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Smart Start: Play & Explore

2024-08-14 11:00:00 2024-08-14 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start: Play & Explore Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social/emotional skills, fine and gross motor skills through playing with age-appropriate toys and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5 Willowbrook Library -

Wednesday, August 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-14 11:00:00 2024-08-14 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start: Play & Explore Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social/emotional skills, fine and gross motor skills through playing with age-appropriate toys and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5 Willowbrook Library -

Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social/emotional skills, fine and gross motor skills through playing with age-appropriate toys and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5

Please join us after Play and Explore for an opportunity to chat with a Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

For children ages 0 to 5

This program will take place in the Children's Area.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

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Willowbrook Library

Phone: 323.564.5698

Hours
Mon, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 Closed

About the branch

Willowbrook Library occupies a very special place in the history of the County of Los Angeles Public Library. The Los Angeles County Free Library, as it was then called, was founded September 5, 1912.

On Christmas Eve Day, 1912, the County Librarian received a petition from the residents of the Willowbrook Community, requesting that Willowbrook have the first County branch library. This petition was followed up with a long distance call from Mrs. Belle Jenks offering her services and her home for the purpose.

Both offers were accepted and on April 23, 1913, Willowbrook opened as the first branch library of the Los Angeles County Public Library with an initial shipment of 50 books. The library was open for 2 days in April 1913 and circulated 18 books.

In July 1919, the library was moved to a room in the Post Office at rental of $20.00 a month (later reduced during the Depression to $15.00 a month).

In 1950, a library was built on El Segundo Boulevard but was damaged by fire during the 1965 Watts riots. Rebuilt with community donations and dedicated in June 1966, Willowbrook Library served the community at the El Segundo location until the library was relocated to the Kenneth Hahn Plaza in 1987.

On July 28, 2018, Willowbrook Library opened to the public at its new location: 11737 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, 90059.

Upcoming events

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate by making art and sharing your citizenship journey or simply what it means to be a US Citizen! For Adults

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by reading aloud, "Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla". We'll read and learn about Selena, a pioneer of change and then bedazzle some crafts while having our own Selena karaoke party! 

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy the last days of summer by making and eating your very own homemade ice cream! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Join us as we learn the science of ice cream and then we'll enjoy our delicious creations!

Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Afterwards, create your own Banned Books themed bumper stickers.  For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room
Wear your most comfortable pajamas, bring your favorite blanket/plushie and get ready for a fun family Storytime evening! We'll read books, sing songs, and then we'll make our own shadow puppets! For ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
A dragon is a mythical creature found in lore worldwide. Join us as we explore the origins, symbolisms, and myths behind this legendary creature. Afterwards, we will make our very own dragon eye using modeling clay. For ages 13 - 17.

Sat, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Personal cartography is a fascinating blend of geography and self-expression, where your inner world becomes a canvas for creativity and direction. Create your map, be your compass, and give yourself some direction. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.