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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program

2025-05-23 09:30:00 2025-05-23 10:00:00 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. Hermosa Beach Library -

Friday, May 23
9:30am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-23 09:30:00 2025-05-23 10:00:00 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. Hermosa Beach Library -

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 |

Hermosa Beach Library

Phone: 310.379.8475

Hours
Mon, May 12 Closed
Tue, May 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed

About the branch

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.

Upcoming events

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For Adults. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
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Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
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.
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Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
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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Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
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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Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Fri, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
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.