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Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Craft Program Join artist Debra Disman for this all-ages craft series, where we learn to make a different book each session! Play with fun materials and learn new skills! All... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 11:00 am |
Design a Toy Workshop Design the toy of your dreams! Join Angela Alcerro, Professor of Toy Design at Otis College of Art and Design, for this step-by-step workshop on designing... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book & Bake Sale The Friends of the Wilshire Branch Library are hosting a bake and book sale in front of the library. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 12:00 pm |
Hwarang Sori Korean Drum Performance The youth nanta team combines traditional folk music, drum rhythms and dance movements with modern pop songs to share the beauty and energy of Korean culture with... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library will be selling gently used books for readers of all ages. Stop in and take a peek!All... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 2025 1:00 pm |
Mother's Day Felt Brooches Older kids and teens are invited to create felt brooches for Mother's Day! Open to kids and teens ages 10-18. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Temple Dance of South India The Soorya Foundation will present Temple dances of South India in the traditional Bharatanatyam dance style. Bharatanatyam is a 2000-year-old art form that boasts highly stylized dance... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Children experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals, specimens and colorful puppets. Live tidepool animals include... |
Central Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Folklorico Performance Families, teens, and children: Please join us for a "Baile Folkorico" performance. With an added contemporary flair, you will experience a lot of music, art, history, storytelling, and culture... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Folklorico Performance Please join us for a Baile Folkorico performance. With an added contemporary flair, you will experience a lot of music, art, history, storytelling, and culture through this Mexican folk... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 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... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Series, Session 2 Join Dungeon Master Timothy Meyer in a 3 week series of improvised fantasy adventure, using the rules of Dungeons... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sun, May 04, 2025 1:30 pm |
Seeing Is Believing: Fun With Optical Illusions Join Kyle Stephens for a fun, interactive look at optical illusions. Learn about eye anatomy and how our brain is responsible for incredible visual... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, May 04, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm |
Storytime for Wellness and Thriving Children's book author and illustrator Oshri Hakak will read stories and play music for a fun afternoon break!This program is presented in collaboration with NAMI West Los... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, May 04, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
May the 4th Be With You Party Celebrate May the 4th at the library with Star Wars themed crafts and activities. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite character.This program is intended for children ages 5-12 and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, May 04, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tell My Story Film Screening and Conversation Join us for a powerful afternoon of storytelling, connection and healing. This event features a 45-minute film screening, followed by an honest, heart... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 10:00 am |
Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with activities all day. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Koinobori Happy AAPI heritage month! Pick up a kit to make your own koi fish streamer, and learn all about Children's Day in Japan. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 2025 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Visit our Student Zone! Student zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 05, 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... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 2025 2:30 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 05, 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... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Helper Join us for Student Zone! Need help? Ask our experienced tutor who is available to help you with your homework.Help includes:Assistance with homework and school researchFree PrintingAccess to school... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club All levels and ages are welcome. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills and meet fellow chess enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader Kelly STAR volunteer Kelly reads 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 programs at our branch!STAR storytimes are subject to... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 05, 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 |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children and their families. Stay for music and playtime at the end. Geared towards children ages 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
Exploring Your Ocean Backyard: Marine Biology Workshop Series With USC Ocean Scientists Do you like exploring? Do you want to know more about your ocean... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Music of Ancient Mexico Join Martin Espino as he plays music from his vast collection of native percussion and sings "easy-to-sing-songs" in languages such as Spanish and Nahuatl. Open to children and their families.... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Horangee Korean Folk Tiger Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us. Special guest, Margo Gravelle, will read folk tales of the famous tiger of Korea. Then you will paint your own... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruben Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader, Ruben! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Español |
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Mon, May 05, 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 |