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Smart Start: Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2024-07-19 11:00:00 2024-07-19 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start: Play and Explore Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and board puzzles. For ages 2 - 5. Avalon Library -

Friday, July 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-19 11:00:00 2024-07-19 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start: Play and Explore Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and board puzzles. For ages 2 - 5. Avalon Library -

Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and board puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

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

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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Avalon Library
Phone: 310.510.1050
Hours
Mon, Jun 24 Closed
Tue, Jun 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 30 Closed
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About the branch

Avalon Library was established in February of 1914.

Led by the Mary Williams Club (now the Santa Catalina Woman's Club), and the Avalon Chamber of Commerce the townspeople came together to meet the offer that Los Angeles County presented to them "if the citizens could provide furniture, shelves, a space and volunteers to run it", Los Angeles County would furnish the books.

In February 1914, the first L.A. County Public Library "overseas branch", opened at the Grandview Hotel with 196 books, courtesy of the County, the number doubled by that summer.

In November 1915, a raging fire destroyed most of the town, including the library. H.W. Allen managed to salvage 100 books which he stored in his home until a new quarters could be found for the library.

The Sophia yacht club was the first in a series of locations which included City Hall, Kassar Building, Hotel Atwater Arcade, 211 Metropole Ave, and 208 Metropole Ave.

In the Spring of 1962 the Avalon Library found a home in the new County Center at 215 Summer Ave.
 

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Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! Projects are first come first served and supplies are limited. For ages 4 - 17.
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Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairy tales, songs, storybooks, and movement in a rollicking family storytime! For ages 3 - 6.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For children.
Games Day at the Library - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Jul 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
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Tue, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For adults.
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Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For children.
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Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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