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catapults built with popsicle sticks

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MākMō: Catapult Challenge

In-Person Program

2023-03-25 13:00:00 2023-03-25 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MākMō: Catapult Challenge Compete to see who can build the best catapult, while learning about engineering and physics. For ages 12 – 18 Leland R. Weaver Library -

Saturday, March 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-25 13:00:00 2023-03-25 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MākMō: Catapult Challenge Compete to see who can build the best catapult, while learning about engineering and physics. For ages 12 – 18 Leland R. Weaver Library -

Compete to see who can build the best catapult, while learning about engineering and physics. For ages 12 – 18

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. 


This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Maker Mobile |

Leland R. Weaver Library

Phone: 323.567.8853

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day Closure
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day Closure)
Tue, May 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed

About the branch

The city of South Gate was incorporated in 1923 with a population of about 2,500 residents. The first South Gate Library was opened that same year in a back room of City Hall. Starting in 1931, the County of Los Angeles Free Library began providing library service to local residents.

In 1948, the County of Los Angeles built a library in the South Gate Civic Center, north of California Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. In the 1960's, plans were made to build a larger, more modern public library for the prospering community that was home to several major manufacturers, including General Motors.

In 1973, the Leland R. Weaver Library, named in honor of a former South Gate councilman, was officially opened to the public at its present location on Tweedy Boulevard.

Upcoming events

Wed, May 31, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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.

Thu, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for games, anime screenings, and art activities! Each meeting will have a different activity decided on by teens for teens.  For ages 12 – 18

Fri, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Únase a nosotros para el club de conversación. Cada reunión les dará la oportunidad de practicar inglés con otros adultos sobre diferentes temas. Para adultos. El espacio es limitado y se requiere inscripción avanzada.

Tue, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun and get creative with string and paint. Watch the art unravel before your eyes! Although aprons will be provided, we still suggest that you wear clothing that you don't mind getting messy in. For Ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 07, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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.

Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Únase a nosotros para el club de conversación. Cada reunión les dará la oportunidad de practicar inglés con otros adultos sobre diferentes temas. Para adultos. El espacio es limitado y se requiere inscripción avanzada.

Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Wed, Jun 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
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.

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for games, anime screenings, and art activities! Each meeting will have a different activity decided on by teens for teens.  For ages 12 – 18

Fri, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in learning how to create a paper boat and test its seaworthiness! Will your boat be able to float and make its journey across the sea? For children ages 6 – 12 and their adult caregiver. 

Tue, Jun 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Do you have the need for speed? Join us in creating customized marble run mazes that can twist, turn, and spin with incredible velocity. Ages 12 – 18

Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for games, anime screenings, and art activities! Each meeting will have a different activity decided on by teens for teens.  For ages 12 – 18

Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For students entering Grades 1 - 6.