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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Game Club Join us to play games like the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Jenga, and more! Games will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own Pokémon cards. This program is intended for children and their families/... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Storytime With Bailey and the LA Kings Ice Crew Join Bailey and the LA Kings Ice Crew for a special reading of B is for Bailey. Lots of fun for kids of all ages and their parents or guardians. Meet... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
The Magical Katrina Magic Show Join us for an afternoon of magic and fun with the award-winning magical skills of Magical Katrina. Fun for the whole family!This program was made possible with the generous... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Making Workshop Join us for a fun and creative event where children can learn how to make jewelry from candy. This hands-on workshop will guide children through creating their own accessories... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Glass Bead Magnets Unleash your creativity while making glass bead magnets! There are endless customization opportunities, as young artists can use a wide range of materials to create designs. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Rex Ogle Join us in welcoming award-winning author Rex Ogle as he reads from his book Free Lunch. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Local Kid Author L.J. Randle Are you curious about what it's like to create characters, dream up adventures, and bring them to life in your very own book? Meet J.L., the amazing kid author who turned dreams into reality... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Weave a Bookmark Learn from the Southern California Handweavers' Guild how to weave a bookmark.Ages 6-12. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Story-Craft Time Hear a story and make something of it!Suggested for ages 3 years and older. |
Palisades Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
"When I Grow-up…" | "Cuando Sea Mayor…" Learn about people’s jobs and careers. This month’s “When I Grow Up…” guest is Jesus Reyes, Director of... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LAFD Fire Truck Visit and Storytime Hear a story about fire trucks and see a real Los Angeles Fire Department fire truck in person! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Build Your Dream in Lego Building Bricks Build your dream house, car or school with Lego building bricks. Based on the Chris Van Dussen Books, If I Built a...The library will provide the Lego building bricks. Prizes... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make an Origami Sunflower Please join us in making an origami sunflower! All ages are welcome. Craft inspired by YouTuber Payal Kidz Club.*Age 9 and under should attend with a teen/adult helper. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library This summer the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will encourage participants to dream about a world with more pollinators! Join us for the L.A. Zoo's Library Outreach Program and... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Cardboard Society: Board Games Meet with friends and family to play backgammon, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Monopoly, Catan Junior, Scrabble and more! All ages welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Rex Ogle Join us in welcoming award-winning author Rex Ogle as he reads from his book Free Lunch.Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Movies Cool off from the heat and enjoy a screening of a family-friendly film. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 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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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 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 library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Dreaming in Poetry This will be a fun, 6-week program to write poetry. Improve your English reading, writing, and presentation skills too! At the end of the program, we will present your poem(s) to an audience. Everyone is... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 2024 10:30 am |
Creating Cartoon Characters Learn how to create your own cartoon characters using basic character design fundamentals from a professional animator! Dietz Toshio Ichishita was previously an assistant animator at... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
BARK Kids Read to a Dog Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with the BARK certified therapy dogs. Suggested for grades 1-5.... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Share Stories With STAR Reader Miss Irina Visit our STAR Reader Miss Irina on the second Saturday of the month. Kids are welcome to hear her read stories or kids can read stories to her. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Ancient Homelands: Native Music From North, Central and South America Martin Espino’s innovative and educational program showcases Native music from North, Central and South... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK! Beach Animals Reading to Kids Sit, stay, and read to Charlie, Tedi, and Vida.BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Noah's Ark at the Skirball Ignite imagination with Noah's Ark at the Skirball Cultural Center storytellers, who will share an interactive flood story experience and a hands-on art activity that celebrates creativity... |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Wonders of Wildlife Wonders of Wildlife expert Cheryl Rendes will bring a bunch of adorable furry and scaly critters to the library. Don't miss the fun! |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Neiya Arts Folklorico Workshop / Dance Presentation “Viva la Cultura” is Folklorico Dance workshop geared for all ages and will consist of basic dance steps, step combinations, and technique... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Bark Therapy Dogs BARK therapy dogs will be joining us this afternoon for a special storytelling session with you as the main event. These dogs love to have kids read to them and will hang on your every word with wagging... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 3:00 pm |
Bad Art: A Contest Goal: Create the ugliest art imaginable using the provided materials!Categories: 12 and under; Teens; AdultsPrizes: Awarded to the "ugliest" creation in each category |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
The Rhythm of Inspiration: Japanese Taiko Druming We are happy to host "The Rhythm of Inspiration," an educational taiko program designed to inspire, educate and engage audiences of all ages with... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Playstory Playstory is a monthly program where children play with stories! Children will create stories in groups and pairs using their voices, bodies, and imagination. This program is for ages 4-10. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 3:00 pm |
Scotland Bagpipes Experience the bagpipes in full Scottish regalia! John McLean Allan will play, share the history of Scotland’s culture and tradition, and teach you a basic Scottish dance with live accompaniment. Learn to... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Jul 14, 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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Sun, Jul 14, 2024 1:30 pm |
Dr. Rusty's Dinosaur Safari A science-based, interactive, theatrical performance that tells the story of "Ty," a Tyrannosaurus who doesn’t know if he’s a Carnivore or a Herbivore. Through music, live puppets,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 15, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Time Capsules Celebrate L.A. Dreaming this summer by making a time capsule of your favorite things now, and your biggest dreams for the future! It's a gift for grown up you! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2024 10:30 am |
Children's Summer Program Join us for a fun summer activity. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |