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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 am to 4:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Mr. Matthew Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Mr. Matthew! Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 8:00 am |
StoryWalk®: Waa’aka: The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. 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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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Introduction to LEGO Robots for Older Kids, Tweens & Teens Team members from the Eagle Rock High School "Rockbotics" Club will be hosting an introduction to LEGO Mindstorms for students... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale While the Brentwood Branch nears its reopening on Dec. 26, the Friends of KBBL are hosting their Annual Holiday Book Sale outside, in front of the library. Stop by to browse and... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
BARK Reading Dogs For Kids Reading practice for grade school children. Reading to a friendly, nonjudgmental dog takes away the anxiety and makes reading fun. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:30 am to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Rising STAR Stories Rising STAR volunteers are teens who read and tell stories to children at the library. All children with caregivers are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun 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, Dec 20, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Culmination Party and Final Craft All are invited to our free culmination event for our "We Write the Book" program with our artist Debra Disman. Please join us... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 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 Order of the Phoenix. (Rated PG-13) An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Fuse Bead Craft Fuse colorful beads together in a grid with heat to create cute images in this retro craft! Turn your completed fuse bead art into a keychain or magnet--perfect for a gift to yourself or for someone else.... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Venice Baby Rave Join us to celebrate the New Year with a dance party for kids and families! Kid-friendly super hits (at a safe volume), guided follow-the-leader moves, and sensory fun await. This program is for children... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 1:30 pm |
Tiny & Tall Play Join us for a day of imagination, connection, and hands-on fun! Children ages 0–8 can explore and play safely while parents relax and share special moments.Activities include:LEGO®Play Kitchen ... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Scrooge (1970) Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit (David... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Illusions by Magician Allen Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Magician Allen Oshiro presents an outstanding, well-polished act with astonishing sleight of hand and fun comedy for all ages. Lots of new... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm |
My First Nutcracker "My First Nutcracker" is a 40 minute music concert taking kids through the story of The Nutcracker with narration and music. This concert aims to introduce children to the story of The Nutcracker and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 2025 8:00 am |
StoryWalk®: Waa’aka: The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 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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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Holiday Crafts for Kids Looking for activities to keep your kids busy during winter break? Stop in the branch and pick up a take-home craft kit. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Angela Stories, action rhymes, and songs for children ages 2-5, presented by our volunteer STAR Reader Angela.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 11:00 am |
Virtual Storytime Join us on Zoom for an interactive storytime supporting early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under. The 25-minute long program will be followed by an optional show and tell... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 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, Dec 22, 2025 2:00 pm |
Winter Phonics at Pio Pico Let's practice to read with Phonics. Come read, play and practice your literacy skills. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Games, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess Club Bring your enthusiasm for the game, and let's have some fun at the library! All skill levels are welcome. Chess sets are provided. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Diana. 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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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Storytime Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with STAR volunteer Diane. 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, Dec 22, 2025 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, Dec 22, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Arty Loon Show Join us for a fun-filled adventure with Arty Loon. This program includes balloons, magic, juggling, and puppetry. Everyone will enjoy watching, participating, and learning about all the different art forms... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 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, Dec 22, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 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 ages 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 4:00 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, Dec 22, 2025 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, Dec 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for our Cricut Craft Basics program! This hands-on program will introduce you to the Cricut cutting machine and we will create a craft. No prior experience is required. All materials will be... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 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 |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Camille. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are subject to... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Telescope Night Under the Stars With NASA Weather permitting, join us outside the library to view the moon and Saturn up close through telescopes, guided by a NASA JPL Engineer and a NASA JPL Solar System... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 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, Dec 23, 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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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 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 |