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Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Bubble Fun in the Sun Make your own bubble wands with craft materials and then put them to the test in an afternoon of bubble blowing good time! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 2:30 pm |
Create Abstract Art With Tiles Create colorful abstract art using bathroom tiles. All materials are provided. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Bonding Painting Workshop (Artsy Kids) Children, parents/caregivers, and siblings will work together to create a landscape painting. Join us to learn about basic art technique, creativity... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky Join us for a special reading of an inspiring short play about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space. From her childhood in La Mesa, California, to her groundbreaking... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rainbow Bracelet Making Come and make your very own Pride-themed bead bracelets! All ages are welcome. |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Your Author: Alexander Vidal Meet Alexander Vidal, author and illustrator of Wilds of the United States and also the designer for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge art! Children will have a chance... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 4:00 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Each month, we will have a suggested building theme. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for a delightful time filled with stories for everyone to enjoy. Come together for an enjoyable time filled with tales, songs, and fun activities. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Bonanza Join us at the library for an exciting opportunity to explore thousands of interlocking bricks in various sizes, shapes, and colors! Instructions will be provided for easy projects, or feel... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Thor's Family Reptile Join us for fun with Thor's Family Reptile. You will have a chance to learn, see, and touch various reptiles.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read to a BARK Therapy Dog BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.Come hang out with your favorite new... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crafternoons at the Library: Friendship Bracelets Join us in the Children’s Area to make a special bracelet for your best friend or yourself. Use alphabet beads to spell out a name or a personal... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Cooking Demonstration by CrEATive Plate In this creative, hands-on cooking experience, you will create your own delicious treat while learning cooking methods and safety. Recommended for ages 4 - 12... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Puppet Show: The Dinosaur Who Cried Asteroid! With Hey Hey Entertainment With audience help, Rory the dinosaur must protect his friends from a mysterious object falling out of... |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Self Portrait Collage Show us what you look like! Make a picture of yourself with pieces of colored paper, yarn and fabric.Ages 5-10. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Micah the Magician Join us for a lively and highly engaging interactive magic show where the audience is the star! Micah the Magician will showcase multiple magic tricks as well as explain the magical resources the library... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Rainbow Bracelets Everyone is invited to create their own rainbow bracelets as we celebrate Pride Month! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Art and Craft Club Join the Kids Art and Craft Club, where you can unleash your creativity and imagination, while we provide all the craft and art supplies.This program is designed for children and their... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm |
Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto The program starts with an exciting breaking aka breakdance performance followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new Olympic sport in 2024. The... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye Bandanas Join us for our annual Tie Dye Day! Bandanas will be provided while supplies last. Feel free to bring your own 100% cotton item to dye. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STEM Club Learn about the science of spinning by making a unique fidget spinner using toy bricks. Ages 5+ |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm |
Pride Storytime and Craft Come as you are! We will celebrate our awesomeness and create a self-portrait. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm |
Summer Sewing | Costura de verano Sew your initial or full name on a colorful fabric. For ages 5-11 years old.Cose tu inicial o nombre completo en una tela colorida. Para niños de 5 a 11 años. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |