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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for a fun-filled toddler storytime where books, sing-alongs, and a little bit of imagination will inspire young minds. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 10:30 am |
Building Block Party Use your imagination to create new creations using building blocks. There will be small pieces. Must leave all pieces and creations at the Library. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2025 2:00 pm |
Henna Tattoos Learn about the art of henna and get a free henna tattoo. Recommended for ages 5 and up.This program made possible with support from the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Reading Together is Magic Puppet Show Enjoy the puppet show Reading Together is Magic! and then create your own show using the puppet you created in the puppet making workshop (or borrow one of ours to use... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family 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... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Build & Play Time Join other families for creative playtime at the library. We have soft blocks for little ones and LEGO® style bricks for older kids.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 3:30 pm |
Drone Flight Experience Let's flip, barrel roll and test the mechanics of flight. Learn about drones and then test your flight skills as you try to navigate through special obstacles.For kids and teens ages 8-18... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you love dogs? Do you love books? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a therapy dog!All ages are welcome to participate. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 4:00 pm |
Storytime With the LA Kings Join us at the library for a special visit from the LA Kings! The Ice Crew and Bailey will be reading B is for Bailey, and there will be a chance for photos afterward.All ages are welcome to... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children Bingo Come play the game Bingo and win prizes! |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 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, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
BuildUp for Kids: LEGO® Bricks We bring LEGO® bricks, and the kids bring their imaginations and creativity skills. We believe every child should have the opportunity to play with LEGO® because building with Legos® builds... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime! Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fun! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 1:00 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 to get... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Storytime With L.A. Kings Mascot Bailey Join Bailey, the LA Kings' lion mascot, for a fun-filled reading of B is for Bailey!, a children's book about hockey.Recommended for ages 3 to 9, but children of all... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 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, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bubble Magic With Bubblemania Enjoy soap bubble creations that mesmerize the audience with light, color, and motion! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:00 pm |
Kids Community Art Do you love art? Then come and create something fun as a community. All you need is your creativity. Create one art piece for you and one for our bulletin board for everyone to see. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Kids Magic Show With David Skale Occasionally, David makes mistakes while performing, but you'll be amazed when the magic finally works. This wacky show features tons of magic, loads of audience participation,... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bubblemania Presents Bubble Magic! Join us for an interactive, educational, and entertaining program about the science of bubbles. Bubblemania crafts soap bubble creations that will mesmerize the audience... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Magic John! Get ready for… Magic John! Your kids will laugh, scream, and gasp in amazement during this goofy, interactive magic show. Magic John has been performing for over 15 years, and loves creating fun, hilarious... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |