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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-07-09 11:30:00 2025-07-09 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. Lomita Library -

Wednesday, July 09
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-09 11:30:00 2025-07-09 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. Lomita 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: August 6, 2025

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 |

Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04
Mon, Jun 30 Closed
Tue, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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About the branch

The Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.

By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.

In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.

In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.

On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 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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Celebrate African Song, Rhythm, and Dance with Queen Teresa - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join dancer Teresa Smith for an engaging experience rooted in African folklore, dance, rhythms, and song! She shares traditional clothing and instruments, inviting children to join in the fun and discovery. For ages 5 and up.
This event is full
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
This event is full
Nature Connections to Literature - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about some of the animals in your favorite children's books! Kids will get a chance to interact with live animals, hear related stories, and discuss what was true in each book about those animals. For ages 5 and up.
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Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Illusions by Allen Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a magic show full of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro! See an astonishing sleight of hand magic combined with comedy and audience participation. For children and teens.
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Adult 101: Mindfulness with Infinity Cubes - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
Creepy Crawly Circuits: Electronic Insects & Miniature Robotics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Skills4Children to explore engineering and robotics. Use your problem-solving skills and creativity in a fun, hands-on STEM activity to build creepy-crawly circuits. For children 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Duct Tape Water Bottle Holder - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Duct tape is a highly versatile and durable material. Learn about its history and make yourself a water bottle holder to keep your water handy and stay hydrated during the hot summer months! For ages 13 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Bubbles Galore - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 5 and up.
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Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
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