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Dav Pilkey Book Party

In-Person Program

2025-06-16 15:30:00 2025-06-16 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Dav Pilkey Book Party Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12. Chet Holifield Library -

Monday, June 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-16 15:30:00 2025-06-16 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Dav Pilkey Book Party Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12. Chet Holifield Library -

Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Chet Holifield Library

Phone: 323.728.0421

Hours
Mon, Jun 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 Closed
Sun, Jun 29 Closed

About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah. For Adults.

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Magic is combined with puppetry, juggling, and humor, but beware because Arty Loon might just include you as part of the show!  For ages 5 - 12.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. For Adults.

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids.
Register

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cross-stitch embroidery has been around since the Middle Ages. Make a cute owl and see if  this ancient art could be your new hobby.  For Ages 13 - 17