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  • Several children and adults watch a woman with long dark hair holding a picture book.
    Several children and adults watch a woman with long dark hair holding a picture book.

    Preschool Storytime

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

  • A volunteer reads a picture book to a group of seated children

    Read With Star Reader Eleanor

    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.

    • 8/5/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Brentwood
  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Pamela

    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.

  • A young boy sitting in a library holds open a book for a white, shaggy dog while an encouraging woman looks on.

    BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog

    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…

    • 8/5/2026
    • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Studio City
  • Person in green "volunteer" vest holding book up to audience

    Cancelled

    Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine

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

    • 8/5/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Arroyo Seco
  • A group of children sit and listen to a story being read by a volunteer.

    Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie

    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.

    • 8/5/2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Brentwood
  • Smiling person wears a purple apron with the word STAR on it. The person is standing in front of library shelves and holding up a picture book.

    STAR Readers

    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Barbara, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

  • Child pointing to a dog lying on the ground

    Read to Grant

    Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our wonderful therapy dog, Grant!

  • woolly mammoths

    Ice Age Storytime

    Join an educator from the La Brea Tar Pits for an interactive, tar-rific storytime!

    • 8/5/2026
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Memorial
  • STAR volunteer reading to children

    STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda

    Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

  • Babies and toddlers looking at a reader holding up a book

    Baby & Toddler Storytime

    Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

    • 8/6/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Arroyo Seco
  • Baby sits on a colorful floor in front of an equally colorful parachute.
    Baby sits on a colorful floor in front of an equally colorful parachute.

    Baby & Me

    Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond.

  • Person in green volunteer vest reading to children seated on floor.

    STAR Reader

    All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Thursday!

  • three children smiling

    Read With STAR Volunteer Angela

    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

    • 8/6/2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Van Nuys
  • volunteer reader for children

    Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe

    Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.

  • Smiling person wears a purple apron with the word STAR on it. The person is standing in front of library shelves and holding up a picture book.

    STAR Readers

    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Barbara, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

  • person reading to a group of kids

    STAR Stories With Erin

    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Erin. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library.

  • Paper plater with squares of colored tissue paper glued onto it.

    Story-Craft Time

    Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older.

    • 8/6/2026
    • 3:30 PM
    • Palisades
  • A volunteer reading to a group of children

    Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy

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

    • 8/6/2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Brentwood