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Summer Discovery Kickoff

2025-06-02 16:00:00 2025-06-02 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Summer Discovery Kickoff Get started on your summer reading and activities by joining us for a fun game of library-themed Bingo (Library Lotería)!  Join us for our Summer Discovery Program Kickoff Event and play Library Lotería with us! For all ages 5 - 12 Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Monday, June 02
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 16:00:00 2025-06-02 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Summer Discovery Kickoff Get started on your summer reading and activities by joining us for a fun game of library-themed Bingo (Library Lotería)!  Join us for our Summer Discovery Program Kickoff Event and play Library Lotería with us! For all ages 5 - 12 Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Willowbrook Library

Meeting Room

Get started on your summer reading and activities by joining us for a fun game of library-themed Bingo (Library Lotería)!  Join us for our Summer Discovery Program Kickoff Event and play Library Lotería with us! For all ages 5 - 12

We'll discuss how The Summer Discovery Program works, do registrations for those interested and play! Winners will receive free books and other prizes! 


All materials will be provided.


For all ages. 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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Willowbrook Library

Phone: 323.564.5698

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed

About the branch

Willowbrook Library occupies a very special place in the history of the County of Los Angeles Public Library. The Los Angeles County Free Library, as it was then called, was founded September 5, 1912.

On Christmas Eve Day, 1912, the County Librarian received a petition from the residents of the Willowbrook Community, requesting that Willowbrook have the first County branch library. This petition was followed up with a long distance call from Mrs. Belle Jenks offering her services and her home for the purpose.

Both offers were accepted and on April 23, 1913, Willowbrook opened as the first branch library of the Los Angeles County Public Library with an initial shipment of 50 books. The library was open for 2 days in April 1913 and circulated 18 books.

In July 1919, the library was moved to a room in the Post Office at rental of $20.00 a month (later reduced during the Depression to $15.00 a month).

In 1950, a library was built on El Segundo Boulevard but was damaged by fire during the 1965 Watts riots. Rebuilt with community donations and dedicated in June 1966, Willowbrook Library served the community at the El Segundo location until the library was relocated to the Kenneth Hahn Plaza in 1987.

On July 28, 2018, Willowbrook Library opened to the public at its new location: 11737 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, 90059.

Upcoming events

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about The Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of 3 - 12.

Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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.

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
What does peace mean to you? Join us for a special art workshop hosted by Crayola Imagine Arts Academy where we'll learn and explore Pablo Picasso's art world. Then we'll create our own peace art in the style of Picasso. For ages 5 - 12.

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us and learn how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Emmy.  For Ages 11 - 17 

Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Practice mindfulness as you build and decorate your own infinity fidget cube and learn ways to stay focused, reduce stress, and tips for emotional regulation. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the history of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in LA and the role the environment plays in what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home; all materials provided. For Adults.

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us to learn all about Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama! Then we'll create our own polka dot painting that leads to infinity! For ages 5 - 12

Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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.

Wed, May 21, 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! For ages 13 - 18

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us in a read-aloud of Punky Aloha written by Shar Tuiasoa. We'll discuss the book and true meaning of "Aloha" and then create our own beautiful lei necklaces! 

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Inspired by the beautiful handmade lei created and worn by Native Hawaiians, use a braiding technique to make a colorful ribbon lei. For adults.

Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Get started on your summer reading and activities by joining us for a fun game of library-themed Bingo (Library Lotería)!  Join us for our Summer Discovery Program Kickoff Event and play Library Lotería with us! For all ages 5 - 12

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Make sure to reach your summer reading goals by joining us for this fun book adventure! We'll take turns reading aloud "The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water" by Gemma Merino, discuss the story, and then do an art activity related to the book. 5 - 12

Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.