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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Engineering for Kids - Hosted by PS Science Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to constructing towers, this fun and educational in... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Bubblemania Be mesmerized as bubble artists create wonders of shimmery light, reflection, and color. Children of all ages will enjoy this interactive program while they learned about the science behind bubbles. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Ms. Bits N’ Bobs Visits Storybook Land Join Ms. Bits N’ Bobs and her magical cloak of everyday toys for a fun, one-woman storytelling show where kids become part of the adventure. This lively, interactive performance brings... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Summer Sewing | Costura de Verano Make a summer bean bag to toss during the summer.Haz una bolsa de frijoles de verano para jugar en el verano. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Painting Join us for a fun painting program that the entire family can enjoy! |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Cougar Crossing Storytime Listen to Cougar Crossing, by Meeg Pincus and learn about wildlife and animal crossings like the on being built across the 101 freeway in Agoura Hills. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Magic of Bubbles Join us for fun with bubbles! Experiment with creating bubbles using different objects and test out the science of bubbles. This program is intended for children and their families/ caregivers. Supplies will... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Under the Sea Silhouette Art Celebrate Shark Week by blending colors and creating an under the sea shark scenary. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Recommended for ages 6+ and all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their project, yarn, and needles to join in and... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto Eric will introduce and show the various dance steps in breaking and how these dance components all come together. The audience will be able to participate in a hands-on... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Experience marine life with specimens, puppets, and live tide pool animals! Learn about the lives of these animals and have a chance to touch them or observe them up close.... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Illusions By Allen Join us for a magic show full of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro. See an astonishing sleight of hand magic combined with comedy and audience participation. For Ages 0 - 12. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 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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Fri, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Storytime Under the Pepper Tree at the Audubon Center Join us for some special storytimes at the Audubon Center in celebration of our current StoryWalk® featuring the book A Beetle is Shy by Dianna... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 12:00 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... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 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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Fri, Jul 25, 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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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 3:00 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 storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 3:10 pm |
LEGO® Build and Play Hey Venice, it's time for LEGO® Club again! You can free build with thousands of bricks, or tip over a Random Cup to complete the monthly challenge. Bring a brick or minifigure to... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Games, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Theresa Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Theresa! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cardboard Cars Use upcycled materials to make balloon powered cars and race them. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Friends of the Studio City Library Book Sale The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen 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.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Share the love of reading with our Rising STARs. Teen volunteers will read to children one-on-one or in small groups. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 2025 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Booksale Support your library and the Friends of the Palms-Rancho Park Library. Discover your next summer read at this month’s book sale, featuring old treasures and new favorites. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Stuffie Sewing Party Join us for a stuffie sewing party and learn to sew your own adorable stuffie! Child safe needles and stuffie materials will be provided.This program is best for children ages 6-11. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Do you love learning about dinosaurs? Join us to meet Paul and one of the Prehistoric Pals, a dinosaur sculpture! We'll imagine a world run by... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Sensory-Inclusive Joy Journals Join us for a journal decorating event. Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their journals using stickers, washi tape, and various craft supplies, all of which... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Coding for Kids Led by teen volunteers, Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language for children aged 6 and up. We highly encourage patrons to bring personal laptops for... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: T-Shirt Weaving Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for a fun and inspiring art program.Did you know that many cheap, fast fashion and novelty t-shirts sold in the U.S... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tie Dye Fun Learn the art (and science) of tie dye! Bring your own 100% cotton item, or use one of our provided bandanas, scrunchies, or hats. This event will get a little messy, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Jul 27, 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 28, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council: STEM Challenge Do you want to share your opinions, meet awesome young people, and participate in a challenge at the library? Then this program is for you! Participants will work... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 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 28, 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 |