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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 3:00 pm |
Summer Ribbon Kite Kick off the summer with colorful flying ribbons as we make hand-held kites. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky - Live Play Reading Join us for a special reading of an inspiring short play, Dr. Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 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 21, 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 21, 2025 9:30 am |
Make Music LA Day Join us for an all day music festival to celebrate the official start of summer! Make Music LA Day is part of a global event that celebrates with free music events. The all-day music festival is brought... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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, Jun 21, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Splashy Saturday Join us for open-ended sensory play activities and crafts involving water! Open to all ages. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read with a BARK Dog Kids who are starting out with books and seasoned readers are all invited to practice their read aloud voices with BARK therapy dogs. These furry friends love to listen to all kinds of stories and get a... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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 21, 2025 12:00 pm |
Taiko Drumming Join us for a Saturday afternoon musical performance of taiko drumming with Taikoproject!Taikoproject was founded in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo district in 2000 by a group of young, next-generation... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mar Vista Library at the Venice Fest Come visit the library at the Venice Summer Fest, sign up for Summer With the Library reading challenge, and learn about all the awesome things you can access with your... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Drag Story Hour It’s just what it sounds like! Join us for an extra sparkly storytime with a drag performer bringing costumes, humor, and play to read inclusive children’s books to delight families and their kids of all... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory-Friendly Octopus Pals We will make sensory-friendly octopus stuffed animals that double as fidget toys! To create a sensory inclusive environment, the library will provide sensory toys, avoid... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Learn the basics of the coding language Python in this interactive workshop led by members of Westwood's teen council. This program is open to kids in grades K-6. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Armenian Dance With Tom Bozigian / Հայկական պար Թոմ Պոզիկյանի հետ Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Armenian |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Magic Wayne Show A fun magic show for all ages! |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEM Scholars: Water Density! Does it Sink or Float? Join us for a Stem Scholars workshop for ages 7-11 led by Granada Hills Charter High School students!Learn about science through a fun... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
The Found Object Juggling Show The Found Object Juggling Show uses everyday objects in a new way to create a high energy juggling experience. Be amazed as juggler Michael Rayner balances a wheelbarrow on their... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 11:00 am |
Puppetivity Palooza Join us for a fun-filled puppet-making workshop with teacher, Lisa M. Friedman-York. Through storytelling children will be guided to create their own puppets using recycled materials.This program is... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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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Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
STAR Reading With Miss Lena Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with STAR Volunteer Miss Lena.This program is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Children experience marine life up-close and personal with our live tidepool animals, specimens and colorful puppets. Sea stars and preserved sharks are just some of the... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Coach Kody's Hip-Hop for Kids Coach Kody brings his special brand of empowering hip-hop to kids. Come and enjoy the giraffe energy. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Karate for Kids Join karate instructor David Chung for beginner’s karate classes at the library. Learn the basics, make new friends, and have fun!No prior experience necessary! Please wear clothing appropriate for exercise.... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Bonding Painting Workshop With Artsy Kidss Join us for a fun bonding session where kids and their friends and/or family can team up to use their creativity and make a diptych, which is a... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Living Treasures From Around the World With the Reptile Family Educational, entertaining, fun, and safe hands-on program with reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.This program was made possible... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Emma Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Emma. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
My 1st Book Club Excited to flex those new reading skills? Come and share your love of reading in your first book club. This book club is for readers who are just starting to read chapter books. After our discussion we will... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Camp In Set up a tent, go fishing, and enjoy a pretend camping trip! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fun With Model Trains Come and learn about the hobby of Model Railroading at the San Pedro Library. Participants will be able to see and operate HO scale model trains. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Make it Yours! Customize the Summer Reading Bag Are you ready to get your iconic library summer reading tote bag? Make it even more special by making it yours! We'll have fabric paints and markers... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers Children aged 6 to 18 (and their parents) are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |