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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Study Smart Tutor: Middle and High School Tutoring The Library is offering free weekly, drop-in tutoring for middle and high school students. Students can get help with English and Math,... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 3:00 pm |
Family Film Night Join us for a screening of the PBS special Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom. Snacks will be provided. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2026 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Myra Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Myra. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Pride Month: Painted Rocks Celebrate Pride Month by painting rainbow rocks at the library. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Celebrate Soccer: Jersey Making Workshop Calling all soccer fans, crafters, and future champions: it’s time to design your very own custom team kit. Celebrate the global spirit of the beautiful game by designing your... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Craft Day Join us for our Summer With the Library program! We will be decorating bookmarks and tote bags, perfect for you to use throughout the summer. Don't forget to sign up for our... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2026 4:30 pm |
Father’s Day Ramps and Rides Join us for a fun-filled Father’s Day celebration featuring ramps, cars, boats, crafts, and giveaways while supplies last! Don’t miss our Touch-a-Truck area, which includes... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for stories, songs, and fun that will help build your little one's early literacy skills. Storytime is designed with babies and toddlers in mind, but all children are welcome... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 10:30 am |
LGBT+ Crafts Celebrate Pride Month by creating a flag and decorating rainbow crafts. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Retro Crafting - Shrinky Dinks Join us for some Shrinky Dink fun! Draw your masterpiece on the provided plastic and watch it shrink before your eyes as it bakes. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Scratch-Art Rainbow Bookmarks Create an LGBTQIA+ pride-inspired rainbow scratch bookmark by drawing vibrant designs on special paper. All supplies provided. Ages 7 to 18 are advised. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. 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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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Lilo & Stitch (2025) Join us for a movie night as we watch the Lilo & Stitch live action movie! Inspired by the 2002 animated film, the new Lilo & Stitch is set in Hawaii... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 3:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 3:30 pm |
Pokémon Club Become an elite Pokémon Trainer!Develop the skills to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game by battling your Pokémon against your opponents! Cards will be provided. Beginners are welcome. In addition, participate in... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 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 |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Marionnette Magic Show & Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Kick off Summer Reading Challenge 2026 with Franklin Hayes Marionettes. Enjoy a thrilling puppet show that's sure to delight... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm |
Film Screening: Ponyo (2008) A 5-year-old boy named Sosuke forges a friendship with a goldfish princess named Ponyo, who desperately wants to become human.Directed by Hayao MiyazakiRating: GDuration: 100 mins |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Paul Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Paul. Take home a free book after reading with Paul three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® Bricks Creations Challenge Come and build the challenge of the day or make your own creation.Ages 5-11.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00 pm |
USC STEM Workshop for Kids Students will be continuing on the lessons with the Green Energy Kits, learning how to control the current of electricity and how it affects different devices such as Multi-colored LEDs and... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lego® Play Day Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families! We will provide the Legos, you bring your imagination. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |