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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:00 am |
Reading to the Rescue Do you like dogs? Do you like books? Join us as children practice their reading by sharing their favorite stories aloud to gentle rescue pups from Reading to the Rescue—building confidence,... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 2026 2:00 pm |
Board Game Day Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of board games, where players of all ages are welcome. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with strategy, laughter, and friendly competition |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 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 |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 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, Jan 06, 2026 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, Jan 06, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. 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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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Andrea. Come to the Westwood Children's Area three times to read with Andrea and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 2:30 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! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Cathy Take home a book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Homework Help With Mr. Isaac Students in grades 1-8 can receive homework assistance from Mr. Isaac on Tuesday afternoons, covering reading, writing, and mathematics up to Algebra 1. Mr. Isaac has 15 years of teaching... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm |
Winter Storytime & Playtime Join us for winter stories, songs and playtime. All children are welcomed with their caregivers. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids' Block Building Hour Build whatever you can imagine with LEGO® blocks! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 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 weekly visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Myra Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Myra. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids Get ready to groove and sway with an incredible music and dance program for kids. A dynamic music duo, Again Again, will bring the magic of music and dance to life, showcasing vibrant tunes... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Painting Afternoon With Viridian Art Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for a kids & families Painting afternoon. Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques, how to calm the mind... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Block Bonanza Let’s unleash our imaginations and see what we can create with big and small toy building blocks! For children of all ages. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kimono Show We will show different kinds of kimono and obi as a fashion show. Plus, attendees will enjoy a “Kimono dressing dance,” which shows the kimono dressing process along with the music. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:30 pm |
Kids Painting Join us for a relaxing and fun-filled time as we bring coloring sheets to life with vibrant paints. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 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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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:15 am to 11:15 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! This program is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for stories, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by playtime. All children are welcomed with their caregivers. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
STAR Story Time With Mr. Steve Join STAR reader Mr. Steve in the community room for an hour of stories, songs, and play. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series! This program is recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years old. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am |
Little One's Storytime Join us for storytime for little ones, featuring songs, shakers, scarves, and more! |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 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, Jan 07, 2026 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, Jan 07, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:00 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Pam. Come to the Westwood Children's Area three times to read with Pam and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda 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 at the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. 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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Wed, Jan 07, 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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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Kat 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 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 book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:30 pm |
Kid's Play Join us for a casual afternoon with games, sensory toys, and blocks for children up to 11 years old to play. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Toy Story (1995) Welcome to an astonishing world where toys play while their owners are away. Meet Woody, Buzz and all their friends in an adventure filled with humor, heart and friendship.Rated... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Playtime at the Library It's time to play! Come play with our collection of toys or board games. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 4:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! Come join us for a fun, family-friendly workshop where kids learn how to make their own pickles while discovering the basics of fermentation and vinegar pickling. Led by L.A.-... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |