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Octavia E. Butler Library Science Fiction Festival 2024

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Octavia E. Butler Library Science Fiction Festival - March 22, 2024


The festival details are below and are subject to change. / Los detalles del festival se encuentran a continuación y están sujetos a cambios.

PLAN FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE USING OUR MAP AND PROGRAM!

First page of the PDF file: 2024SCIFIPROGRAMFORWEB

FOCUSED MISSIONS The missions offered below will have limited availability and will be offered at specific times. / MISIONES ENFOCADAS Las misiones que se ofrecen a continuación tendrán disponibilidad limitada y se ofrecerán en horarios específicos.

FUNGUS AMONG US

Check out fungal specimens with Aaron Tupac from Exploring the Mycoverse! Learn how fungal systems are all around us and connected to all of our other systems.

THAT’S HEAVY

Explore gravity with YWCA TechGyrls.

SCI FI FILM TRAILERS

Work with Josh Evans to star in your own Sci Fi Movie Trailer! Gather a group of friends to star in the newest Sci Fi blockbusters. 

SPECTROSCOPY

Learn the science behind astronomy with Mt. Wilson Observatory. Observe spectrums and see how rainbows provide information.

BIG UNIVERSE

Learn about the scale of the universe and the feasibility of space travel with Carnegie Observatories.

MEET THE AUTHORS OF MAPLE'S THEORY OF FUN

Meet Kate McMillan and Ruthie Prillaman, authors of Maple’s Theory of Fun and learn how to bring a character to life!

Independent Missions - Make sure you stop by these presenters and get stamps!

Macro/micro art - Make planetary, galaxy, nebula, or organism art with Lightbringer!

Macro/micro art - Make planetary, galaxy, nebula, or organism art with Lightbringer!

Photo Booth - Visit the Day One photo booth to make an event keepsake!

Photo Booth - Visit the Day One photo booth to make an event keepsake!

Soot Sprite Keychain - Visit Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection Van to make a Soot Sprite Keychain!

Soot Sprite Keychain - Visit Altadena Libraries’ Curiosity Connection Van to make a Soot Sprite Keychain!

Come dressed in an awesome sci-fi costume and enter the contest! Judging at 5:00

Come dressed in an awesome sci-fi costume and enter the contest! Judging at 5:00

Free books - Complete 4 missions and pick out a free book sponsored by Access Books, Pacific Oaks CCSI, and Octavia’s Bookshelf!

Free books - Complete 4 missions and pick out a free book sponsored by Access Books, Pacific Oaks CCSI, and Octavia’s Bookshelf!

Ask an astronomer - Drop by to ask an astronomer from the Planetary Society your burning questions about space and science! What if......? If only.......? If this goes on......

Ask an astronomer - Drop by to ask an astronomer from the Planetary Society your burning questions about space and science! What if......? If only.......? If this goes on......

Hapazomes - Use flowers to make art prints with Remainders Creative Reuse!

Hapazomes - Use flowers to make art prints with Remainders Creative Reuse!

Octavia E. Butler library Science Fiction Contest gallery & Ceremony - Celebrate the winners of this year's sci-fi contest! 5:30 in the auditorium

Octavia E. Butler library Science Fiction Contest gallery & Ceremony - Celebrate the winners of this year's sci-fi contest! 5:30 in the auditorium

OEB Robotics Club - Learn how to code a robot with OEB Magnet's Robotics Club!

OEB Robotics Club - Learn how to code a robot with OEB Magnet's Robotics Club!

Bring Some Cash to Get Snacks and Treats!

Glee Snacks - Bring some cash to get some snacks and treats. Your purchases will raise money for Glee!

Glee Snacks - Bring some cash to get some snacks and treats. Your purchases will raise money for Glee!

Kona Ice - Support the school & enjoy a cool treat!

Kona Ice - Support the school & enjoy a cool treat!

Nachos - Bring some cash to get some nachos. Your purchases will raise money for Band and Orchestra!

Nachos - Bring some cash to get some nachos. Your purchases will raise money for Band and Orchestra!

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