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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Magical Katrina Magic Show Join the Magical Katrina and her unique blend of playful, whimsical, and award-winning magic she has performed worldwide that will keep children (and parents) engaged and in wonder... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Summer Arts and Crafts Club We will provide the craft and art supplies. You bring your curiosity and imagination. What will you create?This program is intended for children ages 5-12 and their families/caregivers. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime Enjoy hearing stories and songs. Afterwards have fun coloring. For ages 0-5 years old. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Karin. 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
World Percussion Journey Take a trip around the world with percussion! Kids will learn about different cultures while also learning the basics of percussion in this hands-on, interactive music program presented by... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Art for Kids Join us for a series of exciting art programs each Tuesday throughout the summer. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Come to our library to play chess and checkers. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own.All ages and experience levels are welcome. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 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, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Summer With the Library Party Join us to celebrate the end of Summer With the Library with music and fun. Enjoy making your own Ice cream sundae and crafts! All supplies are provided. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 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." ... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Games, Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Lucha Libre Mask (Mascaras) Workshop Join us in this workshop to learn about Lucha Libre culture and create your very own mask with stencils and tempera paint! |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Living Treasures From Around the World With the Reptile Family Get ready for some reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods! The Reptile Family is here to share some educational information about... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Feeling the Spirit of the Drum With the Konga Kid Connect with your inner drumming spirit and your fellow drummers in this hour-and-a-half interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Bubblemania Enjoy a mesmerizing performance with bubble creations of shimmering light reflections, colors, and flowing liquid motion while learning about the science of bubbles! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Program Come join us at the Westwood Library to explore the world of the slimy and squishy. Children will have an opportunity to experience marine life up-close and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: STEAM Festival Join us for our last Summer with the Library program for families! Have fun with our STEAM activities, where you'll be engaged with Science, Technology, Engineering,... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:15 pm |
Summer With the Library Storytime Summertime is a wonderful time to read together. Join us for Summer with the Library stories and songs, then stay for 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, Jul 29, 2025 4:30 pm |
Read-O-Rama Join us for fun literacy activities, free books, prizes and Shrinky Dink keychains and necklaces! Enjoy a StoryWalk, a photo booth, and a refreshing popsicle. Bring the whole family for creative learning and fun! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Reader Suze Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Suze on Tuesday evenings. 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 6:30 pm |
Pajama Storytime Join us for a special pajama storytime. Wear your jammies to the library!For children of all ages (parents and stuffies welcome). |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 4:00 am to 5:00 am |
Sun Valley Poetry Slam Recite, read, and emote at our first ever Sun Valley poetry slam! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am |
CHARLAS: Bilingualism Talks for Parents and Caregivers A free parent/caregiver workshop about multilingualism for kids.July 9 - Workshop 1: Communication in Multiple Languages &... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am |
LA Kings Join us in welcoming the LA Kings' mascot, Bailey, and the cheerleaders. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 11:00 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... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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, 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 |