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Building Blocks Baby Toddler

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Play & Explore

In-Person Program

2025-05-27 17:00:00 2025-05-27 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Play & Explore Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities and circle time. Different activity stations will be available for children to explore.  For ages 0 - 5 with adult caregiver.   South El Monte Library -

Tuesday, May 27
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities and circle time. Different activity stations will be available for children to explore.  For ages 0 - 5 with adult caregiver.  

A representative from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will be available after the program to answer your questions about Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Children | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Education & Literacy |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

South El Monte Library

Phone: 626.443.4158

Hours
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Mon, Oct 26 Closed
Tue, Oct 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 Closed

About the branch

The library, as part of the new South El Monte Civic Center complex, was built in 1966. Present at the dedication ceremony were County Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli and County Librarian William Geller.

The facility, under a 20-year lease from the City of South El Monte, was purchased by the County of Los Angeles in June 1986. In early 1996, the city generously financed a complete renovation of the library.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the season with a fun and festive crafting activity! Participants will create their own decorative pie garland using colorful paper, string, and other craft materials.

Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the importance of oral storytelling in Pueblo communities and how storyteller figures preserve cultural traditions. Afterwards, create your storyteller doll with air-dry clay.  All materials will be provided.

Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 - 24 months and caregivers.

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, join us to learn some basic sewing techniques. Then put those new skills to the test as we guide you through sewing a cute turkey plushie to take home. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
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, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
We're building motor skills and socialization with open-ended play that will engage your baby's sense of touch, sight and sound! For babies 0 - 18 months with a parent or caregiver.