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Esl Conversation Club
The Lawrence Hall of Science presents Mesoamerican Makers-Mayan Pyramids and the Solstice crafts
August 7, 2026 at Oakland Public Library: César E. Chávez Branch in Oakland, CA
Explore how the Maya studied the sun and stars to track time. Learn how places like Chichen Itza were built to mark the solstices - the longest and shortest days of the year. Then design and build your own model that uses light and shadow to show a special day in the sky.
The César E. Chávez Branch is part of the Oakland Public Library system in the Fruitvale neighborhood, inside the Fruitvale Transit Village near the BART station. The space is straightforward and busy, with a typical mix of families, teens, and older patrons throughout the afternoon. Inside, there are rows of books, a clearly marked children’s area, a teen section, and tables where people actually sit and work. more...