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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-05-21 11:30:00 2025-05-21 12:00:00 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. Florence Library -

Wednesday, May 21
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 11:30:00 2025-05-21 12:00:00 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. Florence 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. 

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Smarty Pants Storytime | Smart Start |

Florence Library
Phone: 323.581.8028
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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About the branch

Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary School.

In 1920, the collection of 1,000 books and 11 magazine subscriptions was moved into a building with a converted stable at 7607 Crocket Boulevard. In 1924, the library was housed at 7215 Beach Boulevard and was again moved in 1931/32 to a storefront building at the corner of Makee Street and Florence Avenue. This storefront facility was refurbished in 1964 for the 50th anniversary of the Florence Library.

In 1970, the library was moved to the current location. The Library was refurbished beginning December 2001 and reopened May 2002.

The Library debuted its new refurbished location at the Florence-Firestone Community Service Center on May 3, 2023.

Upcoming events

Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. For Adults.
Earth Day Rain - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore ways we can take care of our planet and look at the importance of rain. Learn about rainsticks, which were used in parts of Central and South America, and make your own cardboard version! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
World Art Day: History of Manga - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the exciting history of manga and practice tips and techniques to draw your own manga style self-portrait. For tweens & teens ages 12 - 18.
Día Celebration - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world! We will practice crafting our own stories by making story dice! For the whole family.
Raising Confident, Competent Children - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us to learn about raising confident, competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12.
Street Foods of Hong Kong
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the street foods of Hong Kong! For Adults.
Florence's ESL Café
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? for Adults.
Post Cinco de Mayo Papel Picado - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cinco de Mayo has passed, but we can still celebrate! Learn more about this day remembering Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla and make a festive papel picado banner! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Teen Summer Volunteers
Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Do you need to earn community service hours? Join us at Florence Library's Teen Volunteer Summit and learn how to earn volunteer hours for school. We have limited opportunities available year-round.  For teens ages 14 - 17. 
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month: Origami Crane Mobile - In-Person Program
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we celebrate the legacy of Sadako Sasaki and her thousand origami cranes. After learning about Sadako’s impact, you will create your own origami crane mobile.
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun session of crafting and fun geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.  For Adults.
Spring Building Block Bonanza - In-Person Program
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Join us for a fun-filled afternoon and test your building skills using blocks, planks, and tiles! For ages 3 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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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.
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Join Wild Man Dan for an exciting, informative program that includes live specimens and explores the fascinating world of reptiles, arachnids, and other amazing animals! For the whole family.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Craft and Chill Club & Teen Advisory Board 
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Let’s craft & chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. For teens ages 13 - 17. 
Florence's ESL Café
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others? for Adults.
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Games - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about two traditional games, ddakji from Korea and len choa from Thailand. Have fun making versions of these games that you can enjoy with family and friends! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
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