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LED Paper Craft

Inventor and Engineer Otis Boykin

In-Person Program
2025-02-26 16:30:00 2025-02-26 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Inventor and Engineer Otis Boykin Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18. Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 26
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 16:30:00 2025-02-26 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Inventor and Engineer Otis Boykin Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18. Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Baldwin Park Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate African American and Black History Month by learning about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For tweens & 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 | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Baldwin Park Library
Phone: 626.962.6947
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 Closed
Tue, Mar 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed
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About the branch

Baldwin Park Library was founded on February 27, 1914. It has been at its present location since June 20, 1969.

The Friends of the Library was formed in 1982. This group continues to be active and gives the library volunteers and monetary support.
 

Upcoming events

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Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to navigate Windows, learn keyboard shortcuts and saving files. Part 1 of 4. For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Women's History Month: Binary Bracelets - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us and celebrate the women who were instrumental in forging our progress in computer science. Teens will create bracelets spelling out words like Loved, Smile, or Happy, using binary code. For teens ages 12 – 17.
Computer Basics Skills for Adults - Explore File Navigation and Email Attachments - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to download files from emails and the internet, along with creating attachments on emails. Part 2 of 4. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Mary Blair Inspired Art- Adult Craft - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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Computer Basics for Adults - Internet Safety & Web Browsing - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This workshop builds on the first two workshops. Learn how to stay safe on the internet, do private web browsing and more. Part 3 of 4. For adults.
Women's History Month: Rocketeers - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about three pioneering female astronauts and their contributions to space travel. Afterward, teens will use simple supplies to construct a robotic arm. For teens ages 12-18.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 
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Computer Basics for Adults- Additional Internet Tips - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
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