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Monday, May 18, 2026
Mon, May 18, 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 reading 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, Español
Mon, May 18, 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
Mon, May 18, 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
Mon, May 18, 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
Mon, May 18, 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
Mon, May 18, 2026
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Stories With STAR Reader Keeleyshaye
Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Keeleyshaye. Program subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, May 18, 2026
3:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Find your next adventure with a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters,...
Eagle Rock Branch Library Kids, Teens Games

English
Mon, May 18, 2026
3:30 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
Mon, May 18, 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
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
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
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
Mon, May 18, 2026
3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Again Again: Music for Kids
Enjoy an interactive and entertaining musical event of movement, stage props, and audience participation from the talented duo, Anne and Jennifer. For children ages 0 to 7 years.
Cahuenga Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
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
Mon, May 18, 2026
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Children's Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children and their families. Stay for music and playtime at the end. Geared towards children aged 1-6, but all are welcome to attend.
Memorial Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
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
Mon, May 18, 2026
4:00 pm
My 1st Book Club
Are you excited to flex those new reading skills? Come and share your love of reading early chapter books.This month we will be reading The Mighty Macy by Kwame Alexander. It is available to check...
Northridge Branch Library Kids Book Clubs

English
Mon, May 18, 2026
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Read With STAR Volunteer Ron
Join us for reading and coloring with volunteer Ron in the children's section. Children of all ages and reading levels are welcome.
Baldwin Hills Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds, Volunteer Engagement

English
Mon, May 18, 2026
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
STAR Reader: Ruben
Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Ruben! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a...
Echo Park Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

Español
Mon, May 18, 2026
4:00 pm
Blocks and Board Games! | ¡Bloques y Juegos de mesa!
Build and play with building blocks, Magnet Tiles, and board games that encourage hands-on, STEM-focused learning. Construye y juega con...
Malabar Branch Library Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM

English, Español
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wed, May 20, 2026
2:30 am to 5:30 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. Services include:Trained Student Zone help to assist with...
Valley Plaza Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Wed, May 20, 2026
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Dim Sum Palace StoryWalk
Check out our newest StoryWalk in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Take a self-directed, accessible nature walk and follow the pages to...
Van Nuys Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
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
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
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
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
Wed, May 20, 2026
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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 2026
10:30 am to 11:10 am
The Library Bandit Puppet Show
Join us for an interactive puppet show the whole family will enjoy! Davy is excited to check out his favorite books from the library! But suddenly they are stolen by the bumbling...
Valley Plaza Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Music & Performances

English
Wed, May 20, 2026
10:30 am to 11:00 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
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
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
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...
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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
Wed, May 20, 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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