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Optical illusions - thaumatropes

Optical Illusions: Thaumatropes

In-Person Program
2023-07-11 16:00:00 2023-07-11 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Optical Illusions: Thaumatropes Join us to build a thaumatrope to create your own optical illusion! For kids ages 5 – 12 with a parent or guardian. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-11 16:00:00 2023-07-11 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Optical Illusions: Thaumatropes Join us to build a thaumatrope to create your own optical illusion! For kids ages 5 – 12 with a parent or guardian. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

El Camino Real Library

Meeting Room

Join us to build a thaumatrope to create your own optical illusion! For kids ages 5 – 12 with a parent or guardian.

The thaumatrope, a toy invented in the 1820’s, is based on a type of optical illusion that is the result of a scientific principle called persistence of vision. Persistence of vision is when we see images in our eyes for a fraction of a second longer than they appear so that images on the two sides of a twirling disc appear as one continuous image.

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

El Camino Real Library
Phone: 323.269.8102
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

The library, originally founded in 1929 as the Stephenson Library, moved into its present location in 1972 and was rededicated as El Camino Real Library in 1975. The library was rededicated again in November 2014 after a renovation and expansion that added a meeting room, teen area, and outdoor reading patio. The library is located on the historic El Camino Real.

Upcoming events

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Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Create Your Own Zines for Teens - In-person Program
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
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Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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