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Mon, Jul 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 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, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Trivia Game Join us for a family-friendly trivia game that everyone of all ages can enjoy together. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art for the Mail With Crush + Touch Join special guests from Crush + Touch to make unique cards inspired by Highland Park. Send what you create to someone you care about or save it for the future. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Mon, Jul 13, 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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Mon, Jul 13, 2026 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 13, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Camille. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 13, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Benjamin Franklin Library Pop-up at Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Central Library Soccer Celebration: W97 vs W98, Semi Final Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the 2026 FIFA Men's World... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Kids Craft: Open Craft Table Join us for the Kids Craft Table, set up for drop-in use, where most crafts can be completed in 30 minutes or less, with parents or caregivers helping younger children. We supply the... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2026 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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 free book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Cathy.Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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 three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Arts & Crafts for Kids Spend your Tuesdays this summer making arts and crafts! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 3:00 pm |
NASA Astro Camp: Telescopes During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges, and art projects to... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 3:00 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, Jul 14, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Nancy Children are welcome to join Nancy in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s reading in the children's area! Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Pokémon Club for Kids This program is for children who know how to play or would like to learn the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Ages 6+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Builders Club Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles. Build whatever you imagine! This program is intended for children ages 3... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Ever wonder how full-size entertainment robots come to life? Join us for an exciting live presentation and demonstration, diving into the fascinating world of... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How to Draw Superheroes Join animation professional Evan Burse in a hands-on class, and learn how to draw the Mandalorian and Grogu!This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library. |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Firefighters at the Library! Our friends from Fire Station 50 will visit with their fire truck and help us learn all about a firefighter's job! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Snooknuk and Friends Live Join guest performer Snooknuk for a magical pop musical adventure that brings joy, learning, and fun for the whole family! "Snooknuk and Friends Live" will take kids and parents on an... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Fun With Origami Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Learn some simple Origami (Japanese art of paper folding) with supplies provided. All ages are welcome to attend! ... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Bubblemania Come to the library for an interactive educational and entertaining program on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Family Movie: Zootopia 2 Join us for snacks, crafts, and a free screening of Zootopia 2! Enjoy a family-friendly movie rated PG. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 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 |
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Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2026 10:30 am |
Read With a STAR Volunteer: Miss Rebecca Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Rebecca. Children can read to Miss Rebecca, or Miss Rebecca can read to... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 10:30 am |
Recycling For Kids LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) will provide presentations, interactive games, and a free mobile app to teach patrons of all ages how to properly sort their waste and be more sustainable. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Community Resources & Services, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Children's Storytime Children and their families are welcomed to this literacy-rich program that has a strong focus on community. We will develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing.... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. 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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Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Pamela All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Central Library Soccer Celebration: W99 vs W100, Semi Final Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the 2026 FIFA Men's... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
For Kids: Watercolor Painting Join us for Art Era, as our friend Jazz guides everyone through watercolor painting. Recommended for ages 5-11. This program may be canceled or postponed without notice. This... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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 |