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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wildflower Seed Bombs Get your hands dirty in celebration of Everything Earth Month and the City Nature Challenge 2026, an international effort to document nature in cities. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. Take home a free book after reading with Kathy three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm |
Earth Day Storytime and Craft Join us for an Earth Day themed storytime and flower pot decorating craft. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm |
Watercolor Art Join us for a fun Kids’ Watercolor program! Kids will explore painting with watercolors, play with colors and brushes, and enjoy a creative hands-on art experience. No experience needed, just bring... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Opera 101: An Interactive Introduction to the Art of Opera "Opera 101" is a fun, interactive, and educational introduction for all ages to the beautiful art form of opera. It will explore the... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Coil Flower Pots Learn the art of ceramic coils with air dry coil pots, just in time for spring! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids' Block Building Hour 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... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Little Egg Artists Celebrate the beauty of traditional egg art with a fun and creative kids craft inspired by Eastern European designs! Using paper cutouts, watercolor pencils, and delicate doilies, kids will design... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen RPG Join us for Teen RPG, where storytelling meets chaos! Together, we will embark on an adventure through a wild and occasionally surreal landscape. Characters will make decisions, but the dice will determine... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen RPG: Zombie Edition (Grades 6-12) Do you enjoy storytelling and spontaneity? Join us at Teen RPG! In this creative storytelling activity, you will decide your character's intentions, but the dice... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 6:00 pm |
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Girl Scouts is fun for the whole family. To learn more about Girl Scouts visit us in the reading room. We will have crafts for the kids! |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Apr 10, 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 |
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 9:30 am to 5:30 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, STEM English |
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
STAR Reading With Mr. Michael 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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lauren Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lauren. 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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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jane Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Jane. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR reader. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club is Back We’re excited to announce a new chess program led by Ethan, an experienced tournament player and coach. Ethan brings a strong competitive background (USCF rating 1460) and extensive in-person tournament... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 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 |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 9:30 am to 1:00 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, Apr 11, 2026 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With a STAR: Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are subject to change... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 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, Apr 11, 2026 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer 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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Pokémon Club Develop the skills to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game by battling your Pokémon against your opponents! Cards will be provided for play. Beginners are welcome.In addition, participate in other fun Pokémon... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer: Miss Irina Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina, or Miss Irina can read to them. Readers... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:00 am |
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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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:30 am |
Celebrate Día: Music Day, Hooray Music is fun and creates positive effects for children and their families! Enjoy a live concert featuring original songs by Teacher Davis on guitar, ukulele, banjo, and African... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime Join us for Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime on the second Saturday afternoon of each month! Have fun learning simple Vietnamese vocabulary through book read alouds, songs, and... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Vietnamese |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Connor Join us in our Children's reading area where a STAR volunteer will read and tell stories with children at the library. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Terri All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Coding for Kids For ages 7 and up. Led by teen volunteers from the Youth Coders League, Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language for children aged 7 and up. We... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 3:00 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids Pop duo Again Again brings a show full of music, movement, and audience interaction to a special musical storytime for kids age 0-5 and their caregivers.This program was made possible... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Mathilde Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Mathilde! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Reader: Kayla Children are invited to join our STAR volunteer Kayla for reading one-on-one or in a small group in the children's area. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Peggy. Take home a free book after reading with Peggy three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our Children's Librarian. Stay to play with toys from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Enjoy 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, Apr 13, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Spring Family Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fun with your little one. This program is best for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers. There will be no Storytime on March 30 due to the holiday closure. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together.... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.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, Apr 13, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Help your little one prepare for their future in kindergarten! We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 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 Monday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer, Miss Sandy. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday. Take home a free book after... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 13, 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 |