Events Calendar

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

Join us for a fun-filled summer celebration for teens and children! Enjoy face painting, snacks, games, a photo booth, and sticker-making. Turn in your Summer Reading Program postcard for a chance to win a prize!

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups.

Check out our newest StoryWalk celebrating Summer With the Library!

Join us at the library for a special craft program in collaboration with the Los Angeles Maritime Museum! We’ll be decorating boat ornaments, making it a great activity for all ages.

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! This program is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

Join our children's librarian for engaging stories, lively songs, and plenty of fun at our toddler and preschool storytime series. Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years.

Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved indoors.Please note: this event takes place off-site…

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.

Bubblemania and Company offers interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize the audience with creations of shimmering…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kaitlyn.

Stories, songs, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Eleanor. Take home a free book after reading with Eleanor three times.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

Build with us!

The program starts with an exciting breaking aka breakdance performance followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new Olympic sport in 2024. The performer will introduce and show the various dance components in breaking (ie…

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Judi.Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer.