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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program

2024-05-24 11:30:00 2024-05-24 12:00:00 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. Bell Gardens Library -

Friday, May 24
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-24 11:30:00 2024-05-24 12:00:00 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. Bell Gardens Library -

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. 

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Bell Gardens Library

Phone: 562.927.1309

Hours
Mon, May 06 Closed
Tue, May 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 12 Closed

About the branch

Bell Gardens Library first opened in August, 1938 at 5656 Live Oak St. As the City of Bell Gardens grew and expanded, so did the library.

On September 22, 1958 the library moved to 7515 Eastern Ave. (a store front location).

The library moved to its current location, 7110 S. Garfield Avenue, on May 7th, 1970. On July 21, 2007 the library had a Grand Re-Opening ceremony to celebrate a 6-month major refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

Tue, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to use a knitting loom to make a scarf or hat. Looms will be subsequently available for use in the library to work on projects. Yarn will be provided. For ages 18 and up.

Wed, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Fri, May 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 24 months and caregivers.
This event is full

Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn all about the Japanese art form of Gyotaku fish printing, which dates back to the mid-1800s. Then make your very own Gyotaku-inspired stamps to decorate a tote bag to take home.  For children ages 6 -12 with a parent of caregiver

Wed, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us by learning the fundamentals of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and creating your own origami in miniature. 

Fri, May 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, May 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library for casual play and check out some books that will help you keep learning about the game! Staff will be available to give basic instructions on how to play. Chess sets will be provided. 

Fri, May 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.