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Keva Plank Bridge Challenge

In-Person Program
2024-06-18 15:00:00 2024-06-18 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Keva Plank Bridge Challenge There's a dangerous rectangle of water in your path, and all you have to cross it are wooden blocks! Come and see if you are up to this engineering challenge. For ages 5 - 12. West Hollywood Library -

Tuesday, June 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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There's a dangerous rectangle of water in your path, and all you have to cross it are wooden blocks! Come and see if you are up to this engineering challenge. For ages 5 - 12.

Attendance is limited.

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West Hollywood Library
Phone: 310.652.5340
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About the branch

West Hollywood Library began service to the area (then unincorporated ) in 1913. The library was previously located at Sherman School, a cottage on Clark Street, a building on Westbourne Drive, and a building near the present site. The Library has an active Friends of the Library group.

The new library was dedicated October 1, 2011.

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Meeting Room
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Soccer Watch Party: Semifinals Match 2 (teams TBD) - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 15, 11:45am - 3:00pm
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Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program
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Basic Drop-In Tech Help - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Brain Games - In-Person Program
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ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Children's Theater
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Card Games Saturday - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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BYO Book Club - In-Person Program
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Children's Theater
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Teen Study Room
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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Children's Theater
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Adult Art Program - In-Person Program
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Children's Theater
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
Reading books and singing songs help develop babies' print awareness, reading skills, and fine motor skills. Join us for a session of stories, fingerplays, and more! For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Basic Drop-In Tech Help - In-Person Program
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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Children's Theater
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
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Meeting Room
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Children's Theater
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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). For all ages.
Basic Drop-In Tech Help - In-Person Program
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
Got a tech question? We’ve got you covered! Stop by our Basic Drop-In Tech Help sessions for basic one-on-one assistance with your devices and digital questions, with no appointment needed. For adults.
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Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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Children's Theater
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Meeting Room
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Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Movie Monday: Hotel Artemis (2018) - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 12, 11:15am - 11:35am
Meeting Room
Reading books and singing songs help develop babies' print awareness, reading skills, and fine motor skills. Join us for a session of stories, fingerplays, and more! For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.
Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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). For all ages.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
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Basic Drop-In Tech Help - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
Got a tech question? We’ve got you covered! Stop by our Basic Drop-In Tech Help sessions for basic one-on-one assistance with your devices and digital questions, with no appointment needed. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Theater
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Teen Designer Toy Maker Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Study Room
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ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room
Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.
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