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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 10:30 am |
Candy Houses Join us in making (or eating) candy houses. This program is fun for the entire family! |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to read stories, sing songs, and share rhymes. Participation may be limited due to room capacity. Please note: There will be no Storytime on Wednesday, Oct. 11. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 10:30 am |
Thor's Reptile Family Enjoy a hands-on, entertaining, and educational show featuring anthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a safari around the world, learning about... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Bilingual Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading during our 30-minute bilingual storytime through songs, fingerplays and stories! ¡Venga a despertar el amor por la lectura de su hijo durante nuestra... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 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... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 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. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 2:00 pm |
Mermaid Crafts Can't get enough of The Little Mermaid? Join us for an all-mermaid crafternoon! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 2:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Munni Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Munni. 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, Jul 12, 2023 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida Children can build their confidence and practice their reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Vida. Early through advanced readers are welcome to this first come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 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 visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
Wacko Magic Show Join us for our special Summer Reading Challenge program every Wednesday at 3 p.m. from June 14 - August 2!This week it's The Wacko Magic Show. Wacko has received accolades from party-goers and... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Making Workshop This workshop teaches participants the basics of jewelry making using candy. Material included is an array of recycled material, packaged candy, jewelry findings, beads... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
Bubblemania Bubblemania and Company offer interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 3:30 pm |
Storytime With the L.A. Kings Join us for Storytime with the L.A. Kings at Ascot Branch. Come out to meet Bailey and the L.A. Kings Ice Crew for a special reading of B is for Bailey.Everyone welcome! |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 3:30 pm |
Feeling the Spirit of Drum Connect with your inner drumming spirit and connect with your fellow drummers in this 90-minute interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums, such as the... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
The Arty Loon Show - Magic & Comedy Join us for magic and comedy this Summer with Arty Loon! With laugh-out-loud comedy magic, amazing illusions, spectacular juggling, fantastic balloon sculptures, and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you like dogs? Do you like books?Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle therapy dog from Reading to the Rescue. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Stories and Crafts With STAR Volunteer Linda Children are invited to enjoy stories and crafts with our STAR volunteer, Linda. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Micah the Magician Magician Micah Cover presents "The Magical Library,"a highly interactive magic show where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafts for Children Join us for a fun craft activity at the library! |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rock Art Join us to paint your own rock. Kindness rocks, pet rocks, anything you can imagine. This program is for ages two years and older. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Micah Cover the Magician A highly interactive magic show where the audience is the star, focusing on all the magical resources the library offers. All ages are welcome. This program was made possible with the generous... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
My L.A. With Clay Create YOUR Los Angeles with clay. We'll provide the clay and participants will make something that feels like Los Angeles to them. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of stories, songs, and crafts! We will have toys out for the little ones to play with throughout the program. All ages are welcome to attend! |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO Building Workshop Bring your creative ideas to life using the library's collection of LEGO bricks! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 12:30 pm |
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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Shelley Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Shelley. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Magic Show: Illusions with Allen Oshiro You're invited to a magic show that reaches the hearts of kids, young adults, and families. Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 2:00 pm |
Puppetry Workshop Usual format of the workshop:Introduce the type of puppet (usually doing a mini performance)Demonstrate how to assemble the project (sometimes with an instruction page)Participants create their projects (... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STEAM'y Summer Science Club for Kids Kids ages 3-11, join us for hands-on STEAM'y science fun all Summer! Plus, surprise guests, prizes, and so much more! Concepts include electricity, robotics, flight,... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 2:00 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead! Super Slime Our Full STEAM Ahead! summer series continues with Super Slime! Join us for some ooey, gooey fun! |
Online Angeles Mesa Branch Library |
Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Vida. Early through advanced readers are welcome to this first come, first served event.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STEAM Fun: Color and Light Learn about color and light using prisms, color paddles and paint. How do you mix colors together? How do your reflections work? |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Micah the Magician Presents The Magical Library John Micah in this highly interactive magic show where the audience is the star, with a focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer. |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:00 pm |
North Hollywood Library Summer Reading Challenge Art Contest Calling artists of all ages. The North Hollywood Library is excited to welcome patrons to participate in the Summer... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Like Water in Fountains: The Leonis Adobe Fountains bring water to the dry land. They brought beauty to Girard and the Leonis Abode. Make your own from scratch! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:30 pm |
Your Author Series: Kim Dwinell The Los Angeles Public Library is proud to present local author/illustrator Kim Dwinell as she discusses her graphic novel (and now an AppleTV+ series) Surfside Girls. Things... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 3:30 pm |
Modern Drum Circles With Chazz Ross Discover the Universal Rhythm! Chazz guides audiences on a colorful safari with 20 African djembe volunteer drummers, creating jungle sounds and playing simple rhythms while singing... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Kids Read Aloud to Dogs Children are welcome to practice their literacy skills by reading aloud to friendly dogs. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Overview and demonstration of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics. Live speaker with multiple examples of robots, materials used to make robots, and the description of... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Game Club Join us to play games like the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Exploding Kittens, and board games! Games will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own Pokémon cards. This program is intended for children ages eight... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Dottie Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Dottie. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch! |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Giant Games for Kids Play giant versions of Connect Four, Chess and Jenga. We will have some regular-sized games, too - including Uno, Mancala and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Baila Baila Spanish Through Music and Movement The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45-minute class, kids and parents spend quality time together dancing, reading... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Board Game Social Unplug for an afternoon of old-school boardgame fun! Play with friends and make new ones. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Bottle Submarine /Submarino en una Botella Create a submarine in a bottle just in time for summer! And learn about the Families Read Together future workshops from guest Alicia Chavarin, Literacy... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Adult Literacy, Games, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm |
Story-Craft Time Hear a story and make something of it!"Suggested" for ages 3 and up |
Palisades Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Liz Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Ms. Liz! Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Crafternoons: Summer Slime Join us to learn the science of slime and make your own fun, gooey and colorful slime. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |