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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of LA County from Tuesday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 2026. LA County Library has activated 23 Cooling Centers. View hours and locations.
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 - 36 months and caregivers.

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.
AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |
EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | Education & Literacy |
TAGS: | Smart Start |
The Ocean View School on Monterey Blvd., where the St. Cross Church now stands, housed the first library. In 1913 it became a part of the Los Angeles County Public Library system, occupying a room in the Walker Building on the northwest Corner of Pier and Hermosa Avenues.
On August 10, 1962, after forty-five years of growing with the community, the doors of a handsome building at 550 Pier Avenue opened to the public for library service.
In March 2000, the library was refurbished with the support of Supervisor Don Knabe, Supervisor Fourth District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.