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Make a Straw Rocket

In-Person Program
2024-09-18 17:00:00 2024-09-18 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Make a Straw Rocket Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about her work and building a rocket in her honor. Chet Holifield Library -

Wednesday, September 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-18 17:00:00 2024-09-18 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Make a Straw Rocket Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about her work and building a rocket in her honor. Chet Holifield Library -

Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about her work and building a rocket in her honor.

See how far your rocket goes and win a prize for going the farthest. For ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 Closed
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

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Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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