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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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We're closed Monday February 16 due to Closed for Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(Closed for Presidents' Day)
Tue, Feb 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 Closed
Sun, Feb 22 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

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Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
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
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 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.
Microsoft Windows Workshop - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Do you need assistance navigating Microsoft Windows or learning the basics of e-mail? Seniors Tech Club provides a 4-week workshop with 8 hours of hands-on learning. Laptops and supplies will be provided; just bring your questions! For adults
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 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.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Wed, Mar 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.
Microsoft Windows Workshop - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Do you need assistance navigating Microsoft Windows or learning the basics of e-mail? Seniors Tech Club provides a 4-week workshop with 8 hours of hands-on learning. Laptops and supplies will be provided; just bring your questions! For adults
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 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 The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez. Pick up a copy at the information desk today! For adults
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
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