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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer 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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One 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 follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer: Miss Irina Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina, or Miss Irina can read to them. Readers... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 11:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 11:00 am |
Puppet Show: The Dinosaur that Cried "Asteroid!" Spend your morning laughing with a delightful puppet show! “The sky is falling… again!” Rory the Dinosaur races to save his friends from the... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 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 Deathly Hallows Part 2. (Rated PG-13) An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library will be selling new and gently used books for readers of all ages. Stop in and take... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab The Koreatown Media Lab makerspace is open every other Saturday in January, from 1 - 4 pm. The poster printer, 3D printers, cutting machines, and computers with the... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Business, Career & Finances, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 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, Jan 10, 2026 2:00 pm |
Family Game Day Join us for a variety of board games, old and new! |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sun, Jan 11, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One 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 follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Jan 11, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Make Your Own Rocket Build your own water rockets. UCLA volunteers present this program for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One 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 follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Saachi Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Saachi. Come to the Westwood Children's Area three times to read with Saachi and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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.Acompáñanos a... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime or Playtime 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... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 10:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Angela Stories, action rhymes, and songs for children ages 2-5, presented by our volunteer STAR Reader Angela.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Prepárate para el Kínder ¡Ayuda a preparar a tu hijo/a para su futuro en el kindergarten! Vamos a demostrar cuentos, canciones y actividades que ayudan a desarrollar las competencias de la lectura. Este programa... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Español |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone The Student Zone is an after-school homework center for grades K-12 that provides:A place to studyReserved laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from a trained Student Zone helper who can... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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, Jan 12, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Sandra Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 3:00 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 studyReserved... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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, Jan 12, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK Dogs: Karen and Saffron Practice your reading skills every Monday by reading aloud to Saffron, a trained therapy dog. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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 aged 1-6, but all are welcome to attend. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Aanchal Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Aanchal. Come to the Westwood Children's Area three times to read with Anchal and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week on a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM, Writing English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
My 1st Book Club Are you excited to flex those new reading skills? Come and share your love of reading early chapter books.This month we will be reading My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stile Gannett.Books are available at... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pokémon Club Become an elite Pokémon Trainer!Develop the skills to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game by battling your Pokémon against your opponents! Cards will be provided. Beginners are welcome. In addition, participate... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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 Español |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Karen 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Seta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Mrs. Seta. 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 8:00 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Camille. 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Critter Squad: Wildlife Defenders Come experience the joy of wildlife right at our library! Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders work to protect animals and save the planet. They will be bringing a variety of... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: A is for Axolotl and Wake, Sleepy One 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 follow the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is intended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.*This... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Donna Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 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, Jan 13, 2026 1:30 pm |
Student Zone The Student Zone is an after-school homework center for grades K-12 that provides:A place to studyReserved laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from a trained Student Zone helper who can... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Reading 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |