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Tue, Jul 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime Join us for 30 minutes filled with engaging stories and fun activities! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 3:00 pm |
NASA Astro Camp: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
STEM Tuesday: 3D Collages Use foam blocks and other materials to make your own 3D object. Ages 5+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Collaging for Writers: Storytelling Through Mixed-Media Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Extravaganza: Build the Mega-City Teamwork makes the dream work! Join us for a giant collaborative world-building event where everyone comes together to create one massive,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun. We will be building with colorful interlocking bricks. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: STEAM Festival Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Have fun with a variety of hands on STEAM activities, focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. All... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
LEGO Club Join us for some LEGO® fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can free-build. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:30 pm |
Simple Science Explore the science in everyday life. Discover how to use common household items to conduct simple, fun, and easy science experiments, such as exploding sandwich bags and more. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Feelings Matter: A Family Literacy Event Let's explore our feelings and emotions together and learn how to navigate them with confidence and resilience by reading a story and participating in fun... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2026 10:30 am |
Book and Craft What looks like reading a book and crafts for the kids, is actually a literacy program that gives parents tips and tricks on helping their young ones read. Presented by Families for Literacy. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 2026 10:30 am |
Make a Bubble Wand Kids! Make your own bubble wand and test it out on our patio (outdoors). |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool and Toddler Storytime Join our children's librarian for engaging stories, lively songs, and plenty of fun at our toddler and preschool storytime series. Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Painting With Artsy Kids Summer reading at the library with Artsy kids. We will be doing canvas painting. There will be step-by-step instructions on how to create a canvas painting while also giving participants the... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Thor the Therapy Dog Children ages 5 and up are invited to read with Thor the therapy dog. Reading to a friendly dog helps reduce anxiety and makes reading fun!A selection of books will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Judi.Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda 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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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. 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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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Sidewalk Chalk Art Day Help turn the library sidewalks into colorful works of art! Join us for a fun outdoor chalk drawing event where you can create bright designs, inspiring messages, doodles, games, and... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Build with us! Ages 4 years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Music of Ancient Mexico Come and enjoy the culture of Ancient Mexico with Martin Espino! You will learn to sing in Native Languages of Mexico like Maya and Nahuatl and play authentic ancient percussion instruments.All... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:30 pm |
Art As Play! Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |