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Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 2026 3:30 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, May 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Japanese Fish Rubbings Craft Join artist Margo Gravelle for a workshop on creating Japanese fish rubbings. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 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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Mon, May 11, 2026 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
STAR Storytime Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 11, 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 |
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Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 2026 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Virtual Get Ready for Kindergarten The skills that children learn at an early age (0-5) can be predictors of future success in life. Get Ready for Kindergarten is meant for parents and children who aren’t... |
Online | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime and Crafts Join our Children’s Librarian for a fun-filled program where we will read stories, sing songs, dance, and create a simple craft. This event is intended for children ages 0-5 years. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Donna Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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 free book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Cathy.Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing, or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Karin. 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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Tue, May 12, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. 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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Tue, May 12, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 3:30 pm |
May Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon storytime at the library. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Shruthi Read with STAR volunteer, Shruthi! STAR volunteers share the joy of reading and storytelling with children in the library. After 3 visits, children earn a free book to keep! |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 5:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Patra 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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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:00 am to 10:45 am |
Toddler Storytime and Songs Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:00 am |
Storytime in the Park Join us in Elysian Park for stories, songs, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for toddlers-preschoolers. Please bring your own mat or blanket if you can. |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for stories, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by playtime. All children are welcomed with their caregivers. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Children ages 1-3 and caregivers, please join us for our new toddler storytime! Sing along to songs, wiggle and dance through rhymes, and build up your vocabulary with beginner books. |
Chinatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 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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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Little One's Storytime Join us for storytime for little ones, featuring songs, shakers, scarves, and more! |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement designed for 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 program. This event is... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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... |
Online West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 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 Wednesday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Nelia Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Nelia. 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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Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 2026 3:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
Small Group Storytime Join us for small group storytime. These storytimes are a great fit for children who are sensory-sensitive, prefer smaller groups, or have caregivers who work during the day. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Adelle 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LAPD Read Along Join LAPD Officer Griffin to share the joy of reading! |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |