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Teen STEAM Get ready to explore, create, and express yourself through excit- ing STEAM activities! Discover new skills and enjoy Hands-on crafts and projects that inspire creativity, scientific curiosity, and collaborative thinking. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. Cardboard Automata With a good imagination and some cardboard, you can create almost anything! Join us and learn to build mechanisms with simple materials and create a unique moving sculpture. Ages 13–17 Tu Aug 12 6pm–7pm HPL Free #128139 Ages 13–17 Tu Aug 19 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128138 LED Book Lamp Light up your night with the magic of LED! Learn some begin- ner LED circuitry and papercraft skills to create a one-of-a-kind book lamp. Ages 13–17 Tu Nov 18 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128150 Ages 13–17 Tu Dec 16 6pm–7pm HPL Free #128151 LEGO & Dot Printmaking Celebrate the historical art of printmaking with a modern twist! Use LEGO bricks and dots to create your own unique design and turn it into a custom print. Make a one-of-a-kind art piece or hand-
Create-It-Yourself (CIY) Discover your creative side! Each month, explore a new theme and try out a variety of fun crafts and techniques. All supplies are provided, along with step-by-step written instructions so you can create at your own pace. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. Cider Mulling Spices Learn how to fill and decorate your own jar of mulling spices to be used in ciders, teas, and wines. Ages 18+ Sa Sep 13 2pm–3pm HPL Free #126842 Ages 18+ W Sep 17 6pm–7:30pm HPL Free #126845 Ages 18+ F Sep 19 2pm–3:30pm UPL Free #126862 Ages 18+ W Sep 24 6pm–7:30pm UPL Free #126863 Fairy Light Harvest Wreaths Get into the festive spirit of the season with grapevine wreaths, fairy lights, and other stylish seasonal decor. Ages 18+ F Nov 7 2pm–3:30pm UPL Free #126869 Ages 18+ M Nov 10 6pm–7:30pm HPL Free #126848 Pumpkin Spice Self-Care Create your own lip balms and body scrubs that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to kick off the upcoming fall season. Ages 18+ M Aug 25 6pm–7:30pm HPL Free #126835 Ages 18+ W Aug 27 6pm–7:30pm UPL Free #126857 Ages 18+ F Aug 29 2pm–3:30pm UPL Free #126860 Ages 18+ Sa Aug 30 2pm–3:30pm HPL Free #126837 Spiderweb Crafts Get tangled up into the spirit of the season with fun and decorative crafts inspired by our often misunderstood eight-legged friends! Ages 18+ W Oct 8 6pm–7:30pm HPL Free #126846 Ages 18+ F Oct 10 2pm–3:30pm UPL Free #126847 Ages 18+ M Oct 13 6pm–7:30pm UPL Free #126865 Ages 18+ Sa Oct 18 2pm–3:30pm HPL Free #126866 Korean Book Club Connect with other Korean-speaking readers in this monthly dis- cussion group. Each session features a book read in Korean, offering a chance to share insights, explore literature, and enjoy meaningful conversation in a supportive, language-centered setting. Contact irvinepubliclibrary@cityofirvine.org for informa- tion about our monthly title selections. Ages 18+ 2nd Mondays Sep 8–Nov 10 11am–Noon HPL Free #Varies Pub Trivia Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun night out with our pub-style trivia for adults. Compete solo or in teams on a variety of topics in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Prizes awarded to top scorers! Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. Lord of the Rings Celebrate Hobbit Day by testing your knowledge of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy series. Trivia questions will be drawn from the The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels. Ages 18+ M Sep 22 6pm–7:30pm HPL Free #126830 Back To School Join us for a fun evening of friendly competition that brings back the classroom vibes minus the homework. Whether you were the class clown or the valedictorian, all are welcome to test their trivia smarts. Ages 18+ Th Aug 21 6pm–7:30pm HPL Free #126829
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Paper Engineering Get crafty and celebrate the A in STEAM with some paper engi- neering. Unwind from the school year and create a paper fidget using simple paper folding techniques. Ages 13–17 Tu Sep 23 6pm–7pm HPL Free #128156 Ages 13–17 Tu Sep 30 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128157 Science of Slime Channel your inner scientist and discover how to make slime! Explore the chemistry behind simple household materials and the reactions that create this non-Newtonian fluid. Ages 13–17 Tu Oct 28 6pm–7pm HPL Free #128147 Ages 13–17 Tu Nov 4 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128148 Teen Study Lounge Drop in to get ready for that upcoming test or put the finishing touches on your paper. Hard work needs to be rewarded! Take a break, enjoy some free snacks, or de-stress with some coloring. All supplies provided. Ages 13–17 Tu Aug 26 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128021 Ages 13–17 Tu Sep 2 6pm–7pm HPL Free #128024 Ages 13–17 Tu Sep 23 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128022 Ages 13–17 Tu Sep 30 6pm–7pm HPL Free #128025 Ages 13–17 Tu Oct 28 6pm–7pm UPL Free #128023 ADULTS Adult Book Club Whether you're a lifelong book lover or just getting back into reading, connect with fellow readers in a welcoming space for engaging discussion. Each month, dive into a selected book exploring a variety of genres, voices, and perspectives. Ages 18+ 1st Thursdays Sep 4–Nov 6 11:30am–12:30pm UPL Free #Varies Ages 18+ 2nd Wednesdays Sep 10–Nov 12 11:30am–12:30pm HPL Free #Varies
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Inside Irvine
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