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Sat, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 2025 11:00 am |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - Live Sea Animals Experience marine life up-close and personal with our live tidepool animals, specimens, and colorful puppets. Sea stars and preserved sharks... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 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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Sat, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Building Stronger Words Together! Join us for a fun and engaging workshop designed to help parents and caregivers improve their English skills while supporting their children's literacy. Learn simple ways to... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Puppet Show: Who Framed the Big Bad Wolf? Join us for a fun puppet show featuring a spin on the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
3D Printing Basics Learn to use the 3D Printer, 3D modeling techniques, and various free autocad programs. Projects that are completed by the end of the program will be printed in the lab and available to pick up by the... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Jul 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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Mon, Jul 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, Jul 21, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our Children's Librarian. Children may play with toys from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime Read, write, play, sing and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward we will break out the toys for playtime. Designed... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Inés / Hora de cuentos con Inés STAR Volunteer Inés reads to children in Spanish and English in this bilingual storytime. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Tie-Dye Miniature Totes Twist, scrunch, and tie miniature tote bags, then squeeze on a rainbow of colors for a tie-dye craft! Wear clothing that can be permanently colored in case of accidents. Dye takes 6-8 hours to... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Children's Nature Writing Workshop Inspired by nature's images and sounds, children will be guided by Teen Council members to create poetry, prose, or flash fiction to share and experience in this... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Virtual Storytime Join us on Zoom for an interactive storytime supporting early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under. The 25-minute long program will be followed by an optional show and tell... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Help your little one prepare to start school with our Get Ready for Kindergarten series this July. We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Venice Beach Library Beach reads, anyone? We're popping up at Venice Beach for a day of reading and book giveaways. Hang out with us at Windward Plaza under the palm trees for an afternoon of fun! Sign up for a library... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 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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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Board Games Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun-filled round of your favorite games! We’ll have a wide variety of games available for all ages. Everyone is welcome—come play, laugh, and make memories... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Chess is a game that has been played and studied for a thousand years. It challenges our minds to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the consequences. We are... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Diana. 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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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club All levels and ages are welcome. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills and meet fellow chess enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Inspirational Quote Jars Looking for a fun and uplifting craft? Join us at the library to make your very own Inspirational Quote Jar! Choose from a collection of positive messages,or write your own, and decorate a... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Evette Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Evette.Take home a free book after reading with Evette three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children and their families. Stay for music and playtime at the end. Geared towards children ages 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Robot and Animatronics Show Join us for an interactive show of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics, and learn the science behind how they’re made. All ages are welcome.This program was made possible... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
My 1st Book Club Excited to flex those new reading skills? Come and share your love of reading in your first book club. This book club is for readers who are just starting to read chapter books. After our discussion we will... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Moveable Animal Puppet Experiment with assorted supplies to make a hopping bunny, galloping horse, or another animal in motion! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Personalized Photo Frames Make special memories even more amazing by painting a wooden frame that can fit a 4" x 6" photograph. This craft is for all ages and art styles, including splatter-in-a-bag painting... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yarn Therapy Please join us in our workshop on how to crochet, or bring your yarn project to work on. All skill levels are welcome. Materials will be available on a limited basis. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Geared toward ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome to attend. |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruben Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader, Ruben! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers Children aged 6 to 18 (and their parents) are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STEAM-y Summer Science Kids ages 3-11, drop in for some fun do-it-yourself science activities on Monday afternoons in July! |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 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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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 |