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Optical illusions - thaumatropes

Optical Illusions: Thaumatropes

In-Person Program
2023-07-18 15:00:00 2023-07-18 16:00:00 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. Florence Library -

Tuesday, July 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-18 15:00:00 2023-07-18 16:00:00 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. Florence Library -

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 |

Florence Library
Phone: 323.581.8028
Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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About the branch

Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary School.

In 1920, the collection of 1,000 books and 11 magazine subscriptions was moved into a building with a converted stable at 7607 Crocket Boulevard. In 1924, the library was housed at 7215 Beach Boulevard and was again moved in 1931/32 to a storefront building at the corner of Makee Street and Florence Avenue. This storefront facility was refurbished in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of the Florence Library.

In 1970, the library was moved to the current location. The Library was refurbished beginning December 2001 and reopened May 2002.

The Library debuted its new refurbished location at the Florence-Firestone Community Service Center on May 3, 2023.

Upcoming events

Florence's ESL Café
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? for Adults.
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Games - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about two traditional games, ddakji from Korea and len choa from Thailand. Have fun making versions of these games that you can enjoy with family and friends! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.  For Adults.
Book Bingo - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Celebrate reading with exciting rounds of book bingo! Win a book to build up your personal library and have a chance to receive other prizes too! While supplies last. For the whole family.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Play and Explore--Evening Edition - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come join us for an evening of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Raising Confident, Competent Children - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn about raising confident, competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12.
Keith Haring Artwork - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of Pride Month, learn about American Artist Keith Haring, who often advocated for the LGBTQ+ community through his art. Then make a paper dancing dog inspired by one of his notable artworks. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
End of School Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries Afternoon - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Say so long to the end of the school year by celebrating famous book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. Make your own diary and play a game related to the series! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
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