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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 |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 4:30 am |
Young Readers Book Club & Ice Cream Social The Young Readers Book Club is reading A Snicker of Magic by... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Suncatcher Craft Turn trash into treasure and transform a discarded DVD into a suncatcher that reflects rainbows in the sunlight. Select a pre-made design or draw your own! All materials and supplies provided but... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Living Treasures From Around the World With the Reptile Family Get ready for some reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods! The Reptile Family is here to share some educational information about... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie: Dogman When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Let's Get Into a Pickle Together Learn pickling basics from chef instructor, Jessica Wang. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Chess is a game that has been played and studied for a thousand years. It challenges our minds to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the consequences. We are... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Upcycled Book Crafts Upcycle old books into unique crafts like bookmarks, keychains, and magnets. All materials will be provided. All ages are welcome. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 3:00 pm |
Puppet Making Workshop Make a puppet out of materials provided (socks, fabric, buttons, etc.) and then join us on Wednesday to stage your own show. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Lucha Libre Mask Workshop Choose from numerous designs to make your own customized mask using stencils and tempera paint. Educator Oscar Moreno will teach about wrestling culture in Mexico and around the world.... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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, Jul 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Shark Week Returns Join us for shark themed crafts and games in celebration of Shark Week! Open to all ages. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 |