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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-07-22 13:00:00 2025-07-22 13:30:00 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. Chet Holifield Library -

Tuesday, July 22
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 13:00:00 2025-07-22 13:30:00 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. Chet Holifield 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. 

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 |

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
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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

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
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.
The Arty Loon Show - In-Person Program
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.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
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. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Amate Bark Painting - In-Person Program
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.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
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. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
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. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids - In-Person Program
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.
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Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
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. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Owl Cross-Stitch - In-Person Program
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
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