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Thu, May 16, 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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Thu, May 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 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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Thu, May 16, 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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Thu, May 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone / Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Cybernauts: Computer Help Learn new computer skills, such as how to print, set up, and check your email, e-media, and more with our cybernaut. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Rona Children are invited to drop in during her volunteer shift and share the joy of storytelling and reading with Rona. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho Park... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 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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Thu, May 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Michelle Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Michelle. 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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Thu, May 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Each month, we will have a suggested building theme. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four and... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Please join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 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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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Liz Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Liz. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime Join us for storytime with our STAR Volunteer, Miss Gabby. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 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, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
The Kimono Show Learn about the history of kimono and get a hands-on experience seeing and touching them with Akane of the LA Kimono Show. Children will learn how to dress in yukata and kimono. This program is made possible... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Join us to make a pom pom cherry blossom tree in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm |
Origami Program Did you know that it is believed that the purpose of making origami was for the decoration of temples and shrines in parts of Asia? Now, it's used as a fun art activity. Celebrate Asian Pacific American... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Stories and Crafts Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytime and crafts! This in-person event is perfect for families looking to spend quality time together. After the storytime session, get ready to unleash your... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Jewish Tales From Up Your Street and Around the World Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with stories for the whole family. Travel around the world and discover the wisdom, customs, foods, traditions, and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm |
Phone Numbers Activity | Actividad de Números de Teléfono Join us for a program that teaches valuable life skills. Children will learn a fun hands-on way to memorize important phone... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 17, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get inspired to bird with the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 17, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your inner poet and submit your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Fri, May 17, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Magic for Kids Join us for a magic show with Magician Allen Oshiro, a performing member of Hollywood's Magic Castle and an award-winning children's magician. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Hallie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Hallie.Take home a free book after reading with Hallie three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 17, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Cybernauts: Computer Help Learn new computer skills, such as how to print, set up, and check your email, e-media, and more with our cybernaut. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get inspired to bird with the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, May 18, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your inner poet and submit your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Free Book Sale Ready for a literary treat? Dive into a world of stories without spending a dime! Join us for our Free Book Sale. Take home books on different subjects and genres from the library's collection. All books 'on... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle-grade Readers Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions. This month, we will be reading Three Keys by Kelly Yang. |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: "Three Keys" by Kelly Yang Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions. This month, we will be... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Chemistry Experiment and Lesson: STEM Scholars Learn about acids and bases through a fun and interactive science experiment and lesson. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 2024 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
AAPI Joy Programs in the Children’s Literature Department 11:30 a.m. Author Kaylin Melia George: Kaylin Melia George grew up listening to her mother’s bedtime stories about Moloka`i.... |
Central Library | Kids |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Meet a Miniature Therapy Horse! Join us to learn about the important role that Miniature Therapy Horses play in offering comfort, joy, and hope to those in need. Handler Victoria Nodiff-Netanel will show you... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Chinese Paper Lantern Making With Emmy Lam Did you know countries across Asia have festivals featuring paper lanterns, including China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan and Sri Lanka? Bring... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
AAPI Joy: Wellness, Healing, Resilience, and Resistance Celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages. Explore the City's rich... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 12:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck Old Time Ensemble Old-time music is a genre native to North America, however, like many American traditions, it boasts influences from a great diversity of native cultures, including those from... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm |
Intro to Geocaching Did you know there are thousands of hidden containers all around Los Angeles, and millions more around the globe? Participants will learn about Geocaching, a free treasure hunting community, and have an... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Playa Vista Pet Resource Fair The Playa Vista and Venice Teen Councils invite you all to join us for a pet resource fair! We are happy to have different animal organizations, businesses, and advocates provide... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm |
Where the Wild Rhythms Are With Wacky Wendee Go on a wild music adventure with playful songs, zany dances, puppet friends, and sounds about animals and other wild things. This highly interactive, colorful... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Regency Era Dance Class Be whisked back in time and learn an elegant and fun dance routine set to music focusing on movement from the Regency Era, the time period seen in Jane Austen's novels including... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, May 19, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get inspired to bird with the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |