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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Art for Kids Join us for a series of exciting art programs each Tuesday throughout the summer. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:00 pm |
Drop-In Crafts Drop in any time between 3 to 5 p.m. and make a new craft every month. Materials/supplies will be provided. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:00 pm |
Portrait Drawing With Zanbeel Art Join Zanbeel teaching artist Dago Perez for fun and inclusive portrait drawing classes every Tuesday in June. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Make Your Mark: Pride Scratch Art Bookmarks Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month your way—with creativity, color, and community! Come hang out and design scratch-art bookmarks inspired by LGBTQ+ pride... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. 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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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. All levels and ages are welcome! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer Storytime and Painting Listen to a story about an artist to get inspired for creating your own special work of art using washable paint, canvases, and different types of brushes. |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Club Bring your engineering ideas to life with soft blocks, Legos, and more. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
After School Craft Club Kids ages 5 and older are welcome to join us in the community room for an afternoon of arts and crafts. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime this summer using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. Contact children@lapl.org for more... |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pokémon Day Come to the library to share your enthusiasm for all things Pokémon! We will test your knowledge with trivia and make Pokémon arts and crafts with some of your favorite Pokémon. All supplies will be provided. If you... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rainbow Scratch Art Join us as we make our own rainbow scratch art to celebrate Pride Month! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bubblemania Presents Bubble Magic! Join us for an interactive, educational, and entertaining program about the science of bubbles. Bubblemania crafts soap bubble creations that will mesmerize the audience... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: LA Kings Storytime Calling all LA Kings and hockey fans—Bailey, the LA Kings mascot, will be visiting our library along with the Ice Crew! They will be reading B is for Bailey and... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Dog Man Movie Join us for popcorn and watch Dog Man! Rated PG. Kids will receive Dog Man giveaways and enter for a chance to win a Dog Man or Cat Kid cuble. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
LEGO Club Join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can free-build. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Pride Crafts Join us on our patio making bookmarks, buttons and friendship bracelets in celebration of Pride month! All ages welcome. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Summer With the Library Kickoff Summertime is a time to come together to share books and reading. Sign up for Summer with the Library, receive your special Summer Reading tote bag, gameboard, and stickers, and stay... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Rising Stars Our Rising STAR teen volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Reader Suze Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Suze on Tuesday evenings. After multiple visits, kids earn a free new book to take home! Call the library at (310) 834-... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Free Health Care Screening The St. Mary Hospital Mobile Health Care Unit will be visiting the San Pedro Library to give free health care screenings to the public. Trained medical staff will screen for blood sugar... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am |
Summer Events for Kids Celebrate summer reading at the library! We have lots of fun programs for children every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (except July 23). All events are 45-60 minutes long.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am |
L.A. Zoo at Your Library This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover some of the amazing ways Los Angeles-area animals... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Patra 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR sessions... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 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, Jun 25, 2025 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Step by step and page by page, celebrate summer, reading, and community. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Bubble Fun in the Sun Make your own bubble wands with craft materials and then put them to the test in an afternoon of bubble blowing good time! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Miss Gerri Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Miss Gerri on Wednesday afternoons. After multiple visits, kids earn a free new book to take home! Call the library at 310-834-... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 2:30 pm |
Create Abstract Art With Tiles Create colorful abstract art using bathroom tiles. All materials are provided. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 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, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Come to our library and get crafty!All supplies are provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Bonding Painting Workshop (Artsy Kids) Children, parents/caregivers, and siblings will work together to create a landscape painting. Join us to learn about basic art technique, creativity... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday Crafternoons | Miércoles Tiempo de Artesanía | 수요일 오후 공예 시간 Join our skilled facilitator and your community to make wonderful crafts and great memories. Únase a nuestro facilitador capacitado y tu... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español, Korean |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky Join us for a special reading of an inspiring short play about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space. From her childhood in La Mesa, California, to her groundbreaking... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rainbow Bracelet Making Come and make your very own Pride-themed bead bracelets! All ages are welcome. |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 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, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Your Author: Alexander Vidal Meet Alexander Vidal, author and illustrator of Wilds of the United States and also the designer for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge art! Children will have a chance... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 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. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 4:00 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Each month, we will have a suggested building theme. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |