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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
Mon, Dec 16 Closed
Tue, Dec 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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

Winter Dolls - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the history of corn husk and yarn dolls in America. Then make a yarn doll of your own to take home! For ages 5 - 12.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 26, 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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
Adult 101: Journaling and Vision Boards - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to set goals, write them out, and create a plan for success! Create a vision board of pictures, phrases, words, or items that represent you, your plans, and your goals, and reflect on your dream life. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 09, 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 09, 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.
New Year Journaling for Kids - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Feeling inspired by the Owl Diaries or Dork Diaries series? Learn how to start your own journal and the benefits of journaling. Then decorate your own journal to take home. For ages 7 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 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 you are age 14+. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 16, 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 16, 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.
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