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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
We're closed Wednesday January 01
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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

Mon, Dec 30, 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.

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between by Eric Nusbaum.

Wed, Jan 15, 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

Thu, Jan 16, 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

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve your reading comprehension skills. For ages 5 - 12.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. For adults.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Color theory? Never heard of it. Painting inside the lines? Boring! Instead, let your creativity run wild. Join us for a stress-free session of Bad Art and create your best “worst” masterpiece.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.