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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids' Block Building Hour Build whatever you can imagine with building bricks! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm |
Express Yourself Through Beat Making Join us for a series of beat-making classes for kids and tweens, taught by teens. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Matinee: WALL-E! Children and teens are invited to the library for a special screening of Disney’s WALL-E! This heartwarming and action-packed film follows a small robot on a big mission to save the planet. Snacks... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jill Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jill. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids Block Building Hour Build whatever you can imagine with building bricks. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Zanbeel Portrait Drawing Workshop Join us for the Zanbeel Workshop with Khalid Hussein. These free workshops provide an introduction and instruction to portrait drawing. Art supplies will be provided.All... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's 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, Aug 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Centennial Crafts and STEM The neighborhood of Granada Hills is turning 100 this year! Join us a for a fun STEM and craft program where we will have activities connected to the history of Granada. Recommended for... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
Glitter Slime for All Ages Join us and create your very own glitter slime to take home! |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
End of Summer Party for Kids & Teens Join us at the library to celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a fun evening of games and pizza. Kids and teens are invited to relax, play games, and enjoy... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Come See the Sun in Solar Telescopes Using a solar telescope outside the library, we will be looking for sunspots on the Sun! All ages are welcome to come and safely view and learn about... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 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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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Lyz Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Lyz. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!This program overlaps with our Baby and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for storytime! Scarves, shakers, songs and more! Perfect for kids ages 0-5. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm |
Storytime & Crafts Join us in celebrating the joy of stories, play, and creativity. This storytime is primarily for school-age children, but may also be suitable for toddlers if a parent or guardian attends to assist... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Back to School Supplies Swap Cut down on new back-to-school purchases—your wallet and the environment will thank you. Bring any new or gently used school and office supplies (except printers) that you do not need... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm |
Film Screening: Moana (2016) In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the demigod to set things right... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm |
Social Justice Book Club Check out the book of the month at your local library and bring your thoughts and feelings to the conversation. Books can transform the way we look at the world. Join children's librarians... |
Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Let’s build with big and small toy building blocks. For children of all ages. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mario Kart Join us for an exciting game of Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch. Let's find out who will claim the title of racing champion! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Whimsical Wednesdays: Decorate a Book Bag Get ready to go back to school with a spiffy new book bag! We will have fabric markers, rhinestones, patches, and other accessories available for you to use to decorate your bag.... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sensory Storytime Join us for sensory, small group storytimes. This is an alternative to the popular morning storytimes. This smaller, more intimate program is perfect for children who may get overwhelmed by large crowds... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Crysta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Crysta. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 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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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader With 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 |