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Creature Quests: Nature's Connection to Literature

In-Person Program
2025-07-11 15:30:00 2025-07-11 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Creature Quests: Nature's Connection to Literature 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. Registration required. For ages 6 - 12.  Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Friday, July 11
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-11 15:30:00 2025-07-11 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Creature Quests: Nature's Connection to Literature 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. Registration required. For ages 6 - 12.  Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - 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. Registration required. For ages 6 - 12. 

Caregivers be advised, animals will be show during this program. PLEASE REGISTER EVERYONE IN YOUR PARTY INCLUDING ADULTS!

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Lakewood Libraries.

 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Phone: 562.866.1777
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 Closed
Tue, Jul 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library was founded in 1954 - the same year that Lakewood officially incorporated as a city. Originally the library was located in the Faculty Shops in Lakewood Center near what was then the City Hall.

The library moved to a larger building in 1959 and was rededicated in 1965 as the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library, after Lakewood's first mayor.

The library moved to its present location in 1973. An active Friends of the Library group was formed in 1972 and supports the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library and the George Nye, Jr. Library, which is also in Lakewood.

On February 12, 2001, the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library reopened for service following several months of renovation. The project was a joint effort of Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe, the City of Lakewood and the County of Los Angeles Public Library. The remodeled library has a different layout, improved lighting, technology upgrades, and a Friends of the Library Bookstore.

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Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Creature Quests: Nature's Connection to Literature - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. Registration required. For ages 6 - 12. 
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Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
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Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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DIY Recipe Book
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Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Meeting Room
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