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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program

2024-05-23 11:00:00 2024-05-23 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smarty Pants Storytime Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver. San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, May 23
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-23 11:00:00 2024-05-23 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smarty Pants Storytime Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver. San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

San Fernando Library

Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

Please join us after Storytime for Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Program and materials provided in collaboration with DMH and MHSA.

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AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Smarty Pants Storytime | Smart Start |

San Fernando Library

Phone: 818.365.6928

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 Closed
Tue, Nov 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 Closed

About the branch

San Fernando Library opened in November 1914 as a branch of the Los Angeles County Free Library. This library, the first public library in the mainly agricultural San Fernando Valley, found its home in the Industrial Arts building of the San Fernando Union High School located at 130 North Brand Blvd. In the first year, 1,849 books were circulated to 156 borrowers.

From 1925 to 1946, the library weathered the Depression and war years in three store-front locations all on North Maclay Street. Then from 1946 to 1953, the library was located at 11223 First Street.

In 1953, the library joined with city services when it became part of the civic center at 102 Macneil Street. Growth continued for the city and the library with the collection reaching a total of 27,572 volumes in 1964 for the library's 50th anniversary.

The 1970's saw the development of a strong Spanish-language collection and the creation of the community support group---the Friends of the San Fernando Library. In 1988, the library moved into a 6,000 square-foot facility located at 150 N. Library Street.

On June 20, 2001, the library moved to 217 North Maclay Ave, a brand new 8,601 square-foot leased facility. The library is the center piece of the newly constructed Library Plaza Mall. The project was a private/public partnership.

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Try your hand at printmaking with an introduction to dry-point etching and learn a bit about this centuries-old art form. We’ll carve images onto acrylic plates, then use them to create prints in various colors from a single design. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Family Storytime filled with stories, songs, rhymes, & art activities! For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Try your hand at printmaking with an introduction to dry-point etching and learn a bit about this centuries-old art form. We’ll carve images onto acrylic plates, then use them to create prints in various colors from a single design. For ages 13 – 17.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Tue, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month as we learn about the importance of Native American Rock Art. Then create a leather craft to take home. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we're reading 'Wandering Stars' by Tommy Orange. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by recreating the local Tataviam mural titled "Kima Pakoinga – Welcome to Pacoima" with watercolors. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Department of Mental Health Promoters Workshops tackle a range of mental health topics to help Angelenos understand and manage their mental health. This program is held in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health. For Adults.

Wed, Nov 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about the Winter Solstice and how this astronomical event is celebrated around the world. Then, create your own winter ornament for the holidays. For teens ages 12-18.