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Zoetrope
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Zoetrope Animation

In-Person Program

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.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Art Activity |

Malibu Library

Phone: 310.456.6438

Hours
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Malibu Library, located in the Malibu Civic Center Complex, was established in 1970 by the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Prior to 1970, a bookmobile provided library service to the Malibu community serving residents in Topanga Canyon and along the Pacific Coast Highway.

On April 22, 2012, a grand opening celebration was held to mark the completion of a $6 million renovation of the Malibu Library, designed by the architectural firm of LPA, Inc. and funded by revenue generated from local property taxes.

The new sustainable, LEED-certified library has been redesigned to represent Malibu's sand, sea and sun culture with features such as:

-A replica of the Adamson House tile rug in the main lobby
-A photographic exhibit featuring historical images of the area
-The Children's area featuring a marine life motif, including an 8' by 14' porcelain tile art piece designed by artist Christine Nguyen
-A Teen area that embraces Malibu's surf culture.
 

Upcoming events

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the nature that is all around us! Take a walk through Legacy Park with a City of Malibu naturalist. We'll start at Malibu Library and finish with a short storytime in the park. For ages 2 – 10 with parent or caregiver.
Register

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Tom Kreider asks big questions about human-sized problems. With humor and pathos, these essays and Kreider’s signature cartoons leave us with newfound wisdom to examine our own chaotic journeys through life. For Adults

Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Families will sing, move, and play child-friendly instruments together. Early childhood music education specialist Cheryl Lev will bring her guitar and lots of fun musical props for everyone to enjoy. For children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers.

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.

Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens 13 - 17.

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
A fun, interactive and engaging workshop for kids. Participants will learn the basics of face painting, including different techniques and tools used to create various designs. For ages 5 - 12.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic. For adults.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate your favorite book or fandom by creating a one of a kind book bag for you and your stuff that will be the envy of all. We’ll provide fabric markers and totes and you bring the artistic imagination. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
The Pepperdine Guitar Department presents a concert featuring musicians studying with world-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening. For adults.