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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

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, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 Closed
Sun, Jul 26 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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Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Express yourself as you sip, and find out where you can access hundreds of yummy recipes with your library card.  For Ages 12 - 17.

Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anyone can create art, but it can feel daunting and intimidating. It doesn’t have to be serious and can be fun! This activity is meant to be a unique way to spark creativity, get paint on canvas, and indulge our silly, artistic sides.

Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about soccer, pond ecosystems, how to create a self-portrait, and so much more as you create something new with us each week.  For Ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Jul 28, 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.

Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about soccer, pond ecosystems, how to create a self-portrait, and so much more as you create something new with us each week.  For Ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity. Help children learn social and emotional skills through shared play time and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Please join us to celebrate the end of summer with games, activities, book giveaways, and food.  For Ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 18, 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.

Thu, Aug 20, 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 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Pick up a copy at the information desk today! For adults