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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dumpling Dessert Demo Celebrate DIA with Chef Jesse Wong for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled filled Tangyuan dumplings. Learn about the symbolic significance of these... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
Constellation | Juegos de Constelaciones Learn about constellations while playing connect the dots to bring the night sky to life using arts & craft material.Aprende sobre las constelaciones... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Meet Thor’s Reptile Family and enjoy a one hour hands-on entertaining and educational show featuring reptiles of all shapes and sizes. |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sprout & About: Seed-Planting Fun Join us for a fun, hands-on gardening experience as we plant seeds in small pots and explore the science behind it. Take your pot home and watch your plant sprout and... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
Lucha Libre Masks (Mascaras) Workshop Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, with special guest Oscar Moreno who will teach us about the... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baila Baila: Spanish Music & Dance Fun! Get ready to move and groove at this lively bilingual event for families! Join Isabel Brazon, the creator of Baila Baila, as she leads an exciting dance session... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Shop Smart, Save Smart Join us for an afternoon of fun with money! Kids will learn how to budget, shop and save responsibly through engaging, hands-on activities. Ideal... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Masha: International Belly Dancer The Art of Raqs Sharqi Come celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and enjoy a professional Belly Dance performance by Masha. "Raqs Sharqi" is the Arabic... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:30 pm |
Homework Help Do you need help with homework? Do you need school supplies to complete your homework? Would you like to print for free? Great! Come to our branch for homework help. Our tutors are here to assist. For students... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
STAR Storytime Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 7:25 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Guidance from a trained... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Bilingual Storytime at the Venice Farmer's Market Join the Venice Librarians and our staff for a bilingual Spanish storytime and craft program. This family-friendly activity takes place every... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun. We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. 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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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 3:00 pm |
CrEATive Plate Kids Cooking Class CrEATive Plate brings hands on experience through cooking. Children will have the opportunity to have fun while cooking. This program is for children ages 5 -... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Los Angeles Maker Faire + City of STEM You're invited to Los Angeles Maker Faire, the region's largest celebration of science, creativity, invention, and fun! With over 230 exhibitors from across California... |
Offsite | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Solar Telescope Viewing With the Sidewalk Astronomers Look at the sun safely with the help of the Sidewalk Astronomers. See prominences and sunspots with your own eyes. Talk with the astronomers... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Drum Fun: Family Drum Circle Connect through the universal power of rhythm! Join us for a vibrant and engaging drum circle for the whole family. This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity, and togetherness... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00 am |
Story Telling and Reading (STAR) Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina or Miss Irina can read to them. Readers... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Abenaa Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Abenaa. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00 am |
World Percussion Journey Join musician Delton Davis on an interactive journey through the rhythms and percussion instruments of the world!This program was made possible with the support of the Library Foundation of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
San Pedro Library's Grand Reopening Join us for a fun-filled celebration featuring activities, festivities, and special guests as we unveil our newly renovated library! |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 12:00 pm |
Drum Fun: A Family Drum Circle Program Join us for an engaging drum circle where families can connect through the universal power of rhythm. This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity and allows... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read in English and Spanish With STAR Volunteer America Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Mr. Matthew Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Mr. Matthew! Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 2:00 pm |
Baile Folklórico With Neiya Arts Viva la cultura! The Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Library welcomes Neiya Arts for a combined workshop and performance of baile folklórico. Attendants will learn about dance,... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEM Scholars: DNA - What Is It, Anyway? Learn about the structure of DNA through a fun and interactive science experiment and lesson using red and orange pipe cleaners and colorful beads. This program will... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sun, Apr 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Build Your Own Lava Lamp Create your own lava lamp from scratch. All materials are provided. For ages 0 - 12 with an adult.Thanks to our friends from UCLA for the program. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our Children's Librarian. Children may play with toys from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 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, Apr 14, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for storytime with songs, shakers, scarves and more! Free play time with our many toys afterwards as well. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 11:00 am |
Virtual Storytime Join us on Zoom for an interactive storytime supporting early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under. The 25-minute long program will be followed by an optional show and tell... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 1:00 pm |
Infant, Toddler, Preschool Storytime Join your friends and our Children's Librarian for stories, songs, and fingerplays! |
Pacoima Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 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, Apr 14, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 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, Apr 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Homework Help Visit our Student Zone after school where our Homework Helper can offer assistance or supplies. You can also study in our teen or children’s section. Our branch has computers dedicated solely for the use of... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained homework helpers will... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
DIY California Wildflower Seed Bombs Few things are as fun as getting your hands dirty, especially when the results are clay and compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds.In this... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2025 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 |