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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 |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026 2:30 pm |
Math Homework Help K-12 students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for basic and advanced math problems. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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 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 20, 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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Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 3:00 pm |
Fantastic Feathers Join special guests from the California Wildlife Center for Fantastic Feathers. Learn all about birds, touch a variety of wild bird feathers, and do a craft to take home. Flight Path giveaways! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026 3:30 pm |
Craft and Play Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for our January craft and play in the community room! The craft for this month will celebrate MLK Day. The play area of the community room will have... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun with colorful interlocking bricks. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Board Game Night Join us for a board game night at the library, where all players of all ages are invited. Bring your friends and family for an hour of strategy, laughter, and friendly competition. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 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 20, 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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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Board Game Bonanza Please join us for an afternoon of all your favorite board games and puzzles. Fun for the whole family! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |