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  • 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.

  • Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market

    Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market

    Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory craft. Storytime and Songs: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Craft program: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Meet us offsite at 500 Venice…

    • 1/8/2027
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Venice
  • A volunteer reads a picture book to a group of seated children

    Read with STAR Reader Sarah

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

    • 1/8/2027
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Brentwood
  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Terri

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

  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy

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

  • boy reading to dog with adult watching

    Read With Thor the Therapy Dog

    Children ages 5 and up are invited to read with Thor the therapy dog. Reading to a friendly dog helps reduce anxiety and makes reading fun!A selection of books will be provided.

  • chess set up

    Chess Club

    All chess enthusiastic in our community and beyond are invited!On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game.On the fourth Wednesday of the month experienced players can come, enjoy, and…

    • 1/11/2027
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Porter Ranch
  • Volunteer reads to a group of families

    STAR Reader

    Join us in the joy of reading books with our STAR volunteer, Mrs. Judi!

    • 1/12/2027
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Mark Twain
  • 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.

    • 1/13/2027
    • 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 volunteer reads a picture book to a group of seated children

    Read with STAR Reader Sarah

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

    • 1/15/2027
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Brentwood
  • A grouping of multicolored books arranged in a random way.

    Used Book Sale

    Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds…

  • A volunteer in green vest read a Japanese book to an audience of children.

    Japanese Storytime

    Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese Storytimes are immersion experiences and done…

    • 1/16/2027
    • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Little Tokyo
  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Terri

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

  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy

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

  • Volunteer reads to a group of families

    STAR Reader

    Join us in the joy of reading books with our STAR volunteer, Mrs. Judi!

    • 1/19/2027
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Mark Twain
  • Three children cutting pieces of colorful construction paper.

    Collaging for Writers: Storytelling through Mixed Media

    Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled materials. Weaving in words and writing, students will bring their artwork to life through storytelling. For children and…

  • 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.

    • 1/20/2027
    • 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 volunteer reads a picture book to a group of seated children

    Read with STAR Reader Sarah

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

    • 1/22/2027
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Brentwood
  • bookmaking crafts

    We Write the Book: Craft Program for All Ages

    Our Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there…

    • 1/23/2027
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Northridge
  • budding plants in soil pots

    Little Sprouts Gardening

    Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month.

    • 1/23/2027
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Hyde Park
  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Terri

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

  • star reader, children, reading volunteer

    Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy

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