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Teen Advisory Board with DIY Dragsters

In-Person Program
2026-05-19 16:00:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Advisory Board with DIY Dragsters Join the Teen Advisory Board! Suggest new programs and services, and work with teens that share your interests in the library and helping the community. Afterwards, create your own dragster racecar to see who can go the fastest. For ages 12 - 18. Woodcrest Library -

Tuesday, May 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 16:00:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Advisory Board with DIY Dragsters Join the Teen Advisory Board! Suggest new programs and services, and work with teens that share your interests in the library and helping the community. Afterwards, create your own dragster racecar to see who can go the fastest. For ages 12 - 18. Woodcrest Library -

Join the Teen Advisory Board! Suggest new programs and services, and work with teens that share your interests in the library and helping the community. Afterwards, create your own dragster racecar to see who can go the fastest. For ages 12 - 18.

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services, while working with teens that share your interests in the library and helping the community. You can even earn community service hours while you have fun. New participants are always welcome--bring a friend! Afterwards put together your own dragster racecar and see who can go the fastest.

For ages 12 - 18.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

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Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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Join the Teen Advisory Board! Suggest new programs and services, and work with teens that share your interests in the library and helping the community. Afterwards, create your own dragster racecar to see who can go the fastest. For ages 12 - 18.
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