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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption

In-Person Program

2025-04-21 14:00:00 2025-04-21 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12. Chet Holifield Library -

Monday, April 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-21 14:00:00 2025-04-21 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12. Chet Holifield Library -

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

Sponsored by Edison International and LA County Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

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Chet Holifield Library

Phone: 323.728.0421

Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 Closed
Sun, Feb 08 Closed

About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through interactive singing and dancing, babies and toddlers can explore music and movement in a positive way. Shake your sillies out with Miss Kym and enjoy learning in a safe and nurturing environment. For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers

Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of various Detective Maigret novels by Georges Simenon. Pick up a copy at the information desk today! For adults.

Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Celebrate the Winter Olympics by making a mini bobsled and learning about a legendary 1988 Jamaican bobsled team. For teens ages 13 - 17

Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.