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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-10-24 10:30:00 2025-10-24 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. Carson Library -

Friday, October 24
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-24 10:30:00 2025-10-24 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. Carson 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: October 10.

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 |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
Hours
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Mon, Oct 06 Closed
Tue, Oct 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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About the branch

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and serves 19.24 square miles.

Upcoming events

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Nichos (Shadow Boxes) - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! After the TAB Meeting, learn about nichos, or small boxes created to honor loved ones during Día de los Muertos, and make your own Nicho!
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
Special Effects Face Painting   - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special effects themed face painting workshop and level up your cosplay! You’ll learn to enhance your costumes with unique facial features and build skills to share with friends and family. For ages 13 – 17.
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Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of brick building! Explore exciting math and science concepts and create different structures and designs with different shapes, colors and sizes of the bricks. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Acrylic Pour Painting for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about fluid dynamics and color theory, then create your own pour painted masterpiece using this brushless painting technique! All materials will be provided. For ages 10 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 24, 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.
Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Argo - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:10pm
Join us for a screening of Argo, the gripping true story a daring rescue mission during the Iran hostage crisis. For ages 18 and older. Rated R.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
Weekend Book Club: "Red Rabbit" by Alex Grecian - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. October's Book: "Red Rabbit" by Alex Grecian. For adults.
Adult 101: Mindfulness and Wellbeing - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Mindfulness is the intentional act of calming the mind. Join us for a brief introduction to mindfulness techniques and how you can benefit. We’ll learn some breathing exercises and practice mindfulness with a tranquil craft. For ages 13 – 17.
After School Kids' Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 31, 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.
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Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
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Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Get creative using paper! Join us for a hands-on workshop and you will explore the art of paper crafting through fun and engaging projects. From origami to paper quilling, we’ve got the techniques and inspiration to get you started. For ages 13 – 17.
Indigenous Instrument Exploration - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
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