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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm |
Breakdancing Watch a performance and have fun with basic dance moves.Ages 5-11. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
LGBTQ Pride Month Take Home Craft Stop by the library anytime between 3:30 to 5 p.m. for a craft to take home or stay and work on it in the library. We will be making two Pride crafts. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Games & Coding Join us for board games, card games, video games and block coding games. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bark! Spend the afternoon reading with Bark! Therapy Dogs. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.Program subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 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, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How to Draw Superheroes With Evan Burse Animation professional Evan Burse will demonstrate how to draw a superhero, and then do an actual drawing lesson for the audience. Evan has worked on these popular... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Hand Sewing Basics Learn the basics of hand sewing and make your own softie to take home. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
"Proud To Be Me" Picture Frames Celebrate Pride Month with "Proud To Be Me" picture frames! Create a frame to be proud of and showcase your own Instax Mini Self-portrait polaroid. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drumming With TaikoProject Move, dance, and clap along to the intense and exciting beats of TaikoProject! In between songs, drummers will introduce you to the history, music, and craftsmanship involved in constructing... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Club Make junk journals using recycled materials and lots of stickers! |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Decorate Bag With Stencils Come to the library and get a free bag to decorate with stencils and fabric markers. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Father’s Day Capes Celebrate Father’s Day by creating a personalized "Super Dad" hero cape! In this fun and creative craft, kids will decorate their own capes with bright colors, special designs, and words like "Super Dad... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Puppet Time It's showtime! Make your own puppets with materials provided. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Board Games | Juegos de Mesa Join us to play some friendly competition board games.Acompáñenos para jugar juegos amistosos de mesa. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Decorate Your Own Collage Pot Decorate your own collage pot, perfect for gift-giving or as a keepsake to plant a veggie seedling! Each pot is made of thick, durable papier-mâché with a smooth surface ideal for... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Father's Day Card Party Celebrate the dads and father figures in your life with handmade cards straight from the heart! Stick around after crafting for a festive party with games, treats, and fun surprises. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mixed Media Hanging Mobile Participants will use a range of mixed media materials to create a hanging mobile that will consist of wire, string, buttons, and pieces of handmade paper. Explore the use of diverse... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Hungry Caterpillar Wiggle into fun with this cute caterpillar craft! Using just paper, pipe cleaners, and a stick, you can make an adorable caterpillar that scoots along when you pull it! It's a... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Friendship Bracelets With a Community Helper Join us for a special visit from a community helper who will share read a book about friendship. After the reading, stick around for a fun and creative... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
The Summer Night Sky Astronomy Program Nighttrek amateur astronomer Neill Simmons returns to guide us through the spectacular summer night sky! After the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Fri, Jun 13, 2025 6:00 am to 11:55 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk® Get inspired to bird with a visit to the How to Bird StoryWalk®! Enjoy a stroll outdoors as you read about accessible tips for all who want to bird. This is the first Los Angeles Public Library... |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Fri, Jun 13, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Venice Farmer's Market Bilingual Storytime and Craft Program Join the Venice Librarians and our staff for a bilingual Spanish storytime and craft program. This family-friendly... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Fri, Jun 13, 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... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Theresa Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Theresa! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Friends of the Mar Vista Library Book Sale The Friends of the Mar Vista Branch Library will be selling gently used books, DVDs, and CDs. We have a large selection for readers of all ages.All proceeds... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Friends of the Valley Plaza Library Book Sale Come join us for the Friends Book Sale. The Friends are selling gently used books, DVDs and more. Proceeds go towards programming and supplies for the... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Thor's Reptile Family Enjoy a hands-on, entertaining and educational show featuring anthropods, amphibians and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a safari around the world, learning about various aspects... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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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Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 2025 1:00 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy Children experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals! Kids will meet and learn about a variety of sea stars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, mussels,... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Guerilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Make your own clay-and-compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds, while joining a lively discussion about sustainabilty, native plants, and green... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: Cyanotype in the Garden Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of every month for a fun and inspiring art-themed program! For this program, we'll learn a 19th-century photographic print... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pride Stickers Explore the Cricut Design Space software and learn how a Cricut cutting machine works. Create DIY Pride and LGBTQ+ stickers using different materials. Completed designs will be printed and cut for free and... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sun, Jun 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Robots and Animatronics Robot and animatronic engineer Paul Thompson will give an overview and demonstration of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics. There will be multiple examples of robots, materials... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime Read, write, play, sing and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward we will break out the toys for playtime. Designed... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Shrink Plastic Art Design a charm, ornament, keychain, or magnet using shrinking plastic. Participants are welcome to bring in their own designs to trace (images will shrink down to 1/3-1/2 their original size). ... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Inés / Hora de cuentos con Inés STAR Volunteer Inés reads to children in Spanish and English in this bilingual storytime. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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 |