Rising STAR: Teen Book Buddies

Three teens reading to a child in the library.

Weekly on Saturday, 11am - 12pm until Sat, Dec 19 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Silver Lake, Children's Area

About the Event

Come listen to a story or practice reading with a Rising STAR (Story Telling and Reading) Reader! Rising STAR Readers are teen volunteers who read stories with children one-on-one or in small groups at the library. Children of all ages with caregivers are welcome. No sign-up required.

Rising STAR events are subject to change or cancellation depending on volunteer schedules. Please call library ahead of time to confirm.

Rising STAR

For disability-related accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least five business days prior to the event. The City will make every effort to accommodate requests received with less notice.

Schedule

  • Fecha Time
  • 11/14/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 11/21/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 11/28/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12/5/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12/12/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 12/19/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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