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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption

In-Person Program
2025-08-21 15:00:00 2025-08-21 16:00:00 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. West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 15:00:00 2025-08-21 16:00:00 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. West Covina Library - Meeting Room

West Covina 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.

Sponsored by Edison International and LA County Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | Workshop |

West Covina Library
Phone: 626.962.3541
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 Closed
Tue, Jul 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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

Founded in 1915, West Covina Library has been located in the West Covina Civic Center since 1961. The first County library designed as a Regional Headquarters, it was remodeled in 1975. Today West Covina Library still serves as the East Regional County Library for the County of Los Angeles Public Library.

Upcoming events

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You'll go bonkers for Billy's magic and comedy with a British twist. For ages 5 – 12.
Teen Name That Tune - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room
Teens will battle it out head-to-head by listening to snippets of popular songs in a music knowledge showdown.  For Ages 12 – 17.
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Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.
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Second Saturday Book Sale - Book Sale
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Seminar Room
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Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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This event is full
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Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room
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Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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Seminar Room
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Meeting Room
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Seminar Room
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Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to try the fitness trend called Zumba? Here's your chance to enjoy a fun workout in a social and inclusive environment during our five-month series. All experience levels and physical ability levels are welcome!
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Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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This event is full
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Meeting Room
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This event is full
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Meeting Room
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Seminar Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.
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Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to try the fitness trend called Zumba? Here's your chance to enjoy a fun workout in a social and inclusive environment during our five-month series. All experience levels and physical ability levels are welcome!
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Thu, Aug 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver. 
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Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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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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