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Tue, Jul 15, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 6:30 pm |
Pajama Storytime Join us for a special pajama storytime. Wear your jammies to the library!For children of all ages (parents and stuffies welcome). |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am |
CHARLAS: Bilingualism Talks for Parents and Caregivers A free parent/caregiver workshop about multilingualism for kids.July 9 - Workshop 1: Communication in Multiple Languages &... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am |
Summer Crafts Join us for arts and crafts. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 12:00 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... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Munni Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Munni. 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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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday Crafternoons | Miércoles Tiempo de Artesanía | 수요일 오후 공예 시간 Join our skilled facilitator and your community to make wonderful crafts and great memories. Únase a nuestro facilitador capacitado y tu... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español, Korean |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tiny Terrariums Design, assemble, and learn to care for your very own self-sustaining terrarium. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
Art As Play Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and movement for children of all ages. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Summer Splash Celebration Experience the excitement of summer at the Mar Vista Library! Families with babies, kids, and teens are invited to join in the celebrations. Toddlers can explore beach-themed stories and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
All About Sea Animals Meet sea creatures up close! Dive into discovery with an interactive presentation by the Roundhouse Aquarium's All About Sea Animals program! Kids will get to see, learn about, and even... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Lectures English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Firefighter Storytime Join us for our second Firefighter Storytime with our local firefighters, Engine 29! Explore a fire truck, meet firefighters, and learn about fire safety.Storytime will take place in our children'... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Community Resources & Services, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Puzzles and Games Join us for an exciting time with both new and classic board games. There will also be giant puzzles to enjoy. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Breakdancing with JUiCE Hip Hop Join us for an exciting breakdance performance followed by a brief history of hip-hop culture and breaking. You'll get an opportunity to learn breaking fundamentals and participate... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Strange Interlude Concert Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present an intimate salon-style concert. The concert includes seldom-performed works, pieces by... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Decorate a Mug Unleash your creativity and decorate a ceramic mug with your own design! We will be using permanent markers for the designs. Patrons will need to bake the mug at home to make the design permanent. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Puzzle Art Collaboration Help the Sun Valley Branch Library create a 48-piece wall puzzle to be displayed in our library. Decorate a jumbo size puzzle piece in way that represents your favorite things. Art supplies... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 17, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council: Team Challenge Do you want to share your opinions, meet awesome young people, and participate in a challenge at the library? Then this program is for you! Participants will work... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Intro to Coding for Kids Join us for a four-part series on coding! Led by a computer science teacher, this series will introduce kids to text-based coding to create graphics and animation. This program is intended for... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Meet Reptiles from Around the World Learn about reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from around the world in this fun, hands-on program presented by the Reptile Family. This program includes the opportunity to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Shark Corner Bookmarks Make your own shark corner bookmark to go with your summer reads! Use your creativity to make a great white shark, whale shark, hammerhead shark, leopard shark, lemon... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |