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Simple Machines and Clever Contraptions

featuring LEGO Technic
2023-12-04 16:00:00 2023-12-04 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Simple Machines and Clever Contraptions Use LEGO Technic blocks to learn about gears, cranks, winches, and more. Building instructions will be provided to get you started, followed by time to free-build. Recommended for ages 8 and up. University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room

Monday, December 04
4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Use LEGO Technic blocks to learn about gears, cranks, winches, and more. Building instructions will be provided to get you started, followed by time to free-build. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

This activity is inspired LEGO Technic Non-Electric Models, by Yoshihito Isogawa. His books are available in our Libby e-book collection.

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AGE GROUP: | Tweens (9-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Activities & Games |

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