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STEAM: Build Your Own Catapult
2025-02-12 16:00:00 2025-02-12 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles STEAM: Build Your Own Catapult Harness the power of historical technology and learn about catapults! Construct and decorate these miniature medieval machines and walk away with a bit of knowledge on the science behind these famed devices. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 16:00:00 2025-02-12 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles STEAM: Build Your Own Catapult Harness the power of historical technology and learn about catapults! Construct and decorate these miniature medieval machines and walk away with a bit of knowledge on the science behind these famed devices. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room

Hawthorne Library

Meeting Room

Harness the power of historical technology and learn about catapults! Construct and decorate these miniature medieval machines and walk away with a bit of knowledge on the science behind these famed devices. 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 | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | Art Activity |

Hawthorne Library
Phone: 310.679.8193
Hours
We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
Tue, Jan 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and moved to its present location in 1962. The facility was remodeled in 1978. The Friends of the Hawthorne Libraries started in 1979. The library serves a 5.99 square mile area.

Upcoming events

Teens Learn to Crochet - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Visit Hawthorne Library to learn basic crochet techniques and start a project to take home. Yarn and hooks will be supplied! For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Seniors Tech Club: Microsoft Word - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors Tech Club workshops are designed to help all levels of participants feel comfortable. In this class, seniors will be introduced to using MS Word and some of its features. For adults.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
The Dancing Storytellers: Indian Mythology and Me - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, February 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian Mythology and Me is a dynamic dance and theater performance that artfully weave rhythm, song, gesture and facial expressions into an interactive exploration of Indian mythology and its connections to our world today. For ages 5 -12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Seniors Tech Club: Microsoft Word - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Seniors Tech Club workshops are designed to help all levels of participants feel comfortable. In this class, seniors will be introduced to using MS Word and some of its features. For adults.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! We'd like to hear your suggestions for new programs and services. You can earn community service hours if age 14+. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Jungle Drums Circle with Chazz Ross - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join renowned drummer and entertainer Chazz as he takes us on a journey through the sounds of the African jungle drums in this interactive program for kids. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
STEAM: Build Your Own Catapult
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Harness the power of historical technology and learn about catapults! Construct and decorate these miniature medieval machines and walk away with a bit of knowledge on the science behind these famed devices. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 2 and caregivers.
The Dancing Storytellers: Indian Mythology and Me - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Indian Mythology and Me is a dynamic dance and theater performance that artfully weave rhythm, song, gesture and facial expressions into an interactive exploration of Indian mythology and its connections to our world today. For ages 5 -12.
Teen Writing Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Visit Hawthorne Library to learn about our resources for writing your own story or novel. Then spend some time workshopping ideas or works in progress. For ages 12 - 17.
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