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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Stage Combat With the Game On Stunt Team Join us in the Children's Area for an exciting performance from Michael John and his Game On Stunt Team. The Game On Stunt Team presents a brief history of the weaponry... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Body Art Workshops While creating designs on participants, Katy will briefly explain henna's use and history, including how to mix paste and how to draw with the paste. For face painting or glitter tattoos, Katy will... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Weekly Kids Arts & Crafts Drop-In Join us for arts, crafts, and stories. Be on the lookout for the crafts cart and supplies in the Children's Reading Room. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Folklorico Dance Workshop Join us for a lesson of Folklorico dance. Folklorico is a type of dance, music, and costume which highlights several Mexican cultures. The Folklorico dress features a high... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Chinese Calligraphy | Caligrafía China Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. Learn how to write in a different language and about the Chinese culture in a... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning, Writing English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Note4Notes Chamber Ensemble Note4Notes Chamber Ensemble will be performing film-themed music for all ages. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Nature Journals and Decoupage Join us for the second of two summertime children's craft programs. As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, participants can decoupage their own nature journal. Additionally, like... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Cupcake Decorating Join us for cupcake decorating with various sprinkles and frosting choices. All supplies will be provided. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Painting Party for Kids Get ready for a fun-filled day of creativity and color. This event is perfect for kids who love art and want to express themselves through painting. All materials will be provided, so just... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Micah the Magician and the Magical Library Join us for a highly interactive magic show where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer.This program was made possible with the... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Lab Candy + jewelry = delicious fun! Learn the basics of jewelry-making using candy. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 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 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Packing Material Art Using packing materials, make a picture of an animal, a person, a plant, a vehicle or an imaginary creature.Ages 5-12 |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 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 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fun Face Painting for Everyone Celebrate summer by getting you face painted by Marquita Jordan. Fun for all ages. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us to create colorful fish using recycled egg cartons. All ages welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you like dogs? Do you like books? Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle therapy dog from Reading to the Rescue. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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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Fri, Jul 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Chess Club If you like to play chess, want to learn how to play, or improve your game, join us for Chess Club on the first and third Fridays of the month. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be provided. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 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 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, Jul 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, Jul 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 Branch Library Giant Book Sale. Come in, get a great deal, and support the wonderful programs and people at... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:00 am |
30th Anniversary Celebration With the Reptile Family Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Donald Bruce Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library with Living Treasures from Around the World from The... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Coding for Kids Eric, a Teen Council member, will host a drop-in hour where kids can learn the basics of coding! Kids will learn how to use different programming techniques on Scratch to create programs on their own. This fun... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 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, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! This program is designed for children ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
The Colorful Melodies of Vivaldi Let's celebrate this summer with some music! Paul Stein, a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will bring the music and excitement of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to life. Also,... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 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, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Viva la Cultura: Folklórico Workshop / Taller de Folklórico Experience art, music, history, storytelling, and culture through the Mexican folk dance "Baile Folklórico," with an added... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
Chamber Hop From Echo Park (Brendan Eder Ensemble) LA native composer and producer Brendan Eder creates a kaleidoscopic musical blend of classical, experimental rock, jazz, electronic, and hip hop... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STEM Saturday: Posterboard Marble Run STEM at the library! Come build a marble run using cardboard rolls, tape and a poster board. Ages 5+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jul 21, 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 21, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
Comic Book Basics Think It Ink It: Comics Basics will teach you how! From writing to designing your characters to drawing the panels, every major aspect of the comic book process will be explored. Learn how to create your... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Super Duper Storytime Storytime is back at Wilshire! Join us for stories, songs and dances. Geared for babies and toddlers, but all children are welcome. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Francesca Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Francesca. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR volunteer three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Musical Storytime With Alex Schub Join us for a special musical storytime as singer-songwriter Alex Schub serenades you with fun and silly songs about broccoli to ocelots and many things in between!This program is presented as part... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Read With Rising STAR Volunteers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with Rising STAR Teen Volunteers. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |