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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Seta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Mrs. Seta. 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, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STEM Club Join us to learn how to play chess. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. Take home a free book after reading with Kathy three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Spring Suncratchers Join us for a fun and creative craft program! Teens will have the chance to paint and decorate their own floral spring suncatchers. Once completed, these DIY suncatchers can be hung in a sunny window... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
From Blossom to Seed - Hosted by PS Science Discover the magic of nature as we explore how plants grow! Children will dissect real flowers and fruit to see how seeds are made, then craft a colorful flower... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Bilingual Storytime With Josué Cuentacuentos Join us for an fun interactive storytime with Josué. There is something for everyone as he incorporates original songs, finger plays, use of puppets,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
CoDrone Activity Join us for a fun program with the CoDrone EDU! Kids will make a drone fly using simple coding, explore lights and sensors, and learn programming and engineering in a hands-on session led by USC students... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children's Magic Show With Christopher T. Magician Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, with special guest Magician... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Everything Earth - Petroglyph Rock Art Desert rocks of California were the artists palettes of the native California Indian. Story telling rock art left the record of the nomadic tribe culture.... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime and Songs Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:15 pm |
Meet the Author! With Sandra Martin Denís Author Sandra Martin Denís will read her book Why the Turtle Walks So Slowly: A Cuban Folktale Adapted and Retold, and answer questions about writing. Then we'll... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 10:00 am |
Monthly Craft for Families: Take Home We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
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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Fri, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 2026 2:30 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.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success English |
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Fri, May 01, 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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Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Let's Play Chess Love chess or curious to learn? Join us for a fun-filled session of playing, learning, and leveling up with fellow enthusiasts!All ages and levels are welcome. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Folklorico Dance for Families With Neiya Arts Join Neiya Arts for a wonderful dance performance designed for young children and families. Neiya Arts is a Contemporary Folklorico Dance Group based in the Long Beach/... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 2026 1:30 pm |
Music of Ancient Mexico (Martin Espino) This unique, interactive program is suitable for all ages and will be presented in both English and Spanish. Martin Espino, a Master teaching artist with over... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Jewish American Heritage Month With the Skirball Cultural Center Join educators from the Skirball Cultural Center in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and learn about the... |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Free Comic Book Day Come get free comics, and mix and mingle with other comic book lovers. Meet and greet with local comic creators Henry Barajas, Corinna Bechko, and more. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids Coding Program Learn to code using platforms such as Python Turtle, Scratch, or Code.org. No prior coding experience is required. Suitable for ages 7 and above. Please bring your own devices. This program is led... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, May 02, 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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Sat, May 02, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Puppetivity Palooza Use recycled materials to make your own puppet.Ages 5-12. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, May 03, 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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Sun, May 03, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop With Sunny Seki Sunny Seki and his wife Judy present a shadow puppet show, followed by behind-the-scenes explanations of how... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 2:30 am to 5:30 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:Trained Student Zone help to assist with... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Miniature Koinobori Create your own mini Japanese koi fish wind kites in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 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, May 04, 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, May 04, 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, May 04, 2026 10:30 am |
Josue Cuentacuentos Bilingual Storytime Bring the whole family and join storyteller Josue Cuentacuentos in an interactive bilingual musical storytime program. Josue weaves traditional components of... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English. This program is intended for ages 2-5, but all children and their caretakers are welcome!Acompáñenos para... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |