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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:30 pm |
Math Homework Help K-12 students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for basic and advanced math problems, including algebra and geometry. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:30 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, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vision Boards Join us for a fun, hands-on vision board workshop where you’ll set personal goals and design a board that inspires your dreams for the year ahead. We’ll provide magazines, art supplies, and plenty of motivation! |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Club Prepare for 2026 with a handmade vision board. Ages 5+Please note that an adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 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... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children’s Crafting On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, children are invited to join us for a craft program! Craft themes will change monthly. This event is for kindergarten through elementary age children. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm |
Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Dove Craft Celebrate the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a meaningful hands-on craft. Kids will create their own peace doves while learning about... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kid Inventor Day | Día del Niño Inventor Join us to learn about kid inventors, their inventions, and make your own invention with recycled materials.Acompáñenos para aprender sobre niños inventores,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Stamped Bracelets Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Stamp out your own leather bracelet!Supplies Limited. Arrive early. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 8:00 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, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Monsters Eat Free Join us in coordination with 826LA to write and illustrate a menu for an All-You-Can-Eat restaurant for vampires, werewolves, mummies, ogres, dragons, zombies, and fairies. Sample the creative writing... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 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, Jan 15, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen RPG (grades 6-12) Do you love creativity, storytelling, and absolute chaos? Then this program just might be for you! At teen RPG, participants create characters they can use to explore an imaginary world. (Please... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 6:00 pm |
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Girl Scouts is fun for the whole family. To learn more about Girl Scouts visit us in the reading room. We will have crafts for the kids! |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 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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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Sanskriti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Sanskriti. Come to the Westwood Children's Area three times to read with Sanskriti and take home... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:00 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, Jan 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Pre-Sale Book Sale Become a member of the Friends of the Chatsworth Library and join our Pre-Sale Book Sale. Enjoy the perks of being a Friends member and get... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 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, Jan 16, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jane Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Jane. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR reader. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With a STAR: Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are subject to change... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale Come to the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Choose from thousands of titles ranging from Anthropology to Zoology. If you are in the mood... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2026 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+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 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 17, 2026 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Sale Join us for an incredible book sale where you'll discover a vast array of literary treasures for every member of the family! Our fantastic selection includes captivating fiction, informative non-fiction, delightful... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
DIY Crafting | Makerspace Join us for a shared DIY space. Feel free to bring your own crafting project, or just come for inspiration and community. We provide button makers, sewing machines, and basic craft, zine... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Brick Play-date If you love to build things, join our playdate. Families are welcome to come and use their imagination to build and play with our LEGO®. Recommended for ages 4 and up. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Wacko Show Prepare to be amazed and amused by magician and comedian Wacko! Intended for ages 4 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Learn Python to draw shapes and images on your computer. No experience is required. Please bring your own devices. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Stickers Use Cricut computerized cutting machines and other tools to make your own stickers. Some Print-Then-Cut sticker files may need to be printed and cut in the lab by staff and picked up the following week. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 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 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
New Year in Japanese Style: Ikebana, Koto and Kimono Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures, Music & Performances English, Japanese |
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Mon, Jan 19, 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 19, 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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Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 2:00 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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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 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! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |