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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Hands on Clay: Clay Innovations Come learn about the development of the technology that is ceramics from the Mesoamerican time period to today! Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 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 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Join us for a fun Valentine’s Day craft session where kids can design and decorate their own handmade cards to share with friends and family. All supplies are provided, just bring... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
Lunar New Year Storytime and Craft Join us for a storytime and craft as we celebrate the Lunar New Year, the year of the Horse.For ages 4 years and older. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drumming With Marcus Miller Come enjoy a drumming workshop with Marcus Miller and learn about various drums and with a focus on the importance of drums in our society. Ven a disfrutar de un taller de percusión... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Valentine Crafts Celebrate all things love with DIY Valentine's Day cards and crafts. Open to kids/teens & their parents/caregivers. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime and Crafts Join us for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy storytime and unleash your creativity with our exciting crafts activities. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
Valentine’s Day Slime | Día de San Valentín Limo DIY slime! Make your own Valentine slime, make super stretchy, squishy or heartwarming slime.Crea tu propio limo de San Valentín, súper elástico... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids' Gardening Workshop Little gardeners will explore and learn different types of plants in this hands-on gardening workshop provided by Alma Family Services: Girls Today Women's Tomorrow. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids Come make Valentine's Day crafts. This program is for kids of all ages. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Science Storytime: African American History Month Let's read and talk about African American scientists and explore flight with a stomp rocket launcher! Recommended for ages 5 and up. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 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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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market Join Children's Librarian Elaine Levia and Young Adult Librarian Lisa Nena as they take you on an exciting adventure filled with stories, songs,... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Feb 13, 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 13, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Sanskriti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Sanskriti. Come to the Westwood Children's Area three times to read with Sanskriti and take home... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Feb 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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, Feb 13, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Valentine's Day With Pokémon Club Become an elite Pokémon Trainer! Play simple games with Pokémon cards or learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Cards will be provided. Beginners are welcome. In... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer: Miss Irina Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina, or Miss Irina can read to them. Readers... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Love is Love! Drag Story Hour With Pickle Celebrate Valentine's Day with Pickle for an extra sparkly storytime with a drag performer bringing costume, humor, and play to read inclusive children’s books to... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 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 14, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Pizza & Poster Painting (Grades 6-12) Join us for a fun-filled evening of pizza and creativity! Help paint a tapestry for display in the teen area. All supplies provided. Please wear clothes you don’t... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Valentine's Movie Screening: Shrek Looking for Valentine's Day plans? Join us for a free screening of Shrek! |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Happy Valentine's Day Storytime Celebrate love and friendship with stories, songs, and 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, Feb 14, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime Join us for Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime on the second Saturday afternoon of each month! Have fun learning simple Vietnamese vocabulary through book read alouds, songs, and... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Vietnamese |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ancient Homelands: Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America With Martin Espino Families, join us for an interactive program for all ages. Martin... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy The Blue Submarine invites children to an up-close and personal learning experience about marine life, featuring live tidepool animals,... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Feb 14, 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, Feb 15, 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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Tue, Feb 17, 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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Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 2026 10:30 am |
West Valley Mini Winter Olympics Join us for the West Valley Mini Winter Olympics! Participants will rotate through four fun stations, including a snowball toss, paper plate skating, bouncy ball curling, and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 2026 1:30 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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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Mo Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Ms. Mo. Take home a free book after attending three events. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 2:00 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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Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing, or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Feb 17, 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 |