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Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2025-04-22 10:15:00 2025-04-22 10:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 36 months with a parent or caregiver. Manhattan Beach Library -

Tuesday, April 22
10:15am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 10:15:00 2025-04-22 10:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 36 months with a parent or caregiver. Manhattan Beach Library -

Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 36 months with a 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.

Program and materials provided in collaboration with DMH and MHSA.

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AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Manhattan Beach Library
Phone: 310.545.8595
Hours
Mon, Mar 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Manhattan Beach Library was started as a subscription library in 1910 by the Neptunian Women's Club of Manhattan Beach.

The library became part of LA County Library in January 1915, making it one of the oldest continuing libraries in the county system. The library moved into a separate building in 1957 and to its current location in 1975. In 2013, construction began on a new more modern building that would meet the needs of the 35,000 residents in the 3.87 square mile community.

On May 1, 2015 the new 21,500 square foot building designed by architectural firm Johnson Favaro opened. It features a two-story modern design with panoramic ocean views, an interactive children's exhibit, fireplace, automated materials handling system, and self-check machines

Upcoming events

Fused Glass Treasure Boxes: Firework Studio - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a program where science, art, and history fuse together with hands-on glass project making. You will learn about glass and create your own fused glass treasure box. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
This event is full
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 36 months with a parent or caregiver.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 10:15am - 10:35am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
This event is full
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
This event is full
Got Poetry? with April Halprin Wayland - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
This National Poetry Month, we invite teens of all experience levels to join this workshop from award-winning poet April Halprin Wayland, a UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Outstanding Instructor of the Year. Free autographed book! For ages 12 - 18.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Diamond Art Garden Decor - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a relaxing evening of diamond art at the library! Learn about this creative art technique and make your own insect garden ornament to spruce up your favorite plant. For adults.
This event is full
Become a Cloud Inspector - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
What are clouds made of? How do they form? What are the different kinds of clouds? Learn the answers to this and more and become a Cloud Inspector! For ages 5 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! For ages 12 - 18.
Evening Book Club: "Real Americans" by Rachel Khong - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.
The Teen Advisory Board Presents: Ollie the Otter Saves the Reef - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate Earth Day with the Teen Advisory Board! Join us for a special reading of Ollie The Otter Saves the Reef, followed by fun crafts and games that teach kids about ocean conservation. Families, teens, and kids are all welcome! For ages 5 - 17.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 36 months with a parent or caregiver.
Turning Ideas Into Words: How to Begin Writing Your Book - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ready to write a memoir but not sure how to start? Putting your finishing touches to your novel but uncertain on how to get it published? Then come to Manhattan Beach Library for this program on how to do exactly that! For adults.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
This event is full
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
This event is full
Nature Connections to Literature - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about some of the animals in your favorite children's books! Kids will get a chance to interact with live animals, hear related stories, and discuss what was true in each book about those animals. Registration required. For ages 5 - 12.
Container Gardening: Inch by Inch - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Join Master Gardener Emi Carvell for a hands-on organic gardening workshop and learn all about container gardening. Bring up to 3 containers with drainage and leave with a variety of planted vegetable and flower seedlings. For adults.
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