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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baldwin Hills Builders Visit us in the community room for building blocks for all ages! Prompts will be provided, but free-form play is welcome. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 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 |
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer 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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Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 2026 11:00 am |
Puppet Show: The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!" Families and children come to join us for a delightful puppet show. Rory the Dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Saturday Matinee: Up Join us in the community room for a screening of Pixar's Up. An adult must accompany children under 12. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab The Koreatown Media Lab makerspace is open every other Saturday, from 1 - 4 p.m. The poster printer, 3D printers, cutting machines, and computers with the Adobe... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Happy Birthday Storytime Celebrate birthdays big and small, with stories, songs, a craft, and a very special puppet show! Intended for ages 3 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 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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Sun, Feb 22, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Black History Zines Visit us this February and pick up a take-home packet to create your own mini magazine featuring four different Black heroes from California's history. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 2026 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime or Playtime Read, write, play, sing, and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward, we will break out the... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 10:30 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, Feb 23, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and a shared playtime! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for a 25-minute 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.Acompáñanos... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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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Mon, Feb 23, 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 |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 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, Feb 23, 2026 3:00 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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Mon, Feb 23, 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 |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 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: Guidance from... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 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, Feb 23, 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 |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 3:30 pm |
STAR Reader In small groups and one at a time, children will enjoy listening to stories read to them by our STAR volunteer, Simone. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 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 aged 1-6, but all are welcome to attend. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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 |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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 |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year Storytime With Oliver Chin Celebrate the Year of the Horse with children’s book author Oliver Chin. This storytime is great for younger readers; special... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Karen 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Rubik's "Clube" for Kids Meet up at the library for all Rubik's cube enthusiasts and new learners! This is a youth led program for kids, meeting in the children's area.Bring your cubes for show and tell.... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Seta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Mrs. Seta. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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 |
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Mon, Feb 23, 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 |