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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
We're closed Monday March 31
Mon, Mar 31 Closed
Tue, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a bilingual storytime. We will learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Triple P Positive Parenting Program Seminar - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about raising responsible teenagers and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of 13 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
National Library Week Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity by decorating a tote bag for National Library Week. Then, use your personalized bag to carry your library books. All materials will be provided. For ages 13 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
World Art Day: History of Manga - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the exciting history of manga and practice tips and techniques to draw your own manga style self-portrait. For tweens & teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Día de los Niños with Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, and more! For ages 2-12 with parent or caregiver.
After School Creations - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts and STEAM activities that will encourage creativity, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. This month's theme is "spring". For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
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