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Tue, Jun 17, 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 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids' Block Building Hour Build whatever you can imagine with building bricks! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Express Yourself Through Beat Making Join us for a series of beat-making classes for kids and tweens, taught by teens. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer With the Library: Art For Kids-Magic Model Sculpting Please join us for a youth art workshop from Art For Kids and teacher Makaela Wright, on clay sculpting. Space is limited. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Pride Paper Dolls Learn how to cut paper doll chains and decorate them any which way you want in celebration of diverse and proud people everywhere! |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Button Making Join us for a fun and creative session to design and make your own custom buttons! The library will provide the button-making machine and materials, along with guidance on how to use the equipment. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rainbow Bracelets Join us as we make beaded rainbow bracelets to celebrate Pride Month! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: PuppetArt Theater Have some fun with our special guests, PuppetArt Theater, who will be performing "The Three Little Pigs!" All ages are welcome to attend.And don't forget to sign up... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids Gardening Workshop Little gardeners will explore and learn different types of plants in this hands-on gardening workshop provided by Alma Family Services. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Come meet Thor and his reptile family! Kids will learn all about snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Leaf Rubbings and Stamp Art Join us to learn how to create leaf rubbings and stamping. Participants will learn how to use leaves to make two types of art. Children will be immersed in the colorful and fun craft... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Pride Bracelet Making Show your Pride and celebrate how "Reading Brings Us Together" with a colorful friendship bracelet. Paper chains for young children and deluxe papercrafting for older participants will also be... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:30 pm |
Indoor Camping Join us for camping under the stars. Enjoy s'mores, crafts, coloring, and more! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:20 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 English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 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 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 10:15 am |
Storytime With the L.A. Kings & Bailey Join us for a special Storytime of B is for Bailey with Bailey the Mascot and members of the L.A. Kings Ice Crew! For kids ages 3–9, but all ages are welcome to attend and... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Digital Play Table Launch Have you seen the new digital play table at our library? Join us to learn how to play the games on the table and meet new friends to play with. Attendees will be given prizes for coming.... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology, Games English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:30 am |
Puppet Show Stephanie from Actors and Animals hosts an engaging program about animal care and safety. She'll be providing a small puppet show, but no animals will be here. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime in the Park Join us in Elysian Park for stories, songs, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for toddlers-preschoolers. Email eden@lapl.org to join the mailing list and receive a map of... |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 2025 11:00 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... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Pride Month Lanyards Happy Pride! Join us to learn about pride month, make your own lanyard keychains, and watch a fun movie while you make it. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Building Blocks Bonanza Drop in and show us your inner architect and engineer for freestyle building blocks time. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Summer Crafts for Kids Join us in the children's area for a free craft program as part of our Summer Reading program! All supplies provided. For Pre-K and up. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Discover the Magic of Scottish Bagpipes With John McLean Allan John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and explain how the instrument has influenced the culture of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Learn to Draw Comics With Shannon Watters Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Heritage month by learning the basics of drawing and making comics with Shannon Watters, the co-creator and co-writer of the comic book series... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |