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Tue, Apr 21, 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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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Shruthi Read with STAR volunteer, Shruthi! STAR volunteers share the joy of reading and storytelling with children in the library. After 3 visits, children earn a free book to keep! |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 5:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Patra Our STAR 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 STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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, Apr 22, 2026 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, Apr 22, 2026 10:30 am |
Little One's Storytime Join us for storytime for little ones, featuring songs, shakers, scarves, and more! |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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, Apr 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Storytime With Again Again! Join us for a special storytime celebrating Día! Again Again, two lifelong friends making joyful, inclusive family music you’ll want to hear again, again!Created by singer-songwriters and... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for stories, songs, and fun that will help build your little one's early literacy skills. Storytime is designed with babies and toddlers in mind, but all children are welcome... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Live Music With the Ben Band Join The Ben Band for some family-friendly songs! Ben sings about the animals native to his Australian homeland, including kookaburras, emus, wombats, and platypuses. While the... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 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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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
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... |
Online West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include: Quiet, Safe Study Space Reserved... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Nelia Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Nelia. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone The Student Zone is an after-school homework center for grades K-12 that provides:A place to studyReserved laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from a trained Student Zone helper who can... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:00 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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, Apr 22, 2026 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to studyReserved computers and laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 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 studyReserved... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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 weekly visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Kat Our STAR 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 STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 22, 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 reading in the children's area. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
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. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 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, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to studyReserved computers and laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. You will find:Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with HomeworkAccess to Basic School SuppliesFree PrintingReserved... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12 that provide:A trained Student Zone Helper to assist with homeworkA quiet, safe place to... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with HomeworkAccess to Basic School SuppliesFree PrintingReserved Computer Access |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
College Readiness, Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:00 pm |
Josue Cuentacuentos: Bilingual Storytime Join us for a supercharged bilingual storytime with performer Josué Cuentacuentos! The whole family will enjoy his special blend of stories, songs, puppetry... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:30 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, Apr 22, 2026 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Visit our Student Zone! Student zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
For Kids: Celebrate Earth Day and National Library Week Join us to celebrate Earth Day and National Library Week! We will be upcycling old card catalog cards to create bookmarks. If you're... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 3:30 pm |
Art As Play! Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Paul Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Paul. Take home a free book after reading with Paul three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm |
Small Group Storytime Join us for small group storytime. These storytimes are a great fit for children who are sensory-sensitive, prefer smaller groups, or have caregivers who work during the day. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sharing Folktales With Shadow Puppets Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) by watching a shadow performance of a traditional Japanese folktale by Sunny and Judy Seki,... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Adelle Our STAR volunteers read to children of all ages, one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR reading sessions at our... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Succulent Pot Decorating Celebrate Earth Day with a FREE succulent plant to decorate and take home. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon at the library sharing book read alouds, songs, movement activities, and crafts! Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old but all ages are welcome to... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Crysta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Crysta. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |