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Sat, Jan 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2026 10:00 am |
The Arty Loon Show! Join magician Arty Loon for a hilarious show filled with juggling, puppets, and magic. Recommended for ages 5 and older.This program was made possible with the support of the Library Foundation of Los... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Shape Party Celebrate shapes with art activities and fun games! Suggested for ages 0-5. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 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 24, 2026 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the North Hollywood Library Book Sale Join us for the Friends of the North Hollywood Library Winter Book Sale. Everyone is invited to the public one-day event!In addition to fiction and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Make & Eat Temaki Sushi Explore the art of Japanese hand rolls, known as Temaki sushi. These cone-shaped rolls are made with crisp seaweed, seasoned rice, and fresh fillings. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 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 24, 2026 1:30 pm |
Winter Themed Art and Crafts In this guided winter painting workshop, students of all levels will follow the instructor step by step to create a cheerful snowman on canvas. This class introduces acrylic painting... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 1:30 pm |
Abstract Tile Art Create colorful abstract art using bathroom tiles. All materials are provided, but limited. This is program for teens and their families. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 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 24, 2026 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Music Time With Miss Kym Children of all ages, especially infants, toddlers and preschoolers, are invited to dance along to songs like "Little Hip Hop Bunnies" and joyful blends of jazz, gospel, and soulful pop sounds.... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Winter Gingerbread House Celebrate the winter season with our Gingerbread House Decorating program! Use frosting, various candies, and other treats to decorate your own pre-assembled gingerbread house. All supplies... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Beginner Character Sketching Workshop Join us to learn how to draw your own characters. All supplies are included and intended for ages 7-12. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Jan 25, 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 25, 2026 1:30 pm |
Candy Jewelry Workshop with Seville Michelle Make simple jewelry using candy and upcycled materials. Explore your creativity and stretch your imagination with this program designed for children and... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and a shared playtime! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our Children's Librarian. Stay to play with toys from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 2026 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead! It's Full STEAM Ahead with some winter experiments and fun. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 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: Guidance from... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Mon, Jan 26, 2026 3:30 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Find your next adventure with a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters,... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 2026 3:30 pm |
STAR Reader In small groups and one at a time, children will enjoy listening to stories read to them by our STAR volunteer, Simone. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Emma Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Emma. 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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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Regulate and Recharge: Sensory Play and Community Support Families are invited to join us for art activities and open-ended play with new sensory toys and tools from our children's... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2026 4:00 pm |
Rubik's "Clube" for Kids Meet up at the library for all Rubik's cube enthusiasts and new learners! This is a youth led program for kids, meeting in the children's area.Bring your cubes for show and tell.... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |