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Front cover of Inventions to Count On

Invention Makerspace

In-Person Program
2026-02-03 16:00:00 2026-02-03 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Invention Makerspace To celebrate African American and Black History Month, learn about famous black inventors, then innovate objects you use every day with the supplies on hand.  For ages 5 - 12 Chet Holifield Library -

Tuesday, February 03
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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To celebrate African American and Black History Month, learn about famous black inventors, then innovate objects you use every day with the supplies on hand.  For ages 5 - 12

Did you know that black and African American creators have invented many useful everyday items, such as the ice cream scoop, the traffic light, and the super soaker?

No registration necessary.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | History, Society, & Culture |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 Closed
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

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