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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Elementary Explorers: Insect Life Cycle & Craft Learn about insect life cycles and create a caterpillar craft! In this program, we will talk about pollinators and insect life cycles, and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Coffee Filter Parachutes Create a simple coffee filter parachute and then test out your design! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 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 kids 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, Aug 18, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers This professional music composition workshop, led by Grammy-winning instructor Carl Protho, is designed for children ages 6 to 18 and is also open to parents. It... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Camille. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are subject to... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 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. ... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Tue, Aug 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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Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Ms. Mo Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Ms. Mo. Take home a free book after attending three events. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 2:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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 | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Zanbeel Portrait Drawing Workshop Join us for the Zanbeel Workshop with Khalid Hussein. These free workshops provide an introduction and instruction to portrait drawing. Art supplies will be provided.All... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's 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, Aug 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 2025 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by 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, Aug 19, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 5:30 pm |
Chalk Art
and Math Activities Join us in the courtyard as we celebrate the end of the Summer Math Club and the beginning of the school year by playing math games and showing off our chalk art skills.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 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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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Lyz Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Lyz. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!This program overlaps with our Baby and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for storytime! Scarves, shakers, songs and more! Perfect for kids ages 0-5. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 2025 2:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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 |