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Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop

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2025-07-03 11:00:00 2025-07-03 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12. Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, July 03
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-03 11:00:00 2025-07-03 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12. Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. 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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Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Phone: 310.323.6363

Hours
Mon, Jun 23 Closed
Tue, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed

About the branch

Gardena Library was born under the sponsorship of the Wednesday Progressive Club before the Los Angeles County Free Library was founded in 1912.

In 1914, Gardena Library became a branch of the new County System. Only a few months later, the library was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles City Library Board due to annexation. It was not until August 1951 that Gardena Library came back to the County System.

The present building was dedicated on December 5, 1964 and re-named Gardena Mayme Dear Memorial Library on May 30, 1992 in honor of the late Mrs. Mayme Dear for her many years of dedicated volunteer services to the library.

The Gardena Mayme Dear Library features an enclosed Japanese Garden designed by Takuma P. Tono, professor of landscape design at Tokyo Agriculture University. The 150-year-old stone lantern in the garden was a gift of Gardena's sister city, Ichikawa. A mosaic mural above the main entrance depicts the development of books and printing.

The library was closed for refurbishment in 2008 and reopened in January 2009 with a fresh contemporary interior and new furniture. The Teen Space was dedicated in February 2011.

Upcoming events

Fri, Jun 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
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Fri, Jun 27, 10:45am - 11:15am
Matching and sorting are fun ways to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items to match the colors in egg carton wells then use the items for a process-based art activity!. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duct tape is a highly versatile and durable material. Learn about its history and make yourself a duct tape wallet. For ages 13 - 17.

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The book for June is The Guncle by Steven Rowley. For adults.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
With live specimens and real-life demonstrations, Wild Man Dan explores the amazing world of reptiles, arachnids, and other fascinating animals, emphasizing respect for wildlife while delivering essential safety tips. For ages 5 - 12.

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly art meet-up! Create a decoupage tile coaster in this fun program. Coasters make great gifts or decorations for your home! For adults.
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Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate the art of poetry in this fun interactive workshop. You will roll a dice to guide your poetry writing and collaborate with others. After writing your poem share your masterpiece with the group.   For adults.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
A magic show that combines puppetry, juggling, balloons, games, prizes, and comedy, with tons of audience participation! For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Come be a part of the Ability Alliance Club for a day of fun and excitement! Enjoy crafts, games, and movement in a safe and welcoming environment. For adults.

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
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Fri, Jul 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.
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Fri, Jul 11, 10:45am - 11:15am
Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to create a junk journal using everyday materials. Use your journal to write draw or keep memories! In this session we will create the cover and signature for your journal. For adults.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Super Science Super Show brings us interactive science demonstrations that entertain and educate, followed by a hands-on museum walk-around where participants interact with fun science experiments. For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:45am - 11:15am
Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to create a junk journal using everyday materials. Use your journal to write draw or keep memories! In this session we will bind our journal and decorate the cover. For adults.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dipsie is excited to go back to the library and even made a cake to celebrate the big day! However, the Library Bandit steals the cake! An interactive bonanza of fun! For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 - 12.
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:45am - 11:15am
Tie-dye and color mixing is fun for children of all ages. Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The book for July is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. For adults.