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PBS SoCal Family Storytime: Children's Day/ Book Day

In person program

2025-05-19 16:30:00 2025-05-19 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles PBS SoCal Family Storytime: Children's Day/ Book Day Join PBS SoCal and East Los Angeles Library in recognition of El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children's Day/ Book Day)- also known as Día. Ages 5-12 East Los Angeles Library -

Monday, May 19
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-19 16:30:00 2025-05-19 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles PBS SoCal Family Storytime: Children's Day/ Book Day Join PBS SoCal and East Los Angeles Library in recognition of El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children's Day/ Book Day)- also known as Día. Ages 5-12 East Los Angeles Library -

Join PBS SoCal and East Los Angeles Library in recognition of El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children's Day/ Book Day)- also known as Día. Ages 5-12

Discover the magic of Family Math Storytime, where literacy and early math skills come together in a captivating blend! We will explore a mathematical concept through an engaging read-aloud, song, and bracelet making activity. All children will receive a free book while supplies last.

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: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | STEAM |

TAGS: | Día de los niños |

East Los Angeles Library

Phone: 323.264.0155

Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

East Los Angeles Library was established on May 1, 1923, with a small collection of books in the corner of a local store. Three months later, a small building was constructed to house the collection.

In 1924, another building was constructed at Kern Avenue near Whittier Boulevard to become the new site of the public library. Then in 1932, the library moved to 679 Fetterly Avenue, where it was located for 35 years before being moved to a new building, on the corner of Third and Fetterly in 1967.

Thanks to funding from Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the library moved into its new location in September 2004.

This brand new library building is over 26,000 square feet, nearly double the size of the old building. The library is located within the East Los Angeles Civic Center, which also includes the East Los Angeles County Hall, Courthouse, Probation Department, Sheriff's station, Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Center, and Belvedere Park Lake. The library now offers expanded services and collections and an expanded Chicano Resource Center in a separate room.

Community residents requested that the new library reflect Mayan design and themes. Since many Mayan structures in southern Mexico and Central America were astronomical observatories, the designers incorporated references to the sun and the moon, both themes in Mayan art, in the pavement at the entrances and in the lobby.

The interior foyer features artist Jose Antonio Aguirre's monumental mosaic mural cycle "OUR LEGACY: Forever Presente..." which is a visual tribute to East Los Angeles' proud cultural heritage and socio-political struggle.

Upcoming events

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A screening of "Star Wars". For adults.

Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about raising competent confident children 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 children 3-12.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Let's explore the wonders of the ocean and discover the amazing plants and animals that call it home. For ages 4-12

Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get involved at the Library! Join the TAB and help shape the future of the teen space & teen activities here at the East LA Library. Participants can earn service hours for attending meetings. New members are always welcome! For ages 12 - 18

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Step into the whimsical world of a fairy and a mermaid princess as they whisk you away on a magical musical journey! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A discussion of James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room". For adults.

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Resources and personal, one-on-one assistance for housing, mental health care, vaccines, food aid, and more.

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Light up your room and imagination with something goopy and stretchy yet it perfectly crackles, squishes and pops! For ages 4-12

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we kick off summer with a fiesta-themed event. All ages welcomed

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! For ages 0-5

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
An evening of classical, Spanish and Celtic harp music. For adults.

Wed, Jun 18, 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.