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Women's History Month: Fun with Polymers

In-Person Program

2023-03-23 15:00:00 2023-03-23 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Women's History Month: Fun with Polymers What do tennis rackets, spacecrafts and helmets have in common? Learn how chemist and inventor Stephanie Kwolek made hundreds of items with her single discovery of polymers, and then use science to create your own. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Sorensen Library -

Thursday, March 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-23 15:00:00 2023-03-23 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Women's History Month: Fun with Polymers What do tennis rackets, spacecrafts and helmets have in common? Learn how chemist and inventor Stephanie Kwolek made hundreds of items with her single discovery of polymers, and then use science to create your own. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18. Sorensen Library -

What do tennis rackets, spacecrafts and helmets have in common? Learn how chemist and inventor Stephanie Kwolek made hundreds of items with her single discovery of polymers, and then use science to create your own. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff or Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

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.

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | Women’s History Month | Art Activity |

Sorensen Library

Phone: 562.695.3979

Hours
Mon, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 Closed

About the branch

n the late 1940's residents of this community organized the Sorensen Park and Recreation Association. Their efforts, in part, led to the founding of a library within the Sorensen Park area.

Dedicated in 1956, it was seen at the time as the first step in a project that would provide a library three times its initial size of 1,048 square feet. The library never was expanded, partly due to budget constraints.

In November of 1992, Sorensen was one of ten County libraries closed in response to State property tax shifts. All materials and equipment were removed to fill pressing needs at other libraries. Happily, in January of 1996, Sorensen was re-opened with funds available through the Community Services District #8. This necessitated completely re-equipping the facility and rebuilding the collection.

In November 2008, Sorensen Library closed once again so a new facility could be built. The new building opened October 1, 2010, and at 10,655 sq. ft., the new building is ten times the size of the former library.

The new Sorensen Library is the County Library's first green library. Meeting the LEED Gold rating, the library is part of the County's Sustainable Design Implementation program, featuring extensive natural/solar lighting, drought resistant landscaping, local building materials and more.

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the Sorensen Library for an afternoon of gaming and activities with your friends! We have awesome video games and board games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Discover fantastic reads for teens to borrow and enjoy at home. For ages 13 – 17

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the Sorensen Library for an afternoon of gaming and activities with your friends! We have awesome video games and board games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Discover fantastic reads for teens to borrow and enjoy at home. For ages 13 – 17

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity to kick off a series of Rainbow Parenting & Family programs! Meet other local LGBTQ+ families, share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! For kids ages 0 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country's cultural and religious traditions.

Tue, Oct 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the Sorensen Library for an afternoon of gaming and activities with your friends! We have awesome video games and board games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Discover fantastic reads for teens to borrow and enjoy at home. For ages 13 – 17

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. For adults.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you love knitting or crocheting? Would you like to learn? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together.

Tue, Oct 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the Sorensen Library for an afternoon of gaming and activities with your friends! We have awesome video games and board games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Discover fantastic reads for teens to borrow and enjoy at home. For ages 13 – 17

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Pumpkin Jack is looking a little droopy! Come in and listen to the great Fall story, Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell to find out why. Then paint your very own pumpkin and see how it transforms overtime! For ages 5 - 12.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Great Divide: A Novel by Cristina Henríquez. Books are available for checkout at the library. For adults.

Tue, Nov 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the Sorensen Library for an afternoon of gaming and activities with your friends! We have awesome video games and board games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Discover fantastic reads for teens to borrow and enjoy at home. For ages 13 – 17