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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-05-30 10:15:00 2025-05-30 10:45:00 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. West Covina Library -

Friday, May 30
10:15am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 10:15:00 2025-05-30 10:45:00 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. West Covina 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.

On May 30, join us for a special storytime for Día de los niños/Día de los libros - Children's Day/Book Day! We’ll celebrate books and children with multicultural stories, an art activity and a free book for each child in attendance. 

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. 

Please join us after Storytime for Parent Cafés, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian: June 13,2025.

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 |

West Covina Library
Phone: 626.962.3541
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 Closed
Tue, Apr 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed
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About the branch

Founded in 1915, West Covina Library has been located in the West Covina Civic Center since 1961. The first County library designed as a Regional Headquarters, it was remodeled in 1975. Today West Covina Library still serves as the East Regional County Library for the County of Los Angeles Public Library.

Upcoming events

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Thu, May 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 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
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Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Seminar Room
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Zumba is Back! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Knitting & Crocheting Club - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Seminar Room
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This event is full
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 23, 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
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Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to try the fitness trend called Zumba? Here's your chance to enjoy a fun workout in a social and inclusive environment during our five-month series. All experience levels and physical ability levels are welcome!
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Seminar Room
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This event is full
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Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 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
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