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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-10-23 10:30:00 2025-10-23 11:00:00 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. Woodcrest Library -

Thursday, October 23
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-23 10:30:00 2025-10-23 11:00:00 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. Woodcrest 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: Thursday, October 30

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 |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
After-School Art Progam: Learn About Mammals - In-Person Program
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to boost your creativity, explore and learn about the fascinating world of mammals, and draw your favorite. Supplies are provided. For ages 6 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Teen Advisory Board with Mini Puzzles - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Voice your opinion, suggest programs/services, work with others, earn community hours then put together a mini puzzle to take home. For ages 12 - 18.
Let's Play Lotería! - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to discover and play the wonderful Mexican game of Lotería. Learn about the history of the game and some Spanish vocabulary. You may be lucky and win some prizes. For children ages 6 to 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Lessen Your Stress with Adult Coloring - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in an activity that is stress relieving and fun. Show your skills and create something that is uniquely yours. Learn ways to reduce stress with simple techniques while working on your artwork. All materials will be provided. For ages 18+.
Fun with Playdough! - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. This month we will play and explore with play dough. For children 1 - 5 and their caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Poetry Reading & Discussion: Rita Dove: Design a Poetry-Inspired Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn about the poetry of Rita Dove, the first African American woman poet laureate of the United States.  Design a poetry-inspired tote bag to carry library books and more! Learn about poets/poetry resources. For ages 13 – 17. Registration required.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Artist Fernando Llort - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Fernando Llort’s beautiful and cultural Salvadoran art and learn about El Salvador. Then create your very own handcrafted magical bird inspired by his creativity. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Artsy Kids - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore ancient metalworking traditions in this creative workshop, where students will design their own clay coasters inspired by the intricate gold metalwork of the Incas and Aztecs. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Slime Time! - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a hands-on activity where you play with science and make your own slime. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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