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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jill Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jill. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Homework Help With Mr. Isaac Students in grades 1-8 can receive homework assistance from Mr. Isaac on Tuesday afternoons, covering reading, writing, and mathematics up to Algebra 1. Mr. Isaac has 15 years of teaching... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Student Success English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Myra Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Myra. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids Celebrate Hanukkah (December 14-22), Christmas (December 25), and Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) with us! We'll be making holiday crafts. Recommended for ages 4-12. All materials... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn how to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. Beginners will learn how to set up the board and do basic moves, while more experienced players will be paired with others at their level. All ages and... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Little Scientists: Habitats Learn about habitats with these hands-on activities for ages 4-8. Parents will need to help children with activities. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
Craft and Play Children and their caregivers are invited for an afternoon of crafting and play in the community room! We will have snowman cards and Santa lists for our craft. For open play, we'll have magna tiles, puppets... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Holiday Craft Party Join us for a family holiday craft party! We will be making ornaments and various other holiday crafts. All ages are invited. Also, enjoy some festive sweets and refreshments while you make crafts. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 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 |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun with colorful interlocking bricks. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Hanukkah Craft Join us in learning about the holiday of Hanukkah with this fun family craft! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Dog Do you love dogs? Do you love books? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a therapy dog!All ages are welcome to participate. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Suze Share a story and practice your reading with STAR volunteer Suze at the library. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:15 am to 11:15 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! This program is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for storytime! Scarves, shakers, songs and more! Perfect for kids ages 0-5. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Please join us every other Wednesday morning this autumn, for stories, songs and a shared playtime! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for stories, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by playtime. All children are welcomed with their caregivers. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Raising Kids in a Digital World With Sesame Street This 45-minute program is best for children under the age of 5 and their parents. Learn healthy digital habits together guided by Sesame Street. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 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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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 2:30 pm |
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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi 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. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Building Blocks Bonanza Drop in and show us your inner architect and engineer for freestyle building blocks time. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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 visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Guidance from a trained... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area!Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Holiday Season Film Screening: Gremlins Celebrate the holiday season with Gizmo and the Gremlins. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Exploring Green Screen Picture yourself in a field of butterflies or even on the moon. The magic of green screen can transport you anywhere! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm |
Holiday Film Series: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Whimsical Wednesdays Join us for a fun, whimsy-inspired program that has included everything from creating fairy gardens to painting al fresco. Best for children 5 and up.Snowman craft, generously provided by the... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sensory Storytime Join us for sensory, small group storytimes. This is an alternative to the popular morning storytimes. This smaller, more intimate program is perfect for children who may get overwhelmed by large crowds... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Children's Winter Holiday Craft We invite children and families to join us for winter festivities as we craft a blizzardy snowman and an adorable Santa Claus paper plate. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |