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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime New day and time, beginning Tuesday May 6, 2025!Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime and Craft Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by art and craft time! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for a 25-minute storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Tie-dye Al Fresco Join us for tie-dying on our patio. We will provide a bandana, or you may bring one item to dye (such as a t-shirt—we can't accommodate dying heavy items like pants). We recommend clean, cotton materials... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 12:30 pm |
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... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 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 Tuesday! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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, Jul 22, 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 22, 2025 3:00 pm |
Craft and Play Children and their caregivers are invited to join for an afternoon of crafting paper bag puppets and open play in the children’s area of the community room until 4 p.m. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Craft Time Children, teens and their families are invited to craft and create with us. Supplies will be provided. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer 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, Jul 22, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Family Literacy: Playing With Sounds Families are invited to play with sounds together during this program. Children will learn about the sounds of words while enjoying storytime and activities. Adults will... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
After School Craft Club Kids ages 5 and older are welcome to join us in the community room for an afternoon of arts and crafts. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reptile Show Educational, fun and safe hands-on program with reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. The animals travel in baskets and containers so it looks like a safari has arrived. An entertaining program for all ages!This... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Zipline Challenge Let's get creative! Join us as we design and create zipline carriers with simple materials. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Movie After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Astro Camp NASA Stomp Rocket Program Blast off at the Westwood Library with Stomp Rockets. Come design and build your rocket, and then see how high, far, and quick it can fly. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Crayon Resist Watercolor Painting Join us for a fun filled afternoon creating your own watercolor painting, using the technique of crayon resist art. All ages are... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics With Paul Thompson Renowned robot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and other animatronics based on popular film... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 2025 10:00 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... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 2025 10:00 am to 10:45 am |
L.A. Zoo at Your Library This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts. Together we will discover some of the amazing ways Los Angeles-area animals adapt to their... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 2025 10:30 am |
Bubblemania Bubblemania and Company offers interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize the... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime in the Park Join us in Elysian Park for stories, songs, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for toddlers-preschoolers. Email eden@lapl.org to join the mailing list and receive a map of... |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
INCA, Peruvian Music - Free Outdoor Concert INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. Enjoy dancers in their traditional... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Drones 4 Kids Learn all about drones and how they fly, and test your skills in an obstacle course in this awesome flight experience! This program has been made possible by the generosity of the Library Foundation of Los... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |