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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Wicked Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 3:00 pm |
Sensory Storytime Join us for Sensory Storytime with toys and tools to both soothe and stimulate the senses: tangram gel puzzles, squishy bracelets, grab-it/bubble pop/glitter balls, fidgets, calm putty, and more! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Family Country Faire! The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library invite you to our annual Country Faire!Join us for old-fashioned family fun! There will be games, prizes, and an enjoyable time all-around. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 2025 3:30 pm |
The Spirit of the Drum With Roberto "KongaKid" Gutierrez Join Roberto "KongaKid" Gutierrez for an interactive and spirit-lifting drum circle for all ages. Connect with your fellow drummers as... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 4:00 pm |
Viva la Cultura: Folklorico Workshop Learn the art of ballet folklorico in this family friendly workshop!This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for a fun time filled with stories, songs, and activities for the entire family. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make Art Buttons At this event for kids we will be using a button maker to create personalized butttons. Cut images out of magazines (or comics and manga) or draw your own. Make your own wearable art! |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle 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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Wed, Jul 30, 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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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 |