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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 11:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Sign-Up Required) Join us for a 25-minute storytime, filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.Tickets required: Visit... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 12:00 pm |
Tiny & Tall Play Join us for fun, creativity, and meaningful family time you won’t forget. Children ages 0-8 years old are invited to explore and play safely in a welcoming space. Parents are welcome to connect and share... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Finger Painting Fun Let your little ones get messy and express themselves through this tactile sensory experience using only their fingers and paint. Recommended for ages 18 months & up. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rosh Hashanah Party Get ready for the Jewish New Year with a party for our library friends and family with music, games and holiday crafts for the kids! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 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 |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Story Time Join our Children's Librarian for a fun 20-minute story time filled with songs, flannel stories, and picture books. A ten-minute group playtime follows story time. Enter meeting room via side door... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader 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 |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fun! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jane Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jane. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Toddler Play Join us for an hour filled with fun, discovery, and connection for kids and their guardians, featuring a variety of toys and books. Recommended for ages 0-2. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm |
Carmen Lomas Garza Storytime and Yolanda Lopez Portrait Painting Workshop Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a special Storytime featuring the works of Carmen Lomas Garza,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm |
Stories With Star Volunteer Lina Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Lina. Program 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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Fri, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lauren Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lauren. 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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Fri, Sep 19, 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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Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
The Gatz Benny Show Join April, Jared and their son, Gatsby Benjamin Whitham, for a morning on the moon with the stars for imaginary play & fun with puppets, comedy, story telling & interactive dramatic play. ... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Toy Rescue Challenge for Early Learners Babies and toddlers love a challenge! Join us in the Children's Area to rescue toys from tape, contact paper, and other sticky situations. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Sep 21, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Saachi Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Saachi. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Lapsit Storytime Join this seated storytime for babies to learn new activities to share with your baby and connect with other guardians! A short program of rhymes, songs, and stories is followed by time for free play,... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us and enjoy stories, songs, and more for children ages 18 months to 3 years. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime every Monday morning. We will share stories, songs, and fun fingerplays! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Young Children Join us for stories and songs for young children! Free play with soft toys after storytime. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby Time Stop by any time between 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. to socialize with other families! This program is intended for babies aged 12 months and younger. No sign-up is required. |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Angela Stories, action rhymes, and songs for children ages 2-5, presented by our volunteer STAR Reader Angela.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Newborn Songs & Movement Parents and caregivers of children newborn to pre-crawlers are welcome to attend this 45 minute session of community gathering featuring gentle songs and movement. This program is... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:30 am to 11:10 am |
Baby | Toddler Playtime Join us for a short story and rhyme. Then, get ready to play, communicate, and have fun with others. A great way to get to know others in your community.Call 323-224-0039 for more information.... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |