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Cardboard Construction Zone
2026-06-13 11:00:00 2026-06-13 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Cardboard Construction Zone Learn the basics of cardboard engineering and make your own cardboard creature and creations! Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Parking Lot

Saturday, June 13
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-13 11:00:00 2026-06-13 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Cardboard Construction Zone Learn the basics of cardboard engineering and make your own cardboard creature and creations! Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Parking Lot

Learn the basics of cardboard engineering and make your own cardboard creature and creations!

Learn the basics of cardboard engineering and make your own cardboard creature and creations! Recreate your favorite book character, make a mini house, or shield -- fabricate something fantastic!

Ages 5-12 invited to participate, no registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Childrens Programs: Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | DIY & Crafting |

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Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center
Phone: (626) 798-8338
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