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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-06-27 10:30:00 2025-06-27 11:00:00 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. Carson Library -

Friday, June 27
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 10:30:00 2025-06-27 11:00:00 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. Carson 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.

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 & July 11

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 |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
Hours
We're closed Monday May 26
Mon, May 26 Closed
Tue, May 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 Closed
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About the branch

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and serves 19.24 square miles.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Storytelling Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of art and storytelling. We’ll discuss the finer points of creative writing and how to create compelling stories and characters, then collaborate as a group to write an original narrative. For ages 13 – 17.
Summer Kids' Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Adult 101: Perzines - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A perzine is a DIY mini-magazine that is reflective of you. Come by the library and make one with us. This activity will focus on building confidence and self-esteem. We’ll supply the materials; you supply the inspiration! For teens ages 13 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Adventure Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join explorer California Joe for a magical adventure around the world! Be prepared to be amazed in this fun-filled magic show with lots of tricks and magical treats! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Celebrate Juneteenth! - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth! Celebrate and reflect with a guided poetry activity to express your own appreciation for freedom, community, and joy. For ages 13 – 17.
Summer Kids' Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Still Alice - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Alice Howland, a linguistics professor, after celebrating her 50th birthday with her family, forgets a word during a lecture and becomes lost during a jog on campus. She is diagnosed with early onset familial Alzheimer's disease. For adults.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an exciting, fun, and educational adventure with live animals, hear real life stories from Dan, and interact with the amazing world of reptiles! Learn cool facts about snakes, arachnids, and more! For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Teens in the Civil Rights Movement - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate African American and Black history. Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Weekend Book Club: "How to Solve Your Own Murder: A Novel" by Kristen Perrin - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. June's Book: "How to Solve Your Own Murder: A Novel" by Kristin Perrin. For adults.
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