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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 6:00 pm |
Summer Concert With ZOS!MO and Friends ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of Los Angeles-based Filipino American artist Zosimo Quibilan Jr. Hear his original Tagalog indie-pop and rock, backed by... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Tagalog |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Theresa Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR (Storytelling and Reading) volunteer, Theresa. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 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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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Summer With the Library - My LA Celebrate the beginning of our annual summer reading program: Summer with the Library - My LA. Make your own mini city that shows what L.A. means to you. This... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm |
Friday Films Join us every Friday this summer for a film screening in the library! *Films are subject to change. June 9 @ 3 p.m.: La La Land (PG-13)June 16 @ 2:30: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)June 23 @ 3 p.m.:... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Henna and Glitter Tattoos Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff with artist Katy Debra. Katy will briefly explain henna's use and history while creating simple henna or glitter tattoos for participants.This free... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Diane Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Diane. 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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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 5:00 pm |
Dear Cairo...My Dear Cairo: Photography Exhibit Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo is a photo exhibition of photos taken in Cairo by Egyptian/American artist and children's book author Zeena M. Pliska. The exhibition is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly book sale with proceeds benefiting the Sherman Oaks Branch Library, located at 14245... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Celebrating June Jubilee in the Octavia Lab Join us for June Jubilee! Pick and heat press a design inspired by Octavia Butler onto a free tote bag. Share your favorite Octavia Butler books, passages, or... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
June Jubilee Rotunda Crafts Get ready to get creative for the library's June Jubilee Celebration. Make a flower pencil, keychain, bracelet, bookmark, button, and fan. There will be a grab-and-go puzzle and a... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
June Jubilee StoryWalk®: Saturday by Oge Mora Enjoy this special StoryWalk® during our June Jubilee! Families can read the story together as they walk around the "We Read Together Space" in the... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
BARK: Read With Daisy Mae Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with certified therapy dog, Daisy Mae. Early through advanced readers are welcome to this first come, first served event... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:15 am to 12:00 pm |
Zumba With Lula Join Zumba with Lula for fun dancing and exercise! Let's do it!Please note, this program runs May through October.There will be no class on Saturday, October 14.This program is made possible with the support of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am |
Storytime With Miss Susan Miss Susan visits the library on certain Saturday mornings to read stories to our neighborhood toddlers and young children. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Celebrate Black Music Month: Listening Party! In celebration of Black Music Month, we’re going to have a listening party! Join us as we read, sing, play, and learn about black musicians. This... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Our Stories, Our Voices: The Importance of Representation in Children's Literature Local Black children's book authors Andrea J. Loney, Glenda... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Empowering Our Community Through Double Dutch Jumping Founders Courtney Tell & Sharalle Horn created Melanated Jump Squad, a South Central Los Angeles-based Double Dutch squad, as an... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kat Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Kat. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch.Los niños están... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am |
Your Author Series: Zeena Pliska Join us as we welcome author Zeena Pliska as she discusses her picture book Egyptian Lullaby—a rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, its people,... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:30 am |
Read With a STAR: Toni Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. 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, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Dinosaur Terrarium Craft for Children Children will create their own small dinosaur world in a container that they can keep and take home. Free event for children Ages 3-14. Supplies will be provided. No... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Got Rhythm! Got Rhythm! is a captivating dance and music performance based in the indigenous American art form of rhythm tap dance. Channing Cook-Holmes is a tap dancer and drummer extraordinaire, who presents rhythm tap in its... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
BARK: Kids Read With Dogs at the Library Share a story with the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) program! Kids can practice reading aloud with a very gentle audience and build... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Magic Wayne Join us for magic and fun with Wayne Kawamoto! Wayne presents an entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction, and comedy.This Summer Reading program was made possible with the generous... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
June Jubilee Celebration With the Sunshine Storyteller Come tap into your imagination during the library's June Jubilee Celebration with the Sunshine Storyteller. Families will be encouraged to... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm |
The Paper Playground Paper-crafting classes on making cards and 3D paper-crafting projects are offered, suitable for all skill levels, using high-quality materials. The classes are a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills,... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Teen Talent Show We’re opening the Summer Reading season with local talent. Our teens will perform on strings and keyboard. Accidental Music, a teen band, will be performing as well. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
How to Draw Superheroes Animation professional Evan Burse teaches you how to draw your favorite superheroes. Evan has worked on these popular animated shows: Teen Titans, Scooby-Doo, Black Panther, Batman: Brave... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The UCLA Gluck String Trip Please join us in welcoming the UCLA Gluck String Trio to the Goldwyn Hollywood Library. The UCLA Gluck String Trio features three violinists. This ensemble is comprised of top UCLA string... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Harry Potter and the Tri-Trivia Tournament Calling all witches and wizards! You have been summoned to Hogwarts, where the Tri-Trivia Tournament is about to begin. After the Sorting Hat puts you into... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck Mariachi Ensemble The UCLA Gluck Mariachi Ensemble is a group of student musicians performing music from various regions of Mexico. Their repertoire includes songs in various musical styles,... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
World Percussion Journey Feel the rhythm of drums from around the world with Delton Davis. Through music, movement, and language, Mr. Davis uses instruments to communicate thoughts, feelings, emotions, and a story... |
Central Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 5:00 pm |
Dear Cairo...My Dear Cairo: Photography Exhibit Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo is a photo exhibition of photos taken in Cairo by Egyptian/American artist and children's book author Zeena M. Pliska. The exhibition is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Sun, Jun 11, 2023 5:00 pm |
Dear Cairo...My Dear Cairo: Photography Exhibit Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo is a photo exhibition of photos taken in Cairo by Egyptian/American artist and children's book author Zeena M. Pliska. The exhibition is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 10:00 am |
Take & Make Craft: Father's Day Stop by the reference desk all day on Monday to pick up a craft kit containing materials and instructions to make Dad a special gift. Available while supplies lasts.... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Kits: Rainbow Sensory Bottles Stop by the information desk at Studio City Branch to claim the June Arts and Scraps kit! Each kit will contain materials and instructions for... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 11:00 am |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story of your Los Angeles Zoo. For additional... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 2:00 pm |
The Spirit of the Drum Featuring Roberto “Kongakid” Gutierrez Come feel the spirit of the drum with special guest, Kongakid! Connect with your inner drumming spirit and fellow... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 2:00 pm |
Ride Metro Safely Ride Metro Safely! Participants will learn How to Ride the Metro, Rail Safety, K Line information, discounted program information, and utilize the Metro System. Plus, get some free brochures, guides,... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone 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 computers and laptopsFree basic school... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Magic Show With Wayne Kawamoto Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with a fun magic show that combines music, audience interaction, and comedy. This program was made possible with the generous support of the... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
Rainbow Paper Hearts All ages are invited to celebrate Pride Month! We are making rainbow paper hearts to show our love and support for our neighbors. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Sculpture Workshop With Artsy Kidss Use model magic to create interesting designs and characters! Participants will learn how to create 3-dimensional art using tactical skills. |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Enjoy a one hour hands-on entertaining and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a safari around the world to learn about... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Enjoy a one-hour hands-on, entertaining, and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a safari around the world to learn about... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 12, 2023 3:30 pm |
Family Bonding Painting Workshop In this workshop, participants work in groups of two to paint a diptych. A diptych is a painting that is created by putting two paintings together. This workshop is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |