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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books is available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Erin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Erin. 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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Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Games & Coding Join us for board games, card games, video games and block coding games. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
BARK! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Game Day Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment at this in-person event. Don't miss out! |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Game Day Join us for Game Day! Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment at this in-person event. Don't miss out. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Catch the Sun: Suncatcher Craft Join us at the library for a bright and colorful crafting session! Kids will create their own vibrant suncatchers using special paint and pre-cut designs. A fun, hands-on way to... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Air Dry Clay for Kids Kids will use basic pottery tools to create their own air dry clay creation, and take home. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Recommended for ages 6+ and all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their project, yarn, and needles to join in... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Make Your Own Jewelry Learn how to make your own jewelry with colorful beads. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
"When I Grow Up…" Police Officer | "Cuando sea Mayor…" Oficial de Policía This month’s "When I Grow Up…" guest is a police officer from the Boyle Heights... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mindful Creations: Playing With Clay Come join us and make your own unique creation to take home. In this workshop, we will use our hands to turn a portion of clay into pinch pots. Participants are encouraged... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun and safe learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.This program is 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, Aug 14, 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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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen & Tween CRAFT-ernoon: Tie-Dye Outlet Covers Transform your light switch or power outlet cover with a cool tie-dye effect. Let the ink dry thoroughly before picking up your creations... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Aug 15, 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 15, 2025 9:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books is available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Aug 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Cool down with these family-friendly movies in our Children's area! Friday, July 11: A Goofy Movie (G)Friday, August 15: The Sandlot (PG)Saturday, August 23: The Goonies (PG) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Fri, Aug 15, 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 16, 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 16, 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 |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books is available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen 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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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 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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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch 30th Anniversary You are cordially invited to celebrate our 30th anniversary at the Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch, featuring an array of crafts... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
San Pedro Library Stamp Club Come Join the San Pedro Library Stamp Club. We always have free stamps for collectors or those who are interested in starting their own collection. We also have experienced... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Children's Ikebana Join us as we learn about ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, from licensed ikebana instructor Yoko Hata. Engage your creativity as you make your own ikebana arrangement to take home! ... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Museum Fair Please join us for an afternoon of art at the Museum Fair! Various exciting L.A. museums are coming to the Central Library to promote their upcoming events and exhibitions. You'll have the opportunity to connect with... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sphero Indi Cars Discovery Cube Los Angeles is bringing Science-To-Go programs to the library. Discover the excitement of coding and computer science through play-based learning with Sphero Indi Cars and brand-new... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English, Español |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime Join our teen volunteers as they read stories, lead craft projects, and grow your kids' artistic minds! All kids ages 2 and up are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Aug 17, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sun, Aug 17, 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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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 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 |