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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "Luca" Join us for a screening of an amazing movie. Disney and Pixar's original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Nancy Children are invited to drop in during her volunteer shift and share the joy of storytelling and reading with Nancy. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill every Tuesday. All levels and ages are welcome. This program is generously provided by Friends of Venice Branch Library. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 3:30 pm |
Sun Catchers Craft Kids are invited to decorate their very own sun catchers! We will be using paint for this craft activity. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Baila Baila Music and Movement The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45-minute class kids and parents spend quality time... |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! This hands-on pickling workshop will guide participants through basic fermentation and vinegar pickling concepts for the home kitchen. LA–based fermented food advocate and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
INCA the Peruvian Ensemble Music INCA offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. Between sets, the musicians demonstrate South American Instruments and discuss... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm |
Color Me Cowboy Hats Howdy partner! Come and decorate your very own cowboy hat any color you like. Afterwards, we will learn a fun and simple line dance to country-western music. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm |
DIY Puzzles Join us as we design our own 28-piece puzzles. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm |
Intro to Virtual Reality Our guest performer, Jonathan, will offer participants a detailed look into virtual reality. This program is designed to show youth alternative career options and teach them how to produce VR... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Light Up Firefly Celebrate nature’s own illuminated insect! Transform a paper cutout into a flickering firefly with a LED light bulb, a lithium battery and copper tape. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Joke Fest Bring some jokes to share or learn about writing jokes! Let's have an hour of laughter and making ice cream sundaes. For children of all ages. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Dreaming It's summertime and time to dream of gloing places near and far and spending time with lots and lots of books. Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 4:30 pm |
Mini Rainbow Volcanoes Learn about volcanoes and make your own rainbow volcano eruptions! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 30, 2024 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm |
Pajama Storytime: Summer Treats An evening of stories and discussion for families. Let's talk about summer treats, like ice cream and sunny days! Pajamas are welcome!Recommended for ages 4 and older. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:00 am |
Pre-K Storytime by Shokoufeh Enjoy a storytime for pre-k-aged children. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:00 am |
Summer Reading Challenge Events for Kids Join us for our special Summer Reading Challenge Events for Kids!June 12 - Wacko Magic ShowJune 26 (10:40 a.m.) - Blue Submarine Tidepool ExperienceJuly 3 - Three... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Story Telling and Reading (STAR) Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Ms. Susan. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us on Wednesday mornings to read stories, sing songs, and share rhymes. Participation may be limited due to room capacity. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes.Please note, there will be no storytime on Sept. 11. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 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... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 am |
Paint Fun for Toddlers/Pre-K Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to explore and create with paint on our outside patio. We will be using tempera paint which is washable, but old clothes or a paint smock are... |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Session One) Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series.We will have two sessions at 10:30 a... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 am |
DJ Lance Rock Storytime and Dance The amazing DJ Lance Rock of Yo Gabba Gabba presents stories, music, and dance for a morning filled with fun and surprises! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 11:00 am to 11:35 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Storytime This special storytime will explore a math and science theme for children preparing to enter kindergarten. Join us for songs, rhymes, stories, and a hands-on segment... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 11:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Session Two) Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series!We will have two sessions at 10:30 a... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:10 pm |
Live Music With The Ben Band The whole family is welcome to join us for some delightful, family-friendly songs from Ben Urwant that will introduce you to animals native to Ben's Australian homeland and other wacky... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida Children can build their confidence and practice their reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Vida. Early through advanced readers are welcome to this first come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Bonnie. 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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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Kat Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Kat. 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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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join us for a presentation by Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible robot creations and learn about the engineering... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm |
Summer Crafts Join us for a crafting session for kids! |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm |
Kumihimo Keychains and More Learn a simple weaving technique to create beautiful bracelets and colorful keychains for yourself or a friend. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. 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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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Storytelling and Reading With STAR Volunteer Sergio Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our extraordinary STAR Volunteer Sergio.Sergio speaks English and... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Grant. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Stories and Crafts With STAR Volunteer Linda Children are invited to enjoy stories and crafts with our STAR volunteer, Linda. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Book Of You - Self Discovery Single Page Art Book Participants will learn collage techniques through layering a variety of paper ephemera, as well as how to fold and cut a single sheet of paper... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Bingo for Children Play the game Bingo and win prizes. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Workshop With Seville Michelle Students will use candy to learn the basics of jewelry making and they will create candy accessories with the instruction of jewelry designer Seville... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Vietnamese spring rolls are filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Musical Storytime With DJ Lance Rock Join us for a musical storytime with DJ Lance Rock. A day of reading, dancing, and imagination. It's going to be awesome! |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Canvas Painting With Artsy Kids Join us for an afternoon of painting with Artsy Kids. Using the Summer Reading Challenge theme of "L.A. Dreaming" as inspiration, participants will create their own work of art to... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Building Blocks They're back by popular demand! Join us each week to free build with our building blocks in our children's area. Children ages 3 and up alongside their caregivers are welcomed to join! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs and movement activities! We will have a craft activity following each session and stay to play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old, but all ages... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Joke Fest Bring some jokes to share or learn about writing jokes! Let's have an hour of laughter. For children of all ages. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Bricks & Beyond It's an hour of free play to create and experiment! There will be LEGO bricks and other types of building toys, wooden train tracks, and brain-teaser puzzles. Children of all ages are welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |