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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm |
Social Justice Book Club Check out the book of the month at your local library and bring your thoughts and feelings to the conversation. Books can transform the way we look at the world. Join children's librarians... |
Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Playtime at the Library It's time to play! Come play with our collection of toys or board games. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Whimsical Wednesdays Join us for a fun, whimsy-inspired program that has included everything from creating fairy gardens to painting al fresco. Best for children 5 and up. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm |
Children's Summer Math Club We are excited to introduce a Children's Summer Math Club. Led by our inspiring Homework Helper, Miss Donna, the Summer Math Club will consist of... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Design and Play: Planes Learn about aerodynamics and design your very own airplane.Supplies are limited to the first 9 participants. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Stay afterwards to work on a craft activity and play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle 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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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 5:15 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Ruth. 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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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Perler Beads Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then this event is for you! We... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: A Beetle is Shy at the Audubon Center at Debs Park We are buzzing over our newest StoryWalk® in the Audubon Center at Debs Park!Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and open... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: Señorita Mariposa and Not a Monster Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader Ms. Lisa Children are invited to experience the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Ms. Lisa. After attending three STAR sessions at our branch, they will receive a free book to keep. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 12:30 pm |
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... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 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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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Science for Kids Each week we will explore science in a different way. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Bouncy Balls Children, teens and their families are welcome to join us for an hour of crafting. This week we will be making our own bouncy balls.All supplies will be provided. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Illusions by Allen Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding magic show that's fun for the whole family.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Friends of the Mid-... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day: Dog Man Beat the heat and join us for a screening of the hit movie Dog Man. This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 93 minutes. Refreshments will be served. This program is intended for... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Fourth of July Flower Craft Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of creativity! Join us for a fun and festive Fourth of July Flower Craft session for families. Create patriotic-themed paper flowers using red,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building! Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up with our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Design a Slap Bracelet Start with a blank slap bracelet and make it your own! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm |
Fun With Fireworks Create your own "fireworks in a jar" and other sparkly art. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Engineering for Kids - Hosted by PS Science Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to constructing towers, this fun and educational in... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm |
Let's Jump, L.A. Join us for a jump rope show with amazing tricks, double dutch, and fun games! Learn some cool new jump rope skills along the way and the importance of staying active.This program was made possible with... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kid's Art Club Join us in the meeting room for a fun summer-themed craft. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo & Tasting Join Chef Jessica Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make a Pinwheel! Get ready for 4th of July by crafting and decorating your own pinwheel using markers, colored pencils and crayons! This program is open to all ages. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids Ice Cream Social Cool off from the heat with some ice cream crafts and an ice cream treat. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 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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Sat, Jul 05, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: A Beetle is Shy at the Audubon Center at Debs Park We are buzzing over our newest StoryWalk® in the Audubon Center at Debs Park!Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and open... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 2025 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Join the Friends of the Baldwin Hills Branch Library in our community room for our used book sale. Your purchases help fund supplies for library programming. Cash only please! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English, Español |
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Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: Señorita Mariposa and Not a Monster Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 2025 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Bark Dogs: Beach Animals Reading With Kids Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun and 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, Jul 05, 2025 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
BARK Dogs: Beach Animals Reading to Kids Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Teens Read Stories With Kids Children and families are invited to hear stories read aloud by teens from the Punk Rock Marthas, a youth volunteer group dedicated to making our world a better place. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 2025 1:00 pm |
Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto and JUiCE Hip Hop Join us for an introduction to breakdancing with Eric Nishimoto and JUiCE Hip Hop! We’ll start off with an exciting breaking (aka breakdancing... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jul 06, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: Señorita Mariposa and Not a Monster Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |