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Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2025-04-30 11:30:00 2025-04-30 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play and explore. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 30
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-30 11:30:00 2025-04-30 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play and explore. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play and explore. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

A public health representative will be available to provide information on oral health and answer questions.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 2 - 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.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving | Entertainment | Education & Literacy |

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Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
Tue, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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 Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.

By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.

In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.

In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.

On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.

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