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STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers

In-Person Program
2025-08-25 15:00:00 2025-08-25 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers What do tennis balls, computers and salad dressing have in common? Join us to learn how all these polymers compare, how you use polymers every day, and even use some science to create your own! For teens ages 12 - 18. Castaic Library - Teen Study Room

Monday, August 25
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 15:00:00 2025-08-25 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers What do tennis balls, computers and salad dressing have in common? Join us to learn how all these polymers compare, how you use polymers every day, and even use some science to create your own! For teens ages 12 - 18. Castaic Library - Teen Study Room

Castaic Library

Teen Study Room

What do tennis balls, computers and salad dressing have in common? Join us to learn how all these polymers compare, how you use polymers every day, and even use some science to create your own! For teens ages 12 - 18.

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | JJCPA | Art Activity |

Castaic Library
Phone: 661.257.7410
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

The Castaic Library opened in November, 2008 in a 6,985 square foot storefront facility. To meet the needs of a growing community, a renovated and expanded library opened in March, 2015. The new Castaic Library features a community meeting room, two group study rooms, an expansive Children's area and a dedicated Teen area. Prior to the opening of the Castaic Library, the area was served by the Santa Clarita Bookmobile.

Upcoming events

Arty Loon Magic Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
The Arty Loon Show is a fun filled family magic show that will have you amazed and astounded! Full of magic, comedy, puppets, games, and so much more! For ages 5 - 12.
Pom-Pom Launcher - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Test your engineering skills and learn about air movement and displacement, then create your own hand-held air cannon and complete to see how far you can launch a pom-pom across the room! For ages 13 - 17
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Crochet Crew - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Teens, learn how to crochet this summer. Master basic stitches, then crochet a simple project. Materials and tools are provided. Already know the basics? You're welcome to join in too! For ages 12  - 18.
Retro Crafts for Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Go back in time and learn or relearn popular crafts of the past. We'll be making Spirograph art, Shrinky Dinks, and more. Part of Summer Discovery Program. All materials are provided. For adults.
STEAM Day - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate National Summer Learning Week with STEAM. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Join for a day full of STEAM activities. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Beach in a Jar - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Capture your  summer memories and create a beach in a jar. We'll engineer a miniature beach chair with fusible beads while chatting about our favorite summer reads. For ages 13 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
MagicWayne - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join MagicWayne for an entertaining adventure. He's a full time, professional magician who's performed for the Dodgers and Lakers and has appeared (and disappeared) at Hollywood's Magic Castle. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For age 5 - 12.
Between the Lines Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
We begin with a young couple, teenagers in love. One day, she disappears … and her absence haunts him for the rest of his life. For adults.
Crochet Crew - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Teens, learn how to crochet this summer. Master basic stitches, then crochet a simple project. Materials and tools are provided. Already know the basics? You're welcome to join in too! For ages 12  - 18.
Tack(y) Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Use thumbtacks to create a unique art piece! All materials are provided. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For adults.
Boba: The History of Tea Making - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Study Room
Love drinking boba tea? Join us in learning about the history of tea making, its health benefits, and modern boba tea culture today. Then, to honor this valued drink, create a boba plushie using supplies provided. For teens, ages 12 - 18.
Harry Potter Birthday Bash - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at the library! There will be games, art projects, and snacks. If you love Harry Potter and the Wizarding World then this is a not to be missed event. Costumes are welcomed! For ages 8 - 108.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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