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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 |
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Mon, May 20, 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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Mon, May 20, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Please join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our children's librarian. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Chess and Checkers at Goldwyn Hollywood Library Come by for casual games in the Meeting Room on the first floor. We will provide chess and checkers, but you can bring your own. All ages and... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, May 20, 2024 2:30 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.... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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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Mon, May 20, 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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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Homework Help Get help with your homework from our STAR Reader Volunteer Grandpa Isaac. Help is available for students in grades K-5. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Children experience marine life up-close and personal with our live tidepool animals, specimens and colorful puppets. Sea stars and preserved... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, May 20, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Create a Sculpture! Learn about Asian American artist, Ruth Asawa in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Then, create your own art inspired by Asawa's famous wire sculptures! This program is... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Researching Colleges & Deciding Where To Go Navigate the college tour experience with confidence in this essential workshop, led by a college admissions expert from Empowerly College Counseling.... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 20, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Beginners Karate Class Karate is a traditional form of self-defense from Okinawa, Japan. Students will learn a portion of the basic techniques and drills that they would encounter in a real karate class as well as the... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 21, 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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Tue, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Musical Storytime With Alex Schub Join us for a special musical toddler storytime as Alex Schub will sing some of his songs from his upcoming children's musical album, along with the same storytime favorites of... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Insiya Come experience the joy of reading! All children are welcome to drop in and hear a story with STAR volunteer Insiya in the children's area. Those who attend three sessions will be... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |