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STEAM Saturday: Engineer a Haunted House

In-Person Program
2025-10-04 14:00:00 2025-10-04 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles STEAM Saturday: Engineer a Haunted House Create your own spooky illusions! In this STEAM program we will explore the engineering of carnival and theme park attractions. Learn about forced perspective and build your own haunted house illusion to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver. Hawthorne Library -

Saturday, October 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-04 14:00:00 2025-10-04 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles STEAM Saturday: Engineer a Haunted House Create your own spooky illusions! In this STEAM program we will explore the engineering of carnival and theme park attractions. Learn about forced perspective and build your own haunted house illusion to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver. Hawthorne Library -

Create your own spooky illusions! In this STEAM program we will explore the engineering of carnival and theme park attractions. Learn about forced perspective and build your own haunted house illusion to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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Hawthorne Library
Phone: 310.679.8193
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
Tue, Sep 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and moved to its present location in 1962. The facility was remodeled in 1978. The Friends of the Hawthorne Libraries started in 1979. The library serves a 5.99 square mile area.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dr. Nahum Melamed will discuss how NASA/JPL are mitigating space debris and asteroids. For adults.
Raising Resilient Children - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn about raising resilient children and explore strategies to take home to try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children age 3 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teens Learn to Crochet - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit Hawthorne Library to learn basic crochet techniques and start a project to take home. Yarn and hooks will be available while supplies last. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Alebrijes - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Let's learn about Hispanic heritage around the world through the decorative, colorful figurines known as alebrijes. Then make an alebrije-inspired figurine of your own to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Learn Basic Tech - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 23, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Do you have trouble with technology? Delete the Divide's curriculum will help you develop the basic skills of using computers, apps, smartphones, Internet, and security. For adults.
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Learn Basic Tech - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 24, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Do you have trouble with technology? Delete the Divide's curriculum will help you develop the basic skills of using computers, apps, smartphones, Internet, and security. For adults.
Register
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join the teen advisory board! Voice your opinions and suggest new programs and services, while working with teens who share your interest in the library. Community service hours available for eligible teens. For ages 12 - 17.
STEAM Saturday: Engineer a Haunted House - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your own spooky illusions! In this STEAM program we will explore the engineering of carnival and theme park attractions. Learn about forced perspective and build your own haunted house illusion to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
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