Octavia E. Butler Library Science Fiction Contest and Festival 2023-2024
Enjoy LAist news coverage of our festival!
LAist Feature about the Sci-Fi Festival: A School Renamed For Octavia E. Butler Is Trying To Live Up To Her Legacy
LAist Article: A New Generation of Science Fiction Writers - image of student holding the contest book
LAist article cover image with librarian, Natalie Daily. Science Fiction For Young Adults: An LAist Guide From Middle School Students
Octavia E. Butler Library Science Fiction Contest Book 2023-2024. Read all of this year's entries!
2024 OEB Library Science Fiction Festival Recap Video
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 YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE USING OUR MAP AND PROGRAM!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
