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Build & Explore

In-Person Program
2025-04-03 15:30:00 2025-04-03 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Build & Explore Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Thursday, April 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 15:30:00 2025-04-03 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Build & Explore Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 310.327.4830
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 Closed
Tue, Jul 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

The original library opened in a leased storefront building at 18419 S. Avalon Blvd on June 4, 1959. The present library was dedicated on June 2, 1973.

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