STEAM Events

small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
June 24, 2025 10:30 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


child hands holding small legos over larger legos.
June 24, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Bring your engineering ideas to life with soft blocks, Legos, and more.


Bubblemania making huge bubbles for kids
June 24, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for an interactive, educational, and entertaining program about the science of bubbles. Bubblemania crafts soap bubble creations...


a pair of hands holds a handful of LEGO bricks
June 24, 2025 4:00 PM
Join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can...


illustration of animals reading with Central Library in the backdrop
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Celebrate summer reading at the library! We have lots of fun programs for children every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (except July 23). All events...


Toddler sits under a colorful parachute in a play space with colorful mats covering the floor.
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
June 25, 2025 10:30 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


bubble wands
June 25, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Make your own bubble wands with craft materials and then put them to the test in an afternoon of bubble blowing good time!


Ellen Ochoa headshot in spacesuit
June 25, 2025 3:00 PM
Join us for a special reading of an inspiring short play about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space. From her childhood in La Mesa...


A child's hands full of lego bricks in a variety of colors.
Fourth Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Come build with us at the Library. Each month, we will have a suggested building theme. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be...


A group of older elementary school kids happily standing in front of a stationed yellow bus.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
We are excited to introduce a Children's Summer Math Club. Led by our inspiring Homework Helper, Miss Donna, the Summer Math Club will...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
June 26, 2025 12:00 PM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


kids using artbots
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Each week we will explore science in a different way.


Children building with legos.
June 26, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Come build with us at the Library. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four years...


Animation of a child standing in a kitchen and looking at a recipe, with cartoon fruit and veggies on the counter.
June 26, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
In this creative, hands-on cooking experience, you will create your own delicious treat while learning cooking methods and safety....


Three girls playing with lego
June 26, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn about the science of spinning by making a unique fidget spinner using toy bricks. Ages 5+


Magician Wayne will show amazing magic of disappearing and reappearing some objects.
June 26, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Prepare to be amazed! Join us for an interactive, family-friendly magic show with Magic Wayne. Laughs, surprises, and wonder await children...


two hands hold colorful plastic toy bricks
June 26, 2025 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Join us for an hour of creative exploration and fun! Join us for an exciting experience with bricks, building toys, wooden train tracks,...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
June 27, 2025 10:30 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


kids hands holding colorful lego bricks
Every last Friday from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Hey Venice, it's time for LEGO Club again! You can free build with thousands of bricks, or tip over a Random Cup to complete the...


illistration of retro technology, a computer, floppy disc, VHS player and stack of paper
June 28, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A friendly foray into the world of open access tools available to anyone with a computer and a desire to preserve digital media with future...


Sea animals rest on rocks inside a tidepool.
June 28, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join the Roundhouse Aquarium to learn about ocean science and interact with live tidepool animals at the library.This program was made...


A 3D print being removed from the print bed by a young artist
June 28, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn about 3D printing and 3D modeling. Participants who complete their projects and submit them, will have them printed and available for...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 1, 2025 11:00 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


We Go Bringing NASA science home together - Astro Camp Badge
Mondays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in July
Join us this summer at the Library for Astro Camp, a 10-part series of fun activities. Kids will learn and experience science, technology,...


An illustration of woodland animals reading by a lake with Central Library in the background.
July 1, 2025 3:30 PM
Explore the magic of science! Make your own ice cream in a bag and then add your favorite toppings.
Recommended for kids, teens, and...


Bubbles floating around!
July 1, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us in the library courtyard for fun with bubbles! Experiment with creating bubbles using different objects and test out the science of...


3 artbots smiling and drawing on paper
July 1, 2025 4:15 PM
Create a simple, vibrating robot that skitters around on marker legs and leaves a colorful trail of art behind! We will make a simple...


Three animated sharks in the ocean
July 1, 2025 4:30 PM
Enjoy shark stories during Shark Week, and stick around to play with bubbles and make ocean slime.


illustration of animals reading with Central Library in the backdrop
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Celebrate summer reading at the library! We have lots of fun programs for children every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (except July 23). All events...


Toddler sits under a colorful parachute in a play space with colorful mats covering the floor.
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 2, 2025 11:00 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


A group of older elementary school kids happily standing in front of a stationed yellow bus.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
We are excited to introduce a Children's Summer Math Club. Led by our inspiring Homework Helper, Miss Donna, the Summer Math Club will...


Paper airplane parts and designs.
July 2, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn about aerodynamics and design your very own airplane.Supplies are limited to the first 9 participants. 


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 3, 2025 12:30 PM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


kids using artbots
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Each week we will explore science in a different way.


Seeds and leaves in planters.
Thursdays at 3pm Through May 15 (Resumes in July)
Join our master gardener, Ms. Bobi, to learn the basics of gardening with fun activities at each session!


Child's hands holding Lego bricks
July 3, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building! Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything...


Girl working on a robotic craft.
Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to...


A man is holding a reptile, a child is staring at it, and a child is touching it.
July 7, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Get ready for some reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods! The Reptile Family is here to share some educational information about these scaly...


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