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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Embark on an adventure into robotics and animatronics! Join us as Paul Thompson demonstrates how robots are made, their design, features, and performance. Explore... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Storytime Join us on the third Thursday of the month for stories, fingerplays, and rhymes: building reading skills while having fun!Suggested for ages three and up. |
Palisades Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Puppet Show Come see the amazing Franklin Haynes Marionettes Puppet Show live in action. Get ready to be amazed by the talented puppeteer as he bring enchanting stories to life through his intricate marionettes. This in-person... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baila Baila Get up and dance with this interactive bilingual concert for children and their families. Contagiously energetic, the Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. Kids and parents spend... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Earth Day Craft / Manualidad del Día de la Tierra Plant a seed in honor of Earth Day! Seeds and materials are provided while supplies last.¡Planta una semilla en honor al Día de la Tierra! Las... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Wonders of Wildlife Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with fascinating facts, hands-on activities, and up-close encounters with amazing creatures.This program was made possible with the generous support of... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Ojo de Dios Workshop Come celebrate Día with us! (Día de Los Niños – Children’s Day) Hear a fun Latin American folktale about a brave mama mouse. Then make a multicolor “Ojo de Dios” as a blessing for good fortune and... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Kids' Storytime (Virtual) With the Chinese American Museum Join the Chinese American Museum and Miss Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown Branch, who will be reading Little... |
Online Chinatown Branch Library |
Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Leaf Rubbing Craft Learn about the parts of a leaf and create art using leaves and crayons. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us to create butterfly craft to celebrate Spring. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Thursday Storytime Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs. For all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Homework Help for K-12 Students / Ayuda Con Las Tareas Para Estudiantes en Grados K-12 Student Zones are afterschool homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Again For Again: Music For Kids Get up and move to an interactive DJ driven pop duo full of movement, stage props and audience interaction. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteers Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Robin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Robin. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Family Literacy Program: Wake, Sleepy One Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and State Parks of Los Angeles. Funding... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Apr 19, 2024 12:00 pm |
Gift Wrapping Drop by our Gift Wrap Station, where you can personalize your presents for loved ones. Bring in your small gifts and enjoy wrapping them with a variety of papers, bows, and labels (while supplies last). |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Apr 19, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wildlife in Our City With PS Science Learn all about wildlife in our city with our friends from PS Science! Get ready for Earth Day by discovering how to identify and protect the creatures we share our space... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 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, Apr 20, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Branch Library Giant Book Sale Join us for the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Come in, get a great deal and support the wonderful programs and people... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Adopt Your New Reading Buddy at the Library Teens Leading Change Team, Palms for Paws, is hosting a Dog Adoption Event with LA Animal Services. Meet with and read to adoptable dogs, make kitten toys... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 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 |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 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, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs, too. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Japanese |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 11:40 am |
Zumba Kids Calling all Kids! Join us for Zumba, fun and exercise. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Celebration of the Friends of the Mar Vista Library: 40 Years of Service It is a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Friends of the Mar Vista Library, a sustaining community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Poetry Month Celebration In celebration of National Poetry Month, we're excited to feature California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and Los Angeles Youth Laureate Sierra Leone Anderson alongside local poets. They... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Earth Day Celebration Join the Memorial Branch Teens Recycling for Change project to learn about composting and recycling at home, enjoy family fun activities, and more!Teens Recycling for Change is part of the Teens... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Best Friends LA & Reducing Animal Stress Join us for a special event hosted by Platt's Paw Protectors, our dedicated Teens Leading Change group, and featuring guest speakers from two great non-... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
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, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Día Celebration at Central Library El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, celebrates books and reading for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Join us... |
Central Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Apr 21, 2024 1:30 pm |
TreePeople's Traveling Dirt Doctor Learn what trees need to keep them healthy and why they are so important to the environment. You will also hear a story and plant a tree seed to grow and take home... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take-home Craft for Kids: Paper Lanterns Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with a take-home craft and make your own paper tea lantern! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us at Westwood Library for songs, stories, and fingerplays for little ones. This storytime is best for our younger readers, including toddlers and pre-schoolers. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Milkweed for Monarchs: Author Visit and Giveaway Author Christine Van Zandt will read from her new book Milkweed for Monarchs. We will also be giving away free milkweed seedlings to attract... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime, fingerplays, and playtime each week on Monday mornings! These storytimes are intended to build early literacy skills and are recommended for ages 0-3 years. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:00 am |
Virtual Toddler Storytime Join us for a storytime via Zoom, featuring interactive stories, songs and rhymes. This event is designed to promote early literacy skills for children ages 4 and under. Caregiver... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:55 am to 5:30 pm |
Free Milkweed Giveaway Did you know that migratory monarch butterfly populations are threatened by habitat destruction and climate change? You can help support monarch butterflies by planting Asclepias fascicularis (... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 12:00 pm |
Gift Wrapping Drop by our Gift Wrap Station, where you can personalize your presents for loved ones. Bring in your small gifts and enjoy wrapping them with a variety of papers, bows, and labels (while supplies last). |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family! Celebrate Earth's Birthday with Thor and his friendly reptiles! Join us for an educational and entertaining hands-on reptile show with certified animal trainer and educator, Thorsten Pape... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help K-12 Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area includes... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Diana. 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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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help K-12 Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area includes... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Study Area and Homework Help Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Helper Student Zones are after-school homework and study areas that provide:Reserved computersFree printingBasic school suppliesAssistance with library research |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 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, Apr 22, 2024 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help K-12 Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area includes... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Again Again Music Join us for a musical program presented by Again Again, an L.A.-based interactive DJ-driven pop duo full of movement, stage props, and audience interaction. As a kids-at-heart pair of singer-songwriters... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |