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Retro Gadget Adventure!

In-Person Program
2026-08-05 16:00:00 2026-08-05 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Retro Gadget Adventure! Step back in time and discover how technology used to work! In this hands-on library program, kids will explore vintage gadgets like rotary phones, adding machines, and Walkmans. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 05
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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El Camino Real Library

Meeting Room

Step back in time and discover how technology used to work! In this hands-on library program, kids will explore vintage gadgets like rotary phones, adding machines, and Walkmans.

Kids will get the chance to see, touch, and even try out these classic devices while learning how people communicated, created, and listened to music before today’s digital world. It’s a fun and interactive way to understand the evolution of everyday technology!  For ages 5-12 and their families. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education & Literacy | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

El Camino Real Library
Phone: 323.269.8102
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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The library, originally founded in 1929 as the Stephenson Library, moved into its present location in 1972 and was rededicated as El Camino Real Library in 1975. The library was rededicated again in November 2014 after a renovation and expansion that added a meeting room, teen area, and outdoor reading patio. The library is located on the historic El Camino Real.

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