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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: One Hundred and One Dalmatians In this 1961 Disney animated classic (rated G), Pongo the Dalmatian lives with his owner Roger, but they’re both getting tired of the bachelor life... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 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 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Club Bring your engineering ideas to life with soft blocks, Legos, and more. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 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 30, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids' Book Club Join us for a Kids' Book Club.This book club is designed for students in grades 2 - 4. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 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 31, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Noon Year’s Eve Party Can't stay up until midnight? Celebrate the New Year at noon! Join us for a Noon Year’s Eve Party with dancing, crafts, party favors, and a countdown to 12 noon. Intended for children up to age 11. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 11:30 am |
Noon New Years Party Explore traditions around the world, make festive crafts, practice some cool dance moves, and join in a traditional New Year's Eve countdown to 12...noon! No need to stay up past your bedtime. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
New Years Eve Word Search Puzzle Celebrate the New Year by picking up a Word Search Puzzle! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 5:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Amy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Amy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 01, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. 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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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
BARK Dogs Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Harry Potter Movie Marathon Join us in the community room for snacks and the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. (Rated PG-13) An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Mr. Hamid Children are invited to read one-on-one or in small groups with our STAR volunteer, Mr. Hamid. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book after reading with Mr. Hamid three times. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Spend this winter break helping your little one prepare for their future in kindergarten! We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Sandra Children are welcome to join Sandra 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... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Evette Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Evette.Take home a free book after reading with Evette three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week on a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM, Writing English |
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 4:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumplings Demo and Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! This cooking demo is a hands-on experience... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is intended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.*This... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 2:00 pm |
Board Game Day Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of board games, where players of all ages are welcome. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with strategy, laughter, and friendly competition |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 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, Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm |
All About Paper January is a good time to start fresh, so let your imagination soar and discover what you can create with a blank page. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 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, Jan 06, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids Get ready to groove and sway with an incredible music and dance program for kids. A dynamic music duo, Again Again, will bring the magic of music and dance to life, showcasing vibrant tunes... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for preschool storytime with Ms. Rita. We will have picture books, rhymes, stretches, songs, felt board stories, and bubbles that blend play with early learning for a fun educational... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 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, Jan 07, 2026 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, Jan 07, 2026 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, Jan 07, 2026 3:30 pm |
STAR Reader In small groups and one at a time, children will enjoy listening to stories read to them by our STAR volunteer, Simone. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:30 pm |
Kid's Play Join us for a casual afternoon with games, sensory toys, and blocks for children up to 11 years old to play. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Playtime at the Library It's time to play! Come play with our collection of toys or board games. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 4:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! Come join us for a fun, family-friendly workshop where kids learn how to make their own pickles while discovering the basics of fermentation and vinegar pickling. Led by L.A.-... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Shrinky Dinks Join us for some Shrinky Dink fun! Draw your masterpiece on the provided plastic and watch it shrink before your eyes. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks Build and Play Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families (Open Table). Use your imagination to create items to leave at the library for display.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up with our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Game Day Join us for Game Day! Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment at this in-person event. Don't miss out. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |