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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
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 Closed
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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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

Homemade Musical Instruments - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn about different musical instruments and then make an oboe and a harmonica out of everyday objects. For ages 5-12.
Short Story Writing - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Are you a budding writer? Learn the foundations of a story and get started by writing your very own book. For ages 5-12.
Sketching Challenges - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Challenge yourself by drawing with your nondominant hand, or use one single motion to draw a picture. Take part in different challenges and test your art skills at your own pace. For ages 5-12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 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.
Pineapple Bun Demonstration - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Watch and learn as chef Phoebe Chow prepares an authentic Pineapple Bun, or Bo Law Bao. You will learn the science behind making this delicious bread with a crunchy crust, as well as taste a sample. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 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 The First Ladies by Marie Benedict. For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 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.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
To celebrate our last meeting before the summer we'll have 'graduation practice' for our seniors, followed by snacks and a library scavenger hunt that will uncover important advice for graduation day. For ages 12 - 18
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