Story Hackers
Story Hackers encourages children to read and expand their learning through the books, activities, and resources available at the Los Angeles Public Library.
Take a journey to Central Library or visit our librarians at any of the 72 branch libraries throughout Los Angeles for storytelling, easy-to-follow activities, and special programs that focus on topics like science, technology, engineering, art, math, community, and so much more.
Dreamers
Travel to El Pueblo de Los Angeles: The Birthplace of Los Angeles and connect to the book Dreamers, based on the immigration story of the author and illustrator Yuyi Morales.
Booklist
- A Visual Guide To Grammar And Punctuation by Sheila Dignen
- Drawing Book: Make a World by Ed Emberley
- The Fifty States by Gabrielle Balkan
Online Resources
STEAM Activity
Rocket Says Look Up!
Travel to the San Pedro Regional Branch Library, where Children’s Librarian Ednita Kelly takes imagination, science, and community engagement to new heights with the book Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon.
Booklist
- Astronaut Mae Jemison by Allison Lassieur
- Astronaut in Training by Kathryn Clay
- 25 Fun Things to Do for Your Neighbors by Paul Mason
Online Resources
STEAM Activity
The Day-Glo Brothers
Exploring the true story of the Day-Glo brothers, who invented a method to see colors in a brilliant new way. We visit the Memorial Branch Library and check out the sunlit colors of its beautiful, historic stained-glass window.
Booklist
- The Science of Color by Karen Latchana Kenney
- Optical Illusions
- Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter by Susan Goldman Rubin
Online Resources
STEAM Activity
They All Saw a Cat
Explore the outdoor garden at the Little Tokyo Branch Library where Children’s Librarian Crystal Noe talks about how biodiversity, art and feelings are all connected in the book They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel.Explore the outdoor garden at the Little Tokyo Branch Library, where Children’s Librarian Crystal Noe talks about how biodiversity, art, and feelings are all connected in the book They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel.
Booklist
- A Whole Bunch of Feelings: What Do They Mean? by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
- Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth by Nicola Davies
- Express Yourself! Activities and Adventures in Expressionism by Joyce Raimondo
Online Resources
STEAM Activity
Clothesline Clues
Take on a challenge and look out for clues to solve riddles! Learn about games, exercise, and the environment through the power of storytelling.
Booklist
- Earth Day Every Day by Lisa Bullard
- Soccer Time Terry Pierce
- I Spy a School Bus: Riddles by Jean Marzollo
Online Resources
STEAM Activity
Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines
Discover all the things you can learn and be inspired by as Children’s Librarian Joanna Fabicon hacks into the book Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Jump into the shoes of the main character who grew up studying lots of subjects, including math, art, and architecture.
Booklist
- Illustrated Elementary Math Dictionary by Kirsteen Rogers
- Art and How it Works: An Introduction to Art for Children by Ann Kay
- What’s Inside: Fascinating Structures Around the World by Giles Laroche
Online Resources
STEAM Activity
More Information & Activities
- Visit the library's STEAM Resources to discover more fun activities to do at home.
- For upcoming programs for kids and families, check out the library's Calendar of Events.