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Mon, Jun 30, 2025 4:30 pm |
Library Safari Enjoy a one hour hands-on entertaining and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a Safari around the world learning about various aspects of the... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 30, 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. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm |
Craft Table: Yankee Doodle Sparkle Hats We supply the craft materials and instructions for an easy craft, and kids supply the imagination to create their own artistic interpretation. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
LA Kings Storytime Join Bailey and the Ice Crew from the LA Kings for a special reading of B is for Bailey. Ages 3+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 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 01, 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 |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Karin. 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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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Art for Kids Join us for a series of exciting art programs each Tuesday throughout the summer. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 2:30 pm |
LAPD Read Along Go on a Read Along with LAPD officers. Stay for crafts! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm |
Portrait Drawing With Zanbeel Art Join Zanbeel teaching artist Dago Perez for fun and inclusive portrait drawing classes every Tuesday in June. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm |
Collage Workshop for Kids Children, teens and their caregivers are invited to join us for a mixed media collage workshop with guest performer Sarah Taylor. Participants will learn about the function of collage in the... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 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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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle! Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where you'll discover the science and creativity behind pickling a vareity of foods. You will get to take home your own pickled treat. Families are... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Craft Time Children, teens and their families are invited to craft and create with us. Supplies will be provided. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. All levels and ages are welcome! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer Storytime and Painting Listen to a story about an artist to get inspired for creating your own special work of art using washable paint, canvases, and different types of brushes. |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:30 pm |
Ice Cream in a Bag Explore the magic of science! Make your own ice cream in a bag and then add your favorite toppings. Recommended for kids, teens, and families.May not be suitable for those with food allergies or... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin 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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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Amazing Dave's Fantastic Magic Show Join The Amazing Dave, winner of The Los Angeles Comedy Festival, for a wild and crazy good time! Objects flying through the air, disappearing and reappearing,... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bubble Fun! Join us in the library courtyard for fun with bubbles! Experiment with creating bubbles using different objects and test out the science of bubbles. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime this summer using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm |
Library Bill of Rights Join us at the Library as we learn about the Bill of Rights and the Library Bill of Rights and make an Independence Day Craft for kids. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie Showing: The Wild Robot Join us for a family-friendly screening of DreamWorks 2024 film The Wild Robot at the Westwood Library featuring Perdro Pascal, Mark Hamill, and Lupita Nyong'o. After a shipwreck,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Your Author: Gisa Nico Meet Author Gisa Nico, who will be reading and discussing her newest book Frogs on the Mountain: The Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs on Yosemite.Join Adele on an expedition as she explores the... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:15 pm |
Artbots Craft for Tweens & Teens: Make a Battery-Powered Artistic Robot! Create a simple, vibrating robot that skitters around on marker legs and leaves a colorful trail of... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:30 pm |
Shark Week Storytime & Slime Enjoy shark stories during Shark Week, and stick around to play with bubbles and make ocean slime. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 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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Wed, Jul 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 2025 10:30 am |
4th of July Crafts Join us for this fun craft activity celebrating the 4th of July. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Water Fun Storytime and Sensory Play Splish splash! Join Venice children's librarians for another installment of Storytime Outside at the beautiful Centennial Park, right next door to our Library.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 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... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 |