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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

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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
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Mon, Aug 24 Closed
Tue, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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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.

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Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us as our Friends of the Library sells a wide selection of children's, teen, adult, and foreign language books, as well as DVDs, Books on CD, and music CDs
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Sat, Sep 19, 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.
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