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New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services

In-Person Program
2025-05-13 11:30:00 2025-05-13 12:15:00 America/Los_Angeles New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, May 13
11:30am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 11:30:00 2025-05-13 12:15:00 America/Los_Angeles New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

South Whittier Library

Meeting Room

New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

AGE GROUP: | Babies | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving | Education & Literacy |

TAGS: | Workshop |

South Whittier Library
Phone: 562.946.4415
Hours
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
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About the branch

South Whittier Library was founded in 1915. The library's first location was in a one-room schoolhouse. South Whittier's first separate built-as-a-library building was dedicated on April 16, 1956.

After 16 years at that location on Laurel Avenue, the library moved to 14433 Leffingwell Road. The library closed for renovations in January 1988 and a newly remodeled library opened on October 1988. After 44 years the library helped its last customer on October 22, 2016.

As part of Los Angeles County's Fourth District Operation Libraries, construction on a new library began in July 2015. On November 21, 2016 the new 14,411 square foot building at 11543 Colima Road opened for service.

Upcoming events

Work Ready: Creating a Purposeful Retirement
Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
We all have a perspective on retirement -- some are looking forward to it and others, not so much. Join Karin Klein, award-winning LA Times journalist and author of Rethinking College, to discover ways towards a meaningful third act.  For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Luce Puppet Company Presents Circus Fantastico! - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) as we celebrate children, families, and books around the world. For ages 2 - 12 and caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Smart Start Art: Fabric Art Oven Mitts - In-Person Program
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Bring your little artist to explore and create art! This month we will use fabric ink pens to decorate oven mitts for the special caregivers in our lives. For children 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
Lemon Blueberry Cookies with The CrEATive Plate - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a fan of cooking, baking or just eating? Join us for to learn a fresh spring recipe for lemon blueberry cookies. You’ll get hands-on experience with the recipe to make them at home and enjoy samples prepared by our experts. For ages 13 – 17.
Library Friends
Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the art of origami, then create your own origami to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences. 18 +
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 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.
Library Friends
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the art of origami, then create your own origami to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.   
Teen Advisory Meeting (TAB)
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Ages 14-17
Positive Parenting Seminar: Raising Competent Teenagers
Sat, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about how to help teenagers develop the skills they need to become competent young adults. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of teenagers ages 13 -18.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Sharing Folktales with Shadow Puppets - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Japanese puppet workshop. Sunny Seki will share Japanese folktales with the art of shadow puppetry. For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 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.
Mandala Art
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month and learn about Mandala Art. Then create your own mandala with diamond art beads. 
Planetarium Screening: Mayan Archaeoastronomy - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the Mayans and how their observations of the stars and planets influenced their culture and architecture. This short film takes you on a tour of six Mayan temples viewed on our full dome digital planetarium. For ages 13 – 17.
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