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Ferris Wheel Engineering

In-Person Program
2024-07-11 15:00:00 2024-07-11 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Ferris Wheel Engineering Join us to learn about the history of Ferris Wheels and utilize the principles of centripetal force by designing and building your own. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, July 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Baldwin Park Library

Meeting Room

Join us to learn about the history of Ferris Wheels and utilize the principles of centripetal force by designing and building your own. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Art Activity |

Baldwin Park Library
Phone: 626.962.6947
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 Closed
Tue, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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About the branch

Baldwin Park Library was founded on February 27, 1914. It has been at its present location since June 20, 1969.

The Friends of the Library was formed in 1982. This group continues to be active and gives the library volunteers and monetary support.
 

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