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Smart Start Art: Painting

In-Person Program
2025-05-02 16:00:00 2025-05-02 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start Art: Painting Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. Children from ages 1 to 4 can play and explore with finger paints and prefilled paint brushes while experiencing bonding La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Friday, May 02
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 16:00:00 2025-05-02 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start Art: Painting Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. Children from ages 1 to 4 can play and explore with finger paints and prefilled paint brushes while experiencing bonding La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

La Mirada Library

Meeting Room

Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. Children from ages 1 to 4 can play and explore with finger paints and prefilled paint brushes while experiencing bonding

with a caregiver and developing important social skills, all at the library! Smocks will be available for use. No registration required. Space and supplies are limited.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Parenting & Caregiving | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

La Mirada Library
Phone: 562.943.0277
Hours
Mon, Apr 07 Closed
Tue, Apr 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 13 Closed
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About the branch

La Mirada Library was established in 1915 in a one-room schoolhouse that belonged to the Norwalk School District. It soon received supplemental service from the Los Angeles County Library.

From 1958 to 1971 the library was housed in a leased storefront in the La Mirada Business Center. The present library building was dedicated on July 1, 1971, in the La Mirada Civic Center.

Upcoming events

Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills through hands on activity and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 1 to 4 with their parent
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
This event is full
Teen Poetry Workshop - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
We're celebrating National Poetry Month with author and poet April Halprin Wayland! Join us for this workshop where you can learn about poetry and craft your very own poem.  For teens ages 13 - 17.
Read to a Dog - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the Pet Prescription Team! For ages 7 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Parent permission is required.
Book Club: Apples Never Fall - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
The Delaney family love one another dearly―it’s just that sometimes they want to murder each other. If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father? For adults.
Friends of La Mirada Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 3:30pm
The Friends of La Mirada Library will be selling a wide selection of books, DVDs, and CDs! Credit card, cash, and check accepted. Sale will be held at the La Mirada Activity Center, located at 13810 La Mirada Blvd.
Fun Family Movie and Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:10pm
Meeting Room
Bring the family to watch "The Wild Robot". Enjoy creating your own robot out of a variety of materials while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 8 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Celebrate Día! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Día also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/BookDay). We will be making Guatamalan Worry Dolls or, Muñecas Quitapeñas which are small figures used to help soothe children’s fears and anxieties.
Twig Bookbinding for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Local artist Stacy Wong will guide participants as they create their own handmade book, bound together with twig - a process developed in India more than a millennia before the printing press. All materials will be provided. For adults.
This event is full
Smart Start Art: Painting - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. Children from ages 1 to 4 can play and explore with finger paints and prefilled paint brushes while experiencing bonding
Basic Tech Training
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Experts will cover the basics of computers, digital security, smartphones, apps, email, and the internet. Complete the full 8-hour training session and get a chance to receive a free laptop!
Book Adventure: Dear Teacher, A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
We have many teachers in our lives to appreciate, ballet teachers, coaches, parents, and schoolteachers are just a few. Join us for a read aloud of “Dear Teacher, A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us” by Paris Rosenthal. For ages 5 – 12
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Mahendi: Indian Body Painting for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the art of henna during this educational art demonstration led by staff from the Karishma Beauty Salon, and then get your own temporary body design!  For teens 13 - 17.
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