LAKEPORT, Calif. – Teens are invited to Lakeport Library’s steampunk jewelry workshop at the library, 1425 N. High St, Lakeport, on Saturday, June 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The workshop is one of a series of events in the library’s teen summer program, “Own the Night.”

As with all library events, the workshop is free and all supplies will be provided to create a steampunk pin to wear or attach to a book bag. Teens who haven’t signed up for the program may do so at the workshop.

Steampunk jewelry, which developed from steampunk literature, combines parts and pieces of antique timepieces, skeleton keys, small locks, cogs, gears, compass parts and small brass findings. Insect and octopus motifs are popular touches. This odd blend of parts makes for jewelry that blends industrial and feminine looks.

A very short definition of steampunk literature is Victorian science fiction, fantasy or speculative fiction with steam-powered machines.

Novels like H. G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” and Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues under the Sea” are antecedents of steampunk, and current authors continue to write books in this genre.

Contact Amy Patton at Lakeport Library at 707-263-8817, Extension 17105, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

The library Website is http://library.co.lake.ca.us .

Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. The phone number is 707-263-8817.