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Two catapults built from craft sticks and three boxes of small white balls.

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MākMō: Catapult Challenge

In-Person Program
2023-04-04 15:00:00 2023-04-04 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MākMō: Catapult Challenge Compete to see who can build the best catapult or trebuchet, while learning about engineering and physics. For ages 6 - 12  and their caregivers Lancaster Library -

Tuesday, April 04
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-04 15:00:00 2023-04-04 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles MākMō: Catapult Challenge Compete to see who can build the best catapult or trebuchet, while learning about engineering and physics. For ages 6 - 12  and their caregivers Lancaster Library -

Compete to see who can build the best catapult or trebuchet, while learning about engineering and physics. For ages 6 - 12  and their caregivers

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: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Maker Mobile |

Lancaster Library
Phone: 661.948.5029
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
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About the branch

The original Lancaster Library was established by the Los Angeles County Free Public Library in October 1912 in the Antelope Valley Union High School which was located on the southwest corner of Tenth Street (now Lancaster Boulevard) and Cedar Avenue. Subsequently, the Lancaster Library occupied space in a local drugstore, the Chamber of Commerce, and the County Justice Court.

In 1950, the Library moved to Fig Avenue and provided library services from this site for the next fourteen years. The expanded Lancaster Library opened on West Avenue J in 1964.

Due to rapid population growth throughout the Antelope Valley, a new library was built in 1995-1996 on Lancaster Boulevard in the Lancaster Old Town Site to provide library services to the residents of Lancaster and the surrounding communities.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
With your baby on your lap, enjoy bonding through favorite old and new nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and age-appropriate books. For ages 0 - 18 months with an adult caregiver.
Donut Day Delights! - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate National Donut Day with us! Learn about the origin of the holiday, paint a ceramic donut, make a felt donut, and check out a cookbook to make your own donuts at home! For ages 6-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Imagination Station - In-Person
Sat, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of DIY art. Let your creativity run wild and make an artistic piece or two that can be displayed in the library! Supplies will be provided. For kids ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Teen Saturday Club: Fiber Arts - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room
Fiber art includes activities like weaving, embroidery, and sewing. Fiber art may be a rug, a wall hanging, an item of clothing, a book cover, or even a sculpture made with fabric. Join us to learn different fiber art techniques. For ages 12 - 17.
MākMō: Paper Boats - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 ages 6 - 12 and their adult caregiver.
MākMō: KEVA Bridge Challenge - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
There's a dangerous crevasse in your path, and all you have to cross it are wooden blocks! Come see if you are up to this engineering challenge: build a bridge across the span and see how your design holds up. For ages 12 - 18.
Music and Movement - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us as we focus on early literacy through movement, songs, stories, dance, and exploration of musical concepts and instruments. Children and their caregivers will have fun exploring music and dance together! For ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Father's Day Mug - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered when we started celebrating Father's Day? We will learn the history of Father's Day, while we decorate a mug for your dad or other important adult in your life. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
With your baby on your lap, enjoy bonding through favorite old and new nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and age-appropriate books. For ages 0 - 18 months with an adult caregiver.
Registration opens Friday, June 2 2023 at 10:30am
Harry Potter Book Club (for Tweens!) - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcome to the Harry Potter book club! For this session, we will be discussing our progress in reading the third book in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.  Fun activities await!  Costumes are welcomed. For ages 10 - 14.
Teen Saturday Club: Fiber Arts - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Fiber art includes activities like weaving, embroidery, and sewing. Fiber art may be a rug, a wall hanging, an item of clothing, a book cover, or even a sculpture made with fabric. Join us to learn different fiber art techniques. For ages 12 - 17.
Book Party - High School Musical 3 Senior Year: The Junior Novel - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Group Study Room
Join us to discuss the book, High School Musical 3 Senior Year: The Junior Novel by N. B. Grace, then we will have fun painting with a paint spinner and other media, too! This book selection is appropriate for Grades 3 - 7.
Adult 101: Credit Cards - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about credit cards. We’ll cover the basics of using credit cards for payments so when you’re ready to seek credit on your own you’ll know how to manage it responsibly. For ages 13 – 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
The Wacko Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Come and enjoy the hilarious antics and the amazing magic by Wacko! All ages are welcome.
This event is full
Origami Tiles - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the technique to fold diamond-patterned origami tiles, then exercise your creativity by using them to create interlocking patterns. For adults.
Teen Saturday Club: Fiber Arts - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Fiber art includes activities like weaving, embroidery, and sewing. Fiber art may be a rug, a wall hanging, an item of clothing, a book cover, or even a sculpture made with fabric. Join us to learn different fiber art techniques. For ages 12 - 17.
Tough Topics for Teens: Tobacco Industry Marketing - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join our conversation about how the tobacco industry has marketed to young people and develop refusal strategies to stay tobacco free. Learn about the dangers of tobacco products and the health impacts of nicotine use. For ages 13 – 17.
Huichol Art : Beaded Bottle - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate the first day of Summer by creating a colorful Huichol-inspired Mexican folk art beaded bottle. Huichol art is handmade art pieces made with tiny beads of different colors. Ages 12-17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Sun Catchers - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Together, we will learn about stained-glass and how it was originally discovered. Afterwards, we will make a beautiful sun catcher. We have a variety of fish, turtles, and  butterflies, from which to choose!  For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
STEAM: Under the Microscope - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Learn about the microscope, its use, and how to view the prepared slides. Bring your own specimens to view! You will also make and take home a plastic cup microscope. For kids ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Teen Saturday Club: Fiber Arts - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Fiber art includes activities like weaving, embroidery, and sewing. Fiber art may be a rug, a wall hanging, an item of clothing, a book cover, or even a sculpture made with fabric. Join us to learn different fiber art techniques. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
With your baby on your lap, enjoy bonding through favorite old and new nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and age-appropriate books. For ages 0 - 18 months with an adult caregiver.
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