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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
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Mon, Aug 24 Closed
Tue, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 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.
 

Upcoming events

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Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
Growing Microgreens - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Microgreens are produced by sprouting a variety of vegetables and herbs. Growing these young and tender edible greens is quick and easy, and can be done year-round. Join us to learn more and grow your own! Supplies provided.
Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
MākMō : 3D Printing - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Interested in seeing your creations come to life? Learning to use a 3D printer may seem intimidating, but with this program, learning to 3D print will become easier than ever.  
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Want to make a difference in your library and community while earning volunteer hours? Our Teen Advisory Board is always recruiting! Meet other teens, gain experience and enhance leadership skills by planning and promoting library programs.
Baby Book Club: More More More, Said the Baby - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Introduce your baby to the magical world of books! Through songs, rhymes, instruments, play and movement, stories gently come to life one by one. Join us! For Ages 0 – 2 With Parent or Caregiver.
Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
Adult Book Club-Trejo : my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood - In-Person Program. For Adults
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the Adult Book Club for a discussion of our latest selection 'Trejo : my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood' by Danny Trejo. For Adults
Wordless Story Hour - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Join us for an engaging story hour with wordless books that tell the story without getting bored! Children learn new vocabulary, build narrative skills, language skills, and emotional skills while having fun reading! For Ages 4 – 12
Adult Recess - Beat The Heat
Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Please join us for Adult Recess.  Instead of hopscotch and swings, we'll have games, puzzles, conversation, a random art project, AND air conditioning.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy a morning storytime with your baby and build their early learning skills through stories, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
A Trip to Indigenous Ruins - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Let's explore the Indigenous communities and history in Latin America as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. After we take a virtual trip to Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán, we'll build a replica of the sites! Supplies provided.
Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Activity - Nieirkas - In-Person Program. For Adults
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Create your own Yarn Painting (Nieirkas) inspired by the art of the Huichol. Traditionally made from tree resin and beeswax, you'll make your own with colorful cotton yarn and glue. For adults
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Faux Succulent Terrariums for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Come create an eco-friendly, no-maintenance artificial succulent. Combine faux succulents with other materials provided and design a realistic, sustainable, and fun decoration you can hang in your space. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy a morning storytime with your baby and build their early learning skills through stories, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Fridays - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come on over to our Teen Fridays! Hang out in a stress-free space, have some snacks, make new friends and enjoy our teen-centered activities like gaming, music, art, fashion, sports, writing and more!
DIY Science: Lava Lamps - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's make lava lamps- a simple yet fascinating STEM activity. You will learn about water properties, density and polarity, and why colorful bubbles float up and down. For Ages 4- 12
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