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Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Family Film Fridays Cool off from the heat and enjoy a screening of a family-friendly film.June 12: Toy Story 4June 26: LucaJuly 10: A Minecraft MovieJuly 24: Inside Out 2August 7: How to Train Your DragonSnacks are... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales With Shadow Puppets Featuring Sunny Seki Enjoy a shadow performance of a traditional Japanese folktale, then create, project and take home your own puppets! Puppet-maker and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2026 3:00 pm |
BARK: Read With a Therapy Dog Reading can be hard, but you can build your confidence by reading aloud to a BARK therapy dog. Kids can relax and develop their reading skills with their favorite new reading buddy. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How To Train Your Dragon Party Celebrate Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon series with Viking-themed crafts and a screening of the live-action film adaptation. The film will start at 3 p.m. and is rated... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Friends of the Studio City Library Book Sale The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 2026 10:00 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: Escape From Mr. Limoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Splashy Saturdays Splashy Saturdays are back! Join us for open-ended sensory play activities and crafts involving water! Open to children of all ages. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 2026 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Little Sprouts Gardening Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Join us to learn how to make delicious Vietnamese Spring Rolls, and surprise your family and friends with this exciting new addition to your menu. These scrumptious... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Sale Come browse a great selection of gently used books for all ages. You’ll find children’s books, teen titles, adult fiction, non-fiction, and more—perfect for discovering your next great read.Every purchase supports the... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
East West Players: Tam Tran Goes to Washington Join us for "Tam Tran Goes to Washington," an East West Players production that promotes cultural understanding and racial tolerance through stories... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 2026 1:00 pm |
Boondoggle Lanyard Keychains Are you feeling nostalgic? So are we! Join us to create retro Boondoggle Keychains. It will be a total blast from the past.For children ages 7+, teens, and adults. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Beach Day Family Storytime Enjoy fun in the sun and surf with stories, songs, and much, much 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, Jun 27, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
LEGO® Bricks Building Challenge Join us for fun-filled LEGO® bricks building! Kids can try the day's challenge or create their own.Ages 4-11.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music representing Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Mathilde Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Mathilde! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 2026 4:00 pm |
Dixieland and More Come listen to Craig Newton and the sounds of our American Heritage as he plays Dixieland and the music of 1900s America. Join us in air conditioned comfort and enjoy the songs of our past. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Jun 28, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jun 28, 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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Sun, Jun 28, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Trash Art Day at the Library Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
T-shirt Tie-Dye Create a custom, colorful tie-dye t-shirt for the summer! Children ages 4+. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 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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Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Join us for an engaging time filled with stories, songs, and shared play! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together.... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer, Miss Sandy. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday. Take home a free book after... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Anyone Can Be an Astronomer Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope viewing of the sun! Star chart handouts, research... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Diana. 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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Mon, Jun 29, 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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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 3:00 pm |
NASA Astro Camp: Earth During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges and art projects to explore... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |