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Smart Start: Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2025-05-02 11:00:00 2025-05-02 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start: Play and Explore Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5. Avalon Library -

Friday, May 02
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 11:00:00 2025-05-02 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smart Start: Play and Explore Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5. Avalon Library -

Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Avalon Library
Phone: 310.510.1050
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
Tue, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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

Avalon Library was established in February of 1914.

Led by the Mary Williams Club (now the Santa Catalina Woman's Club), and the Avalon Chamber of Commerce the townspeople came together to meet the offer that Los Angeles County presented to them "if the citizens could provide furniture, shelves, a space and volunteers to run it", Los Angeles County would furnish the books.

In February 1914, the first L.A. County Public Library "overseas branch", opened at the Grandview Hotel with 196 books, courtesy of the County, the number doubled by that summer.

In November 1915, a raging fire destroyed most of the town, including the library. H.W. Allen managed to salvage 100 books which he stored in his home until a new quarters could be found for the library.

The Sophia yacht club was the first in a series of locations which included City Hall, Kassar Building, Hotel Atwater Arcade, 211 Metropole Ave, and 208 Metropole Ave.

In the Spring of 1962 the Avalon Library found a home in the new County Center at 215 Summer Ave.
 

Upcoming events

Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and board puzzles. This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania! Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Off the Island Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This month: THE BEE STING by Paul Murray. In this Irish Booker Prize nominee, a family's hilarious troubles in the modern dysfunctional suburban world is told from four different points of view. With ice tea and cookies! For ages 18+.
Colormania! Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Games Day at the Library - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess -- come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.
Lotería at the Library - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us to discover the wonderful Mexican game of Lotería. We'll be playing bilingually, so Spanish speakers and English speakers are both welcome to learn and enjoy this amazing game of chance! For ages 18+.
Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration - Mexican Bark Painting - In-Person Program
Sat, May 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Honor Cinco De Mayo with a celebration of traditional Mexican arts, specifically the ancient craft of painting on tree bark. Graciously sponsored by Friends of Avalon Library. For ages 5 - 17.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Teen Cinco ee Mayo Craft: Make Papel Picado - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, join us to learn about and practice the paper cutting craft of Papel Picado! For ages 13 - 17.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.
Games Day at the Library! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.
ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.
Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island Heritage Month - Yayoi Kusama Polka Dot Art - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama whose art experiments with beautiful polka dots, and then create your own polka dot-themed art project! For ages 5 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.
Catalina: Everything You Want to Know! with Chuck Liddell - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina history and local legends. Come with your questions about Catalina and Chuck will try to find the answers! For ages 18+.
Ice Cream Reading Circle - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strengthen your child's reading skills by reading books out loud;  one book in exchange for a delicious ice cream treat! For ages 5 - 12.
Games Day at the Library!  - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.
ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.
Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Lotéria at the Library! - In-Person Program
Sat, May 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to discover and play the wonderful Mexican game of Lotéria. We'll be playing bilingually, so Spanish speakers and English speakers are both welcome to learn and enjoy this amazing game of chance! For ages 18+.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania: Adult Coloring! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.
Games Day at the Library!  - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.
The Do Rey Mi's of Do-Wop with the Alley Cats! - In-Person Program
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing, The Alley Cats breathe new life into everyone's favorite doo-wop classics as they present their interactive, fun, and informative concert! For ages 5 - 12.
ESL Conversation Circle - In-Person Program
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.
Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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