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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Family Literacy Night Join us for a fun-filled family literacy workshop focusing on print awareness. Build early literacy skills with your child through fun books, hands-on activities, and meaningful conversations.... |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Crochet Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then this event is for you! We will be... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Lucha Libre Masks for Kids Join education Oscar Moreno for a program about Lucha Libre wrestling culture and create your own mask! This program will take place on our outdoor patio.Please enter via the parking lot on... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Light Up Firefly Celebrate nature’s own illuminated insect! Transform a paper cutout into a flickering firefly with an LED light bulb, a lithium battery and copper tape. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Puppetivity Palooza Puppetivity Palooza is a fun-filled puppet-making production class designed to spark imagination and inspire children ages 5-11 with storytelling and puppet making. Children will design their own... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK Dogs and a Craft Come read to the BARK therapy dogs and make a doggy-themed craft! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm |
Slime Party Have you always wanted to learn how to make slime? Join us to see how you can make your very own slime with a few simple ingredients. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime Bring your littles to a storytime led by our teen volunteers. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Coach Kody's Dance Party We've got the music, if you've got the moves! Join DJ Coach Kody for an epic hip-hop dance party that includes games like "Freeze Dance," "Simon Says," and "Pass the Dance Move." ... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Sheila Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Sheila. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Wildlife Learning Center: Library Visit Join us for an educational and entertaining interactive reptile show with the Wildlife Learning... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Henna Art With Manjushree Nomulwar Artist Manjushree Normulwar will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands and arms. She uses organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
The Blue Submarine - Sea Life Touch Tank Experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals and specimens. Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Where the Wild Books Are Children's Book Club Join our fun Summer book club featuring different books with important themes for ages 6 and 7. Local Girl Scout Lilah Schulte, a rising Junior in... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
International Friendship Day Bracelets Celebrate International Friendship Day by making beaded friendship bracelets! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Friendship Bracelets Celebrate friendship and the last days of Summer With the Library by creating beautiful bracelets to share. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
The Award-Winning Magic of Stoil Stoilov Finish off the summer with an exciting magic show. Stoil Stoilov will amaze and entertain you with magic and fun. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Engineering for Kids - Hosted by PS Science Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to constructing towers, this fun and educational in... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
End of Summer Reading Party Come share your favorite part of summer reading with us and stay for music, bingo and yummy treats. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Art and Craft Club We will provide the craft and art supplies. You bring your curiosity and imagination. What will you create? This program is recommended for ages 4 to 11. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
DIY Bookmarks Make your mark at the library with our creative bookmark craft. Kids can design their own colorful bookmarks to keep their place in all their favorite summer reads. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Magnets and Building blocks | Imanes y Bloques de Construcción Build and play with Magnet Tiles and building blocks.Construye y juega con fichas magnéticas y bloques de construcción. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Building Blocks Club | Club de constructores Love to build? Come join our building blocks club at the library!¿Te encanta construir? ¡Ven y forma parte de nuestro club de constructores en la... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Ahoy Matey Pirate Show Hey Hey Entertainment Petey the Parrot needs to find a great treasure before the mean Captain Funny-Face! Come along on the adventures in this family friendly puppet show... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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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Fri, Aug 01, 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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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Sanskriti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Sanskriti. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Aug 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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Fri, Aug 01, 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... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Be a Maker: StoryWalk® in Centennial Park We're reading Be a Maker in Venice of America Centennial Park! A StoryWalk® is interactive and gets us outside together as neighbors. The story will be followed... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Aug 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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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Meet Thor's Reptile Family Experience the wonder and excitement of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. These gentle creatures will delight and educate all ages. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Summer Reading Finale: Thor's Reptile Family Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with Thor and his Reptile Family as well as the Wilshire Branch Library's 98th Birthday! Enjoy a hands-on,... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. 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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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 3:00 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 storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Theresa Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Theresa! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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 |