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Intro to Paper Circuits

In-Person Program

2024-10-22 16:00:00 2024-10-22 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Intro to Paper Circuits Join us for a brief introduction to the basics of circuits. Learn about the physics of electricity and circuitry and test your knowledge by constructing your own circuits on paper. For ages 13 – 17. Compton Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 16:00:00 2024-10-22 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Intro to Paper Circuits Join us for a brief introduction to the basics of circuits. Learn about the physics of electricity and circuitry and test your knowledge by constructing your own circuits on paper. For ages 13 – 17. Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Join us for a brief introduction to the basics of circuits. Learn about the physics of electricity and circuitry and test your knowledge by constructing your own circuits on paper. For ages 13 – 17.

This program is part of LA County Library’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor. Funding is provided by the LA County Department of Public Health. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

Compton Library

Phone: 310.637.0202

Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Tue, Nov 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed

About the branch

Compton Library branch of the Los Angeles County Free library opened its doors in July of 1913, the 11th branch of today's LA County Library.

The library was located in a storefront building near Main and Tamarind Streets and was later moved to the Compton Union High School at 212 S Acacia Street.

In 1925 a separate building was erected in the City Hall Park at 123 W Almond Street, where it remained until 1974, when the current facility was dedicated at 240 W Compton Boulevard.

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an advanced discussion of circuitry concepts. Learn about the physics of electricity and different types of circuits and test your knowledge constructing an LED powered light-up flower. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's learn about why leaves change color in the fall. Join us for an art activity as we explore mixing colors  to create gorgeous Autumn shades. For ages 6- 12 and their adult caregiver. 

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we're highlighting generations of veterans and peacekeepers from Native American communities by creating a veterans shadow box with silhouettes and a frame made from paper. For ages 18+

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to create a basic functional or chronological resume and format the resume to best sell your skills and experience to potential employers. For ages 18+.

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how different cultures around the world use unique weaving styles and patterns to represent their identity and history while crafting your own woven craft. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by making a corn husk doll. You will learn the significance of the dolls and hear a story or two. Children ages 6 - 12

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to set up and use a Gmail email account. For ages 18+.

Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Stephen Graham Jones', I Was a Teenage Slasher. You may read one or both books. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+

Sat, Nov 23, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.

Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12.

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a special book party where we will read "Sweater Weather" by Matt Phelan, and then have fun creating your art inspired masterpiece. For fun activities for toddlers/preschoolers ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the ultimate balancing act and learn to accept failure with The Failure Toy. Your impossible task is to balance irregular shapes on an unstable wooden hoop. Learn and grow through failure and teamwork in this novel game. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Nov 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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 04, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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. 
Register

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the joy of gift giving! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or beginner, this hands-on workshop will help spark creativity and yield the perfect gift for someone’s special day, or any day at all! For ages 13 – 17.