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Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Happy Birthday America! Celebrate the U.S.A.'s 250th birthday by making firework art. Learn about the Declaration of Independence and how fireworks were incorporated into July 4th traditions. For ages 12 - 17.

Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Political buttons go back as far as Washington's inaugural ceremony. Find out their history then celebrate America's 250th anniversary by designing buttons that tell the world what matters to you. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Covina Library - Meeting Room
Happy 250th birthday America! Using patriotic ribbon, twine carnation flowers and a mason jar, join us to create a fun rustic jar holder to celebrate America's 250th birthday - Independence Day! For adults.

Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Covina Library - Meeting Room
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Join us in celebrating this historic milestone with fun, patriotic crafts and activities. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. 

Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
A discussion of Sinclair Lewis' "It Can't Happen Here". For adults.

Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of  Independence by joining us in the read-aloud "Fireworks" by Matthew Burgess! We'll read the book, discuss it, and then create our own confetti firework rolls!

Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
It's the 250th Anniversary of America! Light up the library with sparkling fireworks. Come explore with various paint colors, shapes and materials to create unique firework effects. For ages 3 - 5 with caregiver.

Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Lets celebrate our First Amendment freedom of expression by promoting our favorite brand, band or cause through making oodles of stickers on the cheap. Part of Summer Discovery Program. Bring your ideas! For Teens 12 - 17.

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Join us to discuss 'Rebellion 1776' by Laurie Halse Anderson. For ages 11 - 14.