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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-04-29 11:00:00 2025-04-29 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. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 29
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 11:00:00 2025-04-29 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. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 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. 

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 |

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Phone: 310.821.3415
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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About the branch

The library was built by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors in 1976 to serve the Marina clientele. The William R. Pagen Nautical Wing and the Greg and Mimi Wenger Community Room were added in 1999 through the efforts of the Marina Foundation, the Board of Supervisors and the County of Los Angeles Public Library.

The Marina del Rey Library was renamed the Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library by the Board of Supervisors in recognition of the main donor to the project. Since the Marina is a small craft harbor used for recreational purposes, the Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library has developed a Nautical Collection to serve the informational needs and interests of small boaters.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Registration is now closed
Learn to Play the Ukulele - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you played an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 12 - 17.
Registration is now closed
Marina del Rey Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
This month, we'll explore The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This contemporary fiction follows the life of Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive and aging Hollywood star. Afternoon session. For adults.
Marina del Rey Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This month, we'll explore The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This contemporary fiction follows the life of Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive and aging Hollywood star. Evening session. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
This event is full
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Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 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.
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Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about the ancient art form of making a sand mandala. Use bright colored sand and geometric shapes to create your own sand mandala, a traditional Tibetan artistic drawing filled with colorful sand. For teens ages 13 - 17.
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Meeting Room
Come enjoy some play and bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. This lapsit-style storytime is for babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.
This event is full
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Meeting Room
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Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Tue, May 20, 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.
This event is full
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Meeting Room
Come enjoy some play and bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. This lapsit-style storytime is for babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.
This event is full
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Meeting Room
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