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Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Myrtle 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Thursday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 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: Quiet, Safe Study Space Reserved... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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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Thu, Feb 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 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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Thu, Feb 19, 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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Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 2026 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Erin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Erin. 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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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:00 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: Guidance from... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Brick-Building Playtime Join us for playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO®-style bricks and traditional building blocks. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader If you want to hear a story or practice reading, come and visit us! Ms. Maninder is our STAR Volunteer reader and will be happy to read with your children. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
West African Dance This workshop will explore the important role that African dance plays in African society. It will also feature a colorful display of African instruments and artifacts. Come prepared to learn, to dance... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to stories. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Sound Bath for Children Join us for an hour of soothing sound with Heather Nevell. Recommended for ages 5 - 12. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:30 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Few things are as fun as getting your hands dirty, especially when the results are clay and compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds. In this... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Kids Community College Do you love arts and crafts? Then come and create something fun as a community. We use different kinds of mediums each time we meet. All you need is your creativity. Come and create one for you... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
DIY Lunar New Year Drums Celebrate Lunar New Year with a hands-on craft program where kids can make and decorate their own festive drums. Learn about the holiday while creating something fun to take home. This... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing - Gnomeo & Juliet Join us for a special love story of Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingoes and epic lawnmower races, can this... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children's Modern Drum Circles Connect through the universal power of rhythm! Join us for a vibrant and engaging drum circle for the whole family in honor of African American History Month. This fun-filled... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baldwin Hills Builders Visit us in the community room for building blocks for all ages! Prompts will be provided, but free-form play is welcome. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STEM Challenge (Grades 6-12) Form teams and use recycled materials to build the largest, most impressive mysterious craft. No spoilers! |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Fri, Feb 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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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 2026 10:30 am to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 11:00 am |
Puppet Show: The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!" Families and children come to join us for a delightful puppet show. Rory the Dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Where the Wild Rhythms Are (Wendy Hersh) Get ready for a Children's music concert! Get ready to rock, roll, wiggle, jump, and spin while WEENDEE takes you on a wild musical trip! Alligators, Hippos,... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Hannah Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Hannah. 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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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Japanese |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Saturday Matinee: Up Join us in the community room for a screening of Pixar's Up. An adult must accompany children under 12. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab The Koreatown Media Lab makerspace is open every other Saturday, from 1 - 4 p.m. The poster printer, 3D printers, cutting machines, and computers with the Adobe... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Happy Birthday Storytime Celebrate birthdays big and small, with stories, songs, a craft, and a very special puppet show! Intended for ages 3 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sourdough Starter Pancakes and Butter for Kids Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on presentation on how to care for sourdough starter and use it to... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, STEM English |