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Tue, May 26, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, May 27, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime 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. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 30, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
FOCAL Award Ceremony Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2026 FOCAL Award to Simone written by Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrated by Minnie Phan. They will talk about their... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sun, May 31, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 01, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 02, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 03, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime 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. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Fútbol, Fun & Finance Come celebrate a day of fútbol, fun and finance at our Soccer 2026 event.Discover fascinating player facts, enjoy activities and engage in conversations about the tournament and your team.... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Business, Career & Finances, Games English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Entrenamiento Básico de Tecnológia Gratis Aprende habilidades tecnológicas básicas en un ambiente seguro y acogedor dirigido por LearnBasicTech.org.... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Summer With the Library Kick-off For Kids Celebrate the start of Summer with the Library with stories, songs, a special postcard activity, and more, and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Intended for... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jun 07, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 08, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English. This program is intended for ages 2-5, but all children and their caretakers are welcome!Acompáñenos para... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 08, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 10, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime 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. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 9:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Fourth Annual June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence Celebrate African American culture and contributions at this free, family-friendly event with speakers, live entertainment... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Afrofuturist Ancestor Masks Join LA Commons in creating Afrofuturist Masks to uplift the rich visionary heritage of Octavia E. Butler. Participants will draw from seeds, plants, traditional Adinkra symbols, and... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English. This program is intended for ages 2-5, but all children and their caretakers are welcome!Acompáñenos para... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime 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. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
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... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Entrenamiento Básico de Tecnológia Gratis Aprende habilidades tecnológicas básicas en un ambiente seguro y acogedor dirigido por LearnBasicTech.org.... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Drag Story Hour Drag Storytime is just what it sounds like! A drag performer reading books to kids that explore themes of inclusivity, self-expression and joy. The program begins with a drag storyteller explaining that drag... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jun 21, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English. This program is intended for ages 2-5, but all children and their caretakers are welcome!Acompáñenos para... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime 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. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Beach Day Family Storytime Enjoy fun in the sun and surf with stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jun 28, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jul 05, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 10:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Central Library Centennial Festival Save the date! Celebrate Central Library’s 100th birthday with a full day of special events and festivities!Admission is free. Tickets are not required but are highly... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Lectures, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jul 12, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
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... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jul 19, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 25, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jul 26, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |