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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Children's Storytime Children and their families are welcomed to this literacy-rich program that has a strong focus on community. We will develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing.... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Sign-Up Required) Join us for a 25-minute storytime, filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.Tickets required due to high... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool and Toddler Storytime Join our children's librarian for engaging stories, lively songs, and plenty of fun at our toddler and preschool storytime series. Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for young children and their caregivers. The room will be open from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for play and socializing before and after the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. 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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Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 2026 11:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Sign-Up Required) Join us for a 25-minute storytime, filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.Tickets required due to high... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Pamela All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Kat 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Thor the Therapy Dog Children ages 5 and up are invited to read with Thor the therapy dog. Reading to a friendly dog helps reduce anxiety and makes reading fun!A selection of books will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Judi.Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s reading in the children's area. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. 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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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 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. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Paul Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Paul. Take home a free book after reading with Paul three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 5:00 pm to 6:00 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 5:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Amy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Amy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Myrtle 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Thursday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. 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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Thu, Jul 09, 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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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK Dogs: Karen and Saffron Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Saffron, a trained therapy dog. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 3:00 pm |
Story-Craft Time Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older. |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 3:30 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, Jul 09, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bark! Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. An adult must accompany... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 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, Jul 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm |
Preschool Storytime Join us for Storytime, where we help build early literacy skills in a fun and safe learning environment. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement as we explore the joy of reading together! |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime and Songs Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 09, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone.To help celebrate... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 10, 2026 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 10, 2026 11:00 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, Jul 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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Sat, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 11, 2026 10:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Central Library Centennial Festival Save the date! Celebrate Central Library’s 100th birthday with a full day of special events and festivities!Admission is free. Tickets are not required but are highly... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Lectures, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 10:05 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Denise Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Denise. Take home a free book after reading with Denise three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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 |