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Mon, May 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Excel the Youth Join us for activities that vary from week to week. Previous programs include game days, t-shirt making, chalk drawing, and music production.Programs are presented by library staff and community partner, Excel... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals and specimens, brought to you by program presenter The Blue Submarine. Children will learn about... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students grades K-12. Services include:A Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with HomeworkAccess to Basic... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Regulate and Recharge: Sensory Play and Community Support Families are invited to join us for art activities and open-ended play with new sensory toys and tools from our children's... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Karen 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
STAR Storytime Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers This professional music composition workshop, led by Grammy-winning instructor Carl Protho, is designed for children ages 6 to 18 and is also open to parents. It... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Camille. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 18, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Donna Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 1:30 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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Tue, May 19, 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 free book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Cathy.Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing, or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Karin. 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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Tue, May 19, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. 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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Tue, May 19, 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 SpaceReserved Computers and... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 2026 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. A trained Student Zone Helper can assist with Homework.Included are:Access to Basic School SuppliesFree... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. 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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Tue, May 19, 2026 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: Guidance from... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Study Smart Tutor: Middle and High School Tutoring The Library is offering free weekly, drop-in tutoring for middle and high school students. Students can get help with English and Math,... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 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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Tue, May 19, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with HomeworkAccess to Basic School SuppliesFree PrintingReserved Computer Access |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, May 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students grades K-12. Services include:A Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with HomeworkAccess to Basic... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2026 10:30 am |
Preschool and Toddler Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series.Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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 |