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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 |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Bubble Magic Bubblemania and Company provide interactive educational and entertaining programs about the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The presentation features mesmerizing soap bubble creations that showcase... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Gabby Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer Miss Gabby. Earn a free book with every three visits.Program is subject to cancellation or change without notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 13, 2023 4:30 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Brauna. 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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Sat, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2023 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Branch Library Giant Book Sale Join us for the fantastic Friends of the Chatsworth Branch Library Giant Book Sale. Children's books, paperbacks and music CDs are 50 cents... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Quarterly Book Sale Browse books, music, DVDs and puzzles at our Friends of the Chatsworth Library book sale. Proceeds benefit programs and events at the... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 10:30 am |
Meet Local Kids Author: Kat Trejo Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) reading of picturebook Yefferson, Actually/ En realidad, es Yefferson by the author Katherine Trejo! Stay for a craft following the... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytimes Children, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our fun-filled Japanese storytime with our STAR volunteer readers! Geared for families and children of all ages. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Japanese |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Lauren Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Lauren. 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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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Storytime With the LA Kings The LA Kings are coming to the Pico Union Library! Join us for a special reading of "B is for Bailey" by the LA Kings Ice Crew and Bailey himself!¡Los LA Kings vienen a la biblioteca de Pico... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
ALOUD Travels: To the Beach ALOUD is coming to the Palisades Branch Library! The Library Foundation of Los Angeles' prestigious series of ALOUD programs is "branching" out to the Palisades Branch for a summer... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2023 12:00 pm |
The Kadima String Quartet Join us for Saturday afternoon music with The Kadima String Quartet! These concerts are fun and great for all ages. This concert will celebrate the Music of Suppressed Voices, including... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
North Hollywood Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale Friends of the North Hollywood Regional Library invite the public to a one-day sale this summer. Friends may attend a members-only... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 12:30 pm |
Bollywood Indian Dancing With Monica Sarin This fun class offers dance and movement for all levels, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned performer looking to learn a new style or develop your technique. Inspired by... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 1:00 pm |
Watts Jazz Festival Don't miss the opportunity to swing in the courtyard at the 2nd annual Watts Jazz Festival. The whole family will enjoy a sunny afternoon listening to the cool sounds of Chazz Ross, Watts... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 1:00 pm |
Gummy Worm Day! Gummy Gardens July 15 is National Gummi Worm Day!Let's celebrate by making gummy worm gardens on the patio. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 2:00 pm |
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... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 2:00 pm |
Heart Beats In The Benefits of Drumming, CHAZZ describes the physical and mental health benefits of steady drumming in a dynamic interactive drum circle workshop. He shows how drumming restores energy and releases tension and... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 15, 2023 2:00 pm |
Puppetry With Franklin Haynes Marionettes During the workshop, the children will explore the wondrous art of puppetry. A collection of puppets and marionettes will be shared and touched. This program was made... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |