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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
We're closed Monday March 31
Mon, Mar 31 Closed
Tue, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 Closed
Sun, Apr 06 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

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 17, 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 Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki. For Adults.
Music Time with Key n' Harmony - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Key n' Harmony plays familiar and original songs and features a hands-on drum and percussion time to encourage development of your child's rhythm and motor skills. For ages 1 - 5 years and caregivers.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washing clothes is an activity of daily life. Stop by to learn laundry basics to maintain clean and fresh smelling clothes. It will save you money and and help your clothes last. For ages 13 - 17.
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 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.
Fairy Tale Crowns - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Be a king or queen in an imaginary fairy tale! Discover a variety of fairy tale books and use an array of art supplies to create a crown of your own. For ages 5-12.
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.
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