Access to all Library services will be unavailable on Thursday, July 23, 2026 starting at 9 pm due to server maintenance. Services are expected to resume in the early morning hours of Friday, July 24, 2026.
Get ready for some shrinkin' fun! Create your own design or choose from a set of printed designs to make a keychain using shrink film that rose in popularity in the 1980s. For teens ages 12 – 17.
We will be learning about who created shrinky dinks, why it rose in popularity, and its reaction to heat as it shrinks! The art of a shrinky dink, or shrink art, is a craft activity that consists of a polystyrene sheet that can be cut from household scissors. All materials will be provided.
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.
Celebrate a summer of reading, exploration, and discovery! Log your reading and activities to earn badges and prizes. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!
The program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Lomita Library.
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |
The Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.
By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.
In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.
In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.
On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.
