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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop on Python coding, led by our teen volunteers. No prior coding experience is necessary. Please bring your own laptop. This workshop is recommended for kids. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: How to Create Cartoon Characters Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for a fun and inspiring art program.Discover the world of cartooning with veteran... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Brendan Eder Ensemble Brendan Eder Ensemble creates a kaleidoscopic blend of classical, jazz, and electronic music. For this program, the group will perform arrangements of Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Ravel... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Breakdancing Performance and Class Join us to learn about the history of breakdancing, see a performance, and learn some moves of your own! All ages are invited to this program, generously funded by the... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 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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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Robertson Library Open House Robertson Branch Library invites you to a free special event by the Friends of the Library. Enjoy live jazz music and refreshments while getting to know your community and learning... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Friendship Bracelet Looms Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Bubbles Bonanza Join us on the library’s front patio for a morning of fun with bubbles! Experiment with creating bubbles of all sizes and test out the science of bubbles. This program is intended for children and their... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Button-Making Craft Make a custom pin button. Choose images from recycled magazines, cut and glue for a custom collage, select a pre-printed fan-favorite, or draw your own image—it's up to you! All materials... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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 |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Help your little one prepare to start school with our Get Ready for Kindergarten series this July. We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Playing With Sounds Join us for a fun and engaging workshop where you'll discover simple tools to boost phonological awareness while reading stories! Learn how to identify, count, and play with sounds—key skills for building... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Drum Circle With Roberto "Konga Kid" Gutierrez Connect with your inner drumming spirit and fellow drummers in this interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums, such... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid" Puppet Show Join us for an exciting puppet show adventure. Rory the dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object falling out of the sky.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Plant a Succulent Learn about succulents and plant your own to take home. This program will be held outside on the library patio. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Candy Labs: DIY Candy Jewelry Let your creativity shine as you design and create jewelry made entirely from candy. Jewelry designer Seville Michelle will be on hand to show your tips and tricks for creating... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Geared toward ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome to attend. |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yarn Therapy Please join us in our workshop on how to crochet, or bring your yarn project to work on. All skill levels are welcome! Materials will be available on a limited basis. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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 English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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 |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STEAM-y Summer Science Kids ages 3-11, drop in for some fun do-it-yourself science activities on Monday afternoons in July! |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime New day and time, beginning Tuesday May 6, 2025!Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime and Craft Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by art and craft time! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for a 25-minute storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
Summer Arts and Crafts Club We will provide the craft and art supplies. You bring your curiosity and imagination. What will you create?This program is intended for children ages 5-12 and their families/caregivers. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime Enjoy hearing stories and songs. Afterwards have fun coloring. For ages 0-5 years old. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Ms. Mo Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Ms. Mo. Take home a free book after attending three events. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |