Events Calendar

Storytime helps build early literacy skills.

Join us for an engaging time filled with stories, songs, and shared play!

Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope viewing of the sun! Star chart handouts, research guides, and coloring pages will be provided.

Read stories, play board games, and take home one of our LitKits to make learning to read fun.

Join us for a family-friendly movie at the library! Snacks will be provided for everyone.

Join us for a special storytime with a drag performer bringing inclusive stories, fabulous costumes, and extra sparkle!

Join us for indoor and outdoor play for children 0–8! Explore LEGO®, a play kitchen, art, light tables, Car Town, sensory bins, baby toys, games, and outdoor fun.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of…

Babies and toddlers will enjoy this casual storytime with a variety of sensory-toy stations for exploration. This event is designed for free play, allowing adults to discover their babies' preferences for texture and play style while enjoying their…

Join us for bird watching and crafts! This STEM program is fun for the whole family.

Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Come one, come all to a fantastic variety show that's fun for the whole family! From amazing feats of juggling to astonishing grand illusions, prepare to be astonished by the amazing Arty Loon. For children and families.

Make bubble wands and test it in this fun outdoor program in the library's courtyard. Children of all ages are welcome.

Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Parents and caregivers of children newborn to pre-crawlers are welcome to attend this 45 minute session of community gathering featuring gentle songs and movement.

Find out what happens when the ultimate soccer tournament and Shark Week collide!

Join us for an afternoon storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. After storytime, we will create a Hug-a-Sloth craft.

Join us for a craft program for ages 1-4. We will make two dessert crafts.

Toddlers-age 6 are invited to wear old clothes to paint on a variety of surfaces and structures! This program will take place outside using tempera paint.

Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for young children and their caregivers. The room will be open from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for play and socializing before and after the program. This event is recommended for children up to 3…

Join a team of librarians in a fun storytime, puppet show, and craft as we celebrate the Summer with the Library.

Join us for a fun bubble show by Bubblemania and explore the science of bubbles.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Join the Reptile Family at the library and embark on a hands-on safari around the world program to meet reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods of all sizes. Learn about various feeding habits and get the chance to safely hold some of the animals.
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Join us for a special storytime at the Audubon Center at Debs Park in celebration of our current StoryWalk featuring the book From Park to Playa by Nell Cross Beckerman!

Please note: This event is off-site at the Audubon Center (4700 Griffin Ave.)…

Splashy Saturdays are back! Join us for open-ended sensory play activities and crafts involving water! Open to children of all ages.