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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Join us for a fun hour of crafting.All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 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 notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Blocks Building Challenge Try the day's challenge or make your own creation.Ages 5-11. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 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:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Holiday Ornaments Come make some super cute, mixed-media ornaments full of holiday cheer! You can hang them on your tree or use them as festive gift decorations. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Club: Happy Holidays Join us for an hour of creative fun. This month we will be making greeting cards.Please note: children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Hannukah Edition Join us to create your very own menorah! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Holiday Wreath Join us to make an artful seasonal wreathAcompáñenos para hacer una corona artística de temporada. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Holiday Arts & Crafts Join us as we read stories, make winter holiday inspired crafts, and have fun! |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Holiday Jinx Noteworthy Puppets The Halloween and Christmas Holidays mashup where Santa takes a spur of the moment vacation and winds up on a zany musical adventure in Halloweentown! A zombie, a witch, and a... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Raising Kids in a Digital World Families are invited to join us for a hands-on workshop on tips for healthy digital habits! In partnership with Sesame Street, all ages are welcome to attend. |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 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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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 5:00 pm |
Posada at the Library Celebrate the season with a festive library posada! Join us for a joyful holiday gathering filled with laughter and fun. Take part in the piñata pull, enjoy lively activities, and get creative with a... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 6:00 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 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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Fri, Dec 19, 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 about... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 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, Dec 19, 2025 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, Dec 19, 2025 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, 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 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 about... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 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 |
STAR Reading With Mr. Hamid Children are invited to read one-on-one or in small groups with our STAR volunteer, Mr. Hamid. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book after reading with Mr. Hamid three times. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 about... |
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 |