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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Sandra Children are welcome to join Sandra 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, Español |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 3:30 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Find your next adventure with a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters,... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 3:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Evette Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Evette.Take home a free book after reading with Evette three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Karen 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lotería Join us for Family Game Day! Lotería is a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to Bingo. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ron Join us for reading and coloring with volunteer Ron in the children's section. Children of all ages and reading levels are welcome. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Micah the Magician Join us for a highly interactive magic show, where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer.This program is fun for families of all ages.This program was... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm |
Blocks and Board Games | Bloques y Juegos de mesa Build and play with STEM focused hands on learning building blocks, Magnet Tiles and board games.Construye y juega con bloques de... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Time Capsule Get ready to celebrate our Central Library's Centennial milestone by creating your own mini time capsule. Imagine what the future generations would want to know about you today and bring small items that... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruben Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Ruben! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Español |
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Mon, Jun 29, 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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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Coffee Clay (Grades 6-12) Let's upcycle coffee grounds into clay! Participants will learn to make clay from readily available, eco-friendly materials, then use it to create something. Instructions will be provided on... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Camille. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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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Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Tie-dye al fresco Join us for tie-dyeing on our patio. We will provide a bandana, or you may bring one item to dye (such as a t-shirt--we can't accommodate dyeing heavy items like pants). We recommend clean, cotton... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Benjamin Franklin Library Pop-up at Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 2026 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Beryl.Take home a free book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Cathy.Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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. After attending three events, participants can take home a free book. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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 |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. 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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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Korean Mini-Kimbap Making Class Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These colorful and nutritious rolls are a... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Arts & Crafts for Kids Spend your Tuesdays this summer making arts and crafts! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Mindful Kids Story Hour Join us for a joyful storytime filled with social and emotional learning, fun yoga poses and mindfulness activities. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Drop-In Crafts Drop in any time between 3 to 4:30 p.m. and make a new craft every month. Materials/supplies will be provided. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 3:00 pm |
Stories and Games Read stories, play board games, and take home one of our LitKits to make learning to read fun. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games, Storytimes & Read Alouds, Writing English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 3:00 pm |
June Family Movie Join us for a family-friendly movie at the library! Snacks will be provided for everyone. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2026 3:30 pm |
Drag Storytime Join us for a special storytime with a drag performer bringing inclusive stories, fabulous costumes, and extra sparkle! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Tiny & Tall: Indoor and Outdoor Play Join us for indoor and outdoor play for children 0–8! Explore LEGO®, a play kitchen, art, light tables, Car Town, sensory bins, baby toys, games, and outdoor fun.This... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Puppet Show Join us for our Summer With the Library program! This week features Joe Gandelman, who will be sure to amaze everyone with his skills on Ventriloquism! All ages are welcome to... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you like dogs? Do you like books? Join us as children practice their reading by sharing their favorite stories aloud to gentle rescue pups from Reading to the Rescue—building confidence,... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Game Day Join us for a variety of card games, board games, and trivia challenges. Families are welcome! |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids' Movie Join us for a fun children's movie! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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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Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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 |