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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Martin Luther King Jr. Craft for Kids We're honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a craft that celebrates peace, love, and friendship. Recommended for ages 5-12. All materials will be supplied. ... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club Join us for some LEGO® fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can free-build. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:30 pm |
Math Homework Help K-12 students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for basic and advanced math problems, including algebra and geometry. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bingo for Children Kids, play the winter-themed Bingo game and win prizes. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 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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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 2:35 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:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:00 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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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to stories. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:30 pm |
Math Homework Help K-12 students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for basic and advanced math problems, including algebra and geometry. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vision Boards Join us for a fun, hands-on vision board workshop where you’ll set personal goals and design a board that inspires your dreams for the year ahead. We’ll provide magazines, art supplies, and plenty of motivation! |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Club Prepare for 2026 with a handmade vision board. Ages 5+Please note that an adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun and safe learning environment with stories, songs, and movement. This program is subject to change or cancellation without... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Members Giant Book Sale Presale Memberships of $5 a year may be purchased on the same day to attend the Chatsworth Friends of the Library Giant Book Pre Sale. Join us between 2-4 p.m. and score unheard of... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Pre-Sale Book Sale Become a member of the Friends of the Chatsworth Library and join our Pre-Sale Book Sale. Enjoy the perks of being a Friends member and get... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 2026 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 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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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale Come to the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Choose from thousands of titles ranging from Anthropology to Zoology. If you are in the mood... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 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, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Wacko Show Prepare to be amazed and amused by magician and comedian Wacko! Intended for ages 4 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Learn Python to draw shapes and images on your computer. No experience is required. Please bring your own devices. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
New Year in Japanese Style: Ikebana, Koto and Kimono Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures, Music & Performances English, Japanese |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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 book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 2:00 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:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 2026 2:30 pm |
Math Homework Help K-12 students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for basic and advanced math problems. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 2:30 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! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 2026 3:00 pm |
Songs as Art What is your favorite song? Inspired by Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, we will cut out paper shapes and bring song lyrics to life. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun with colorful interlocking bricks. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Board Game Night Join us for a board game night at the library, where all players of all ages are invited. Bring your friends and family for an hour of strategy, laughter, and friendly competition. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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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Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 2026 2:35 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:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |