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Zoetrope

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Zoetrope Animation

In-Person Program

2024-12-03 16:30:00 2024-12-03 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Zoetrope Animation Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17. Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, December 03
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-03 16:30:00 2024-12-03 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Zoetrope Animation Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17. Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Willowbrook Library

Meeting Room

Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Art Activity |

Willowbrook Library

Phone: 323.564.5698

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

About the branch

Willowbrook Library occupies a very special place in the history of the County of Los Angeles Public Library. The Los Angeles County Free Library, as it was then called, was founded September 5, 1912.

On Christmas Eve Day, 1912, the County Librarian received a petition from the residents of the Willowbrook Community, requesting that Willowbrook have the first County branch library. This petition was followed up with a long distance call from Mrs. Belle Jenks offering her services and her home for the purpose.

Both offers were accepted and on April 23, 1913, Willowbrook opened as the first branch library of the Los Angeles County Public Library with an initial shipment of 50 books. The library was open for 2 days in April 1913 and circulated 18 books.

In July 1919, the library was moved to a room in the Post Office at rental of $20.00 a month (later reduced during the Depression to $15.00 a month).

In 1950, a library was built on El Segundo Boulevard but was damaged by fire during the 1965 Watts riots. Rebuilt with community donations and dedicated in June 1966, Willowbrook Library served the community at the El Segundo location until the library was relocated to the Kenneth Hahn Plaza in 1987.

On July 28, 2018, Willowbrook Library opened to the public at its new location: 11737 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, 90059.

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn about the Huichol people and the art and symbolism of their yarn paintings. After, we will create our own yarn painting inspired by Huichol traditions. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Collage is an art medium combining images and visual elements together to create a new image that represents a message or an idea. Join us as we learn more about collage art and the benefits of expressing yourself artistically. For Adults.

Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Strawberries are more than just tasty berries. Come find out how important they are to different Native American cultures while we honor this plant with a fun cross stitch activity. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board!

Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
How do snowflakes get their shapes? Why are two snowflakes never the same? Join us as we learn the science behind snowflake formation and design. Afterwards, we will use paper doilies to create beautiful decorative snowflakes. For Adults.

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about the Winter Solstice and how this astronomical event is celebrated around the world. Then, create your own winter ornament for the holidays. For teens ages 12-18.