light up origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills. For ages 4-12 years.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. This program will take place in the Chicano Resource Center. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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East Los Angeles Library

Phone: 323.264.0155

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

East Los Angeles Library was established on May 1, 1923, with a small collection of books in the corner of a local store. Three months later, a small building was constructed to house the collection.

In 1924, another building was constructed at Kern Avenue near Whittier Boulevard to become the new site of the public library. Then in 1932, the library moved to 679 Fetterly Avenue, where it was located for 35 years before being moved to a new building, on the corner of Third and Fetterly in 1967.

Thanks to funding from Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the library moved into its new location in September 2004.

This brand new library building is over 26,000 square feet, nearly double the size of the old building. The library is located within the East Los Angeles Civic Center, which also includes the East Los Angeles County Hall, Courthouse, Probation Department, Sheriff's station, Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Center, and Belvedere Park Lake. The library now offers expanded services and collections and an expanded Chicano Resource Center in a separate room.

Community residents requested that the new library reflect Mayan design and themes. Since many Mayan structures in southern Mexico and Central America were astronomical observatories, the designers incorporated references to the sun and the moon, both themes in Mayan art, in the pavement at the entrances and in the lobby.

The interior foyer features artist Jose Antonio Aguirre's monumental mosaic mural cycle "OUR LEGACY: Forever Presente..." which is a visual tribute to East Los Angeles' proud cultural heritage and socio-political struggle.

Upcoming events

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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An afternoon of coloring and classical music. For adults.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us as we learn about the wonderful tradition of Las Posadas through books and a cultural presentation. All ages welcomed.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get involved at the Library! Join the TAB and help shape the future of teen activities and the teen space here at the East LA Library. Participants can earn service hours for attending meetings. New participants are always welcome! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a holiday music show with Isabel Brazon, the creator of Baila Baila Spanish Music for kids. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Hey Teens! Drop by the Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends. We have a Nintendo Switch and new games like NBA 2K24, FC 24 & Switch classics like MarioKart 8 Deluxe. We also have a selection of classic board games too! For ages 12 - 18

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
"A Christmas Carol" with Alastair Sim. For adults.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
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Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's early learning skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0-18 months with parent or caregiver.