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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Wicked Join us for the film screening of Wicked. Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone 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, and free basic school supplies and free printing.There is no... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Sheila Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Sheila. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to stories. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Winter Crafternoon: Holiday Cards Come make some fun winter holiday cards for your family and friends. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Holiday Crafts Enjoy a variety of paper crafts for the holiday season! Open to kids/teens & their parents/caregivers. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm |
Winter Holiday-Themed Crafts for Kids Families are invited to enjoy a variety of Winter Holiday-themed crafts in the children's area of our library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Game Club Join us to play games like Jenga, Candy Land, and more! This program is intended for children ages 3 and older. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Join us for a fun hour of crafting.All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun and safe learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.This program is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Blocks Building Challenge Try the day's challenge or make your own creation.Ages 5-11. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Holiday Ornaments Come make some super cute, mixed-media ornaments full of holiday cheer! You can hang them on your tree or use them as festive gift decorations. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Club: Happy Holidays Join us for an hour of creative fun. This month we will be making greeting cards.Please note: children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Hannukah Edition Join us to create your very own menorah! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Holiday Wreath Join us to make an artful seasonal wreathAcompáñenos para hacer una corona artística de temporada. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Holiday Arts & Crafts Join us as we read stories, make winter holiday inspired crafts, and have fun! |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Holiday Jinx Noteworthy Puppets The Halloween and Christmas Holidays mashup where Santa takes a spur of the moment vacation and winds up on a zany musical adventure in Halloweentown! A zombie, a witch, and a... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Raising Kids in a Digital World Families are invited to join us for a hands-on workshop on tips for healthy digital habits! In partnership with Sesame Street, all ages are welcome to attend. |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Dreidels & Donuts (grades 6-12) Celebrate the end of the semester with dreidels to spin, donuts to eat, and learn about the cultural history of Hanukkah! Did you know its popularity in the US began in the 1800s? No prior... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 5:00 pm |
Posada at the Library Celebrate the season with a festive library posada! Join us for a joyful holiday gathering filled with laughter and fun. Take part in the piñata pull, enjoy lively activities, and get creative with a... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 8:00 am |
StoryWalk®: Waa’aka: The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lauren Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lauren. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 am to 4:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Mr. Matthew Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Mr. Matthew! Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 8:00 am |
StoryWalk®: Waa’aka: The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Introduction to LEGO Robots for Older Kids, Tweens & Teens Team members from the Eagle Rock High School "Rockbotics" Club will be hosting an introduction to LEGO Mindstorms for students... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale While the Brentwood Branch nears its reopening on Dec. 26, the Friends of KBBL are hosting their Annual Holiday Book Sale outside, in front of the library. Stop by to browse and... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
BARK Reading Dogs For Kids Reading practice for grade school children. Reading to a friendly, nonjudgmental dog takes away the anxiety and makes reading fun. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:30 am to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Rising STAR Stories Rising STAR volunteers are teens who read and tell stories to children at the library. All children with caregivers are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Venice Baby Rave Join us to celebrate the New Year with a dance party for kids and families! Kid-friendly super hits (at a safe volume), guided follow-the-leader moves, and sensory fun await. This program is for children... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Culmination Party and Final Craft All are invited to our free culmination event for our "We Write the Book" program with our artist Debra Disman. Please join us... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Harry Potter Movie Marathon Join us in the community room for snacks and the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. (Rated PG-13) An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Fuse Bead Craft Fuse colorful beads together in a grid with heat to create cute images in this retro craft! Turn your completed fuse bead art into a keychain or magnet--perfect for a gift to yourself or for someone else.... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 1:30 pm |
Tiny & Tall Play Join us for a day of imagination, connection, and hands-on fun! Children ages 0–8 can explore and play safely while parents relax and share special moments.Activities include:LEGO®Play Kitchen ... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Sensory Friendly English |