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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 am |
Snowflakes as Unique as You Come and create a unique snowflake craft to showcase throughout the rest of winter. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 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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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Shrinky Dinks Join us for some Shrinky Dink fun! Draw your masterpiece on the provided plastic and watch it shrink before your eyes. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 2:00 pm |
STEM Snow Fun Join us for STEM Snow Fun. Mix up your own puffy paint, then use it to make a 3D snowman portrait. While waiting for it to dry, discover the magic of "Miracle Snow." Just add water and watch it grow!For ages 4... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 2:00 pm |
Homeschool Book Club All homeschooled students are welcome! Come share the book you read this past month, talk about your favorite stories, and learn about new books from fellow readers. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 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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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks Build and Play Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families (Open Table). Use your imagination to create items to leave at the library for display.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up with our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
BARK Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! An adult must accompany... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 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, Jan 08, 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 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children's Math Club: Tangrams & Math Puzzles We are excited to announce that Miss Donna's Math Club is back! In celebration of the Year of the Horse, we invite elementary school children to join us for a fun... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 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 notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® League Join us on the second Thursday every month for LEGO® League and put your creativity and building skills to the test! Each month, you'll be challenged to build different LEGO® creations. All LEGO® pieces will be... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Three Kings Celebration at the Library Join us as we learn about the Three Kings Day celebration! Enjoy a taste of Rosca de Reyes a game of loteria and make your very own crown.Acompáñanos para aprender... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
Vision Boards for Kids Let’s make 2026 bright! In this hands-on workshop, kids will cut, collage, and craft their own vision boards to explore their goals and dreams for the year. A great way to boost confidence and... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
New Year Celebration | Celebración de Año Nuevo Celebrate the 2026 new year with a balloon drop! To prepare for the balloon drop at 5 p.m., children will first create an interactive clock that... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
Winter Memory Snow Globe Bundle up for a cozy, creative winter activity! Our children’s program invites families to make a unique snow globe craft using paper, plastic plates, and confetti—no liquid required.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 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 08, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Paper Mosaics (grades 6-12) Join us in making paper mosaics! Participants may work on their own projects or collaborate on a guided project to decorate the library's teen area.This program is recommended for those... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime at the Venice Farmers Market Every second Friday, join Venice librarians for stories, songs, crafts, and laughter! This month, our theme is Opposite Day: explore contrasting colors, textures, and... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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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Fri, Jan 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2026 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 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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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Found Object Juggling Show The Found Object Juggling show with Michael Rayner has been described as "preposterous brilliance" and "whacky jugglement," a combination of hilarious tricks and... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
3D Printing Basics Learn about 3D Printing with Koreatown Media Lab staff and make a 3D model, using Tinkercad. Completed files will be printed in the Koreatown Media Lab and available for pick up when the prints are... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 10, 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 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 |