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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-08-26 13:00:00 2025-08-26 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, August 26
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-26 13:00:00 2025-08-26 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. 

Please join us after Storytime for an opportunity to chat with a Health Educator from the Department of Public Health and learn about the importance of your child's oral health and hygiene on Tuesday, September 23.

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, Aug 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 Closed
Sun, Aug 24 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

Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 21, 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 Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Adult 101: Mindfulness - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Overwhelmed with your feelings? Come by your library and learn about mindfulness and how it can help you this coming school year. Also, create a watercolor painting that reflects a chill state of mind. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity. Help children learn social and emotional skills through shared play time and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Make Your Own Papel Picado - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about papel picado and make a decorative art piece using just tissue paper and your imagination. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.
Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 18, 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 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Pick up a copy of the book at the information desk today! For adults.
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