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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption

In-Person Program
2025-06-25 16:00:00 2025-06-25 17:00:00 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. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 16:00:00 2025-06-25 17:00:00 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. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Paramount Library

Meeting Room

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

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Paramount Library
Phone: 562.630.3171
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 Closed
Tue, Jun 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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About the branch

Help us celebrate the long anticipated reopening of Paramount Library! Join us for a celebration featuring Supervisor Janice Hahn and Library Director Skye Patrick, refreshments, giveaways, and activities for the family! 

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Christopher T. Magician
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we kick off our Summer Discovery Program with a hilarious and interactive magic show by Christopher T. Magician! For ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
Make Your Own Storytime Board - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board with colorful felt shapes to imagine and tell your own stories! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers. 
Decode This: Morse Code Bracelets - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Morse code and create a top-secret accessory. Write your name or favorite phrase using beads and the rules of Morse code. You’ll leave with a new piece of jewelry that only those who understand Morse code can decipher! For ages 13 – 17.
Storytime with the Mayor
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special storytime with the Mayor of Paramount! Enjoy a special story read by Mayor Lemons and then take part in a fun craft. For children 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Journaling for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills.  Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises. For Adults 18 and over.
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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