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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 |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Karen Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Karen. 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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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm |
Exploring Your Ocean Backyard: Marine Biology Workshop Series With USC Ocean Scientists Do you like exploring? Do you want to know more about your ocean... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Earth Day Science: Seed Bombs! Celebrate Earth Day 2024! Learn about gardening and create your own seed bombs with seeds and paper. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm |
GrowingGreat: Wiggly Worms On Earth Day, please join GrowingGreat garden educators for a hands-on exploration of some of our favorite garden helpers—worms! Learn about the important work worms do in our gardens and... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Earth Day Fun! Celebrate Earth Day with stories, crafts with recycled materials, and experiments! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Author Talk With Rashin Kheiriyeh Kids and families are invited to join us for a fun author talk. Rashin Kheiriyeh is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator, animator, and painter who has more than ninety... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Gardening With Purpose Series Kamila Jeevanjee, the co-coordinator of ‘Mar Vista Neighborhood Association initiative: Gardening with Purpose Gatherings' will give a talk on Permaculture Principles of Gardening, as well as... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 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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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 11:00 am |
STAR Stories With Victoria Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Victoria. 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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Tue, Apr 23, 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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Tue, Apr 23, 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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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 12:30 pm |
Earth Day Storytime Join us for a special toddler storytime as we celebrate Earth Day. We will have author Paul Many read his book, My Breathing Earth, as well as our usual half hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 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 book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader for Kids Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom for literacy fun! Children may read to her, or she'll read to you. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 2:00 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, Apr 23, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Read to our loveable canine friend, Cary Grant. Practice reading, or simply enjoy cuddling, combing, and delighting in the dog's presence. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |