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Thu, Apr 16, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Patch & Mend Workshop (Grades 6-12) Celebrate Earth Day and extend the life of your clothes by learning to sew a patch! Sewing is an essential skill and a wonderful way to personalize your wardrobe.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library Super Spring Book Sale Spring is in the air, and we’re kicking off the season with our first book sale of the year! Find incredible deals on gently... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 11:00 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Pre-Sale Book Sale Become a member of the Friends of the Chatsworth Library and join our Pre-Sale Book Sale. Enjoy the perks of being a Friends member and get... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 9:30 am to 1:00 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, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the North Hollywood Library Book Sale Friends member pre-sale: 9:30 to 11 a.m.Public sale: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.All books have been donated by community members and proceeds from the book... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Fourth Annual Poetry Lives in Pico Union Join us for the 4th Annual Poetry Lives in Pico Union celebration for a morning filled with powerful youth voices, creativity, and connection. Featuring L.A... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Poetry English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 10:05 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Denise Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Denise. Take home a free book after reading with Denise three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 10:30 am |
L.A. Times Festival of Books - Storytime With the Los Angeles Public Library | Hora de cuentos con la Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles Enjoy an interactive... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 10:50 am |
L.A. Times Festival of Books - Storytime With the Los Angeles Public Library Enjoy an interactive and multicultural storytime featuring songs and rhymes presented by our Children'... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Join chess expert Brian Glover as he introduces the classic game of strategy and tactics while simultaneously playing against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome.Please note that the class... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Puppetivity Palooza Puppetivity Palooza is a fun filled puppet making production class with teacher Lisa M. Friedman-York, designed to spark imagination and inspire children with storytelling and puppet making.Children... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Dango & Manga (Grades 6-12) Join us to learn how to make dango, a rice flour-based snack from Japan, and engage in discussions about manga. If you love manga, this is a great chance to meet fellow fans! Even if... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab Lab members can print and use equipment during lab hours. All library patrons are welcome to tour the Koreatown Media Lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
Rhythms of Japan: Taiko Drumming Get ready to feel the beat! Kids and families will enjoy exciting Japanese taiko drumming, learn fun facts about the drums and where they come from, and even try playing rhythms... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
Rhythms of Japan: Taiko Drumming Get ready to feel the beat! Kids and families will enjoy exciting Japanese taiko drumming, learn fun facts about the drums and where they come from, and even try playing... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Connor Join us in our Children's reading area where a STAR volunteer will read and tell stories with children at the library. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Terri All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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. For ages 7-18. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
South Bay Music Association Presents: Segundo Saxes Join us for an afternoon of music for the South Bay Music Association's Segundo Saxes Ensemble as they present a celebration of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Mathilde Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Mathilde! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Reader: Kayla Children are invited to join our STAR volunteer Kayla for reading one-on-one or in a small group in the children's area. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 10:50 am |
L.A. Times Festival of Books - Storytime With the Los Angeles Public Library & Special Guest John Parra Join Children’s Librarians for an interactive... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 1:05 pm |
L.A. Times Festival of Books - Storytime With the Los Angeles Public Library & Special Guest Lucky Diaz Enjoy an interactive and multicultural storytime... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Paper Tea Lanterns Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with a free and fun take-home craft. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Spring Family Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fun with your little one. This program is best for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers. There will be no Storytime on March 30 due to the holiday closure. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for 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.... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.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, Apr 20, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Help your little one prepare for their future in kindergarten! We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Mr. Michael Our STAR volunteers read to children of all ages, 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... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer, Miss Sandy. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday. Take home a free book after... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 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 |