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Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2026-01-14 17:00:00 2026-01-14 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands-on activities and circle time. Recommended for children ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Temple City Library

Meeting Room

Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands-on activities and circle time. Recommended for children ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Temple City Library
Phone: 626.285.2136
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 Closed
Tue, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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About the branch

Temple City Library was founded when Willa Samson initiated a small lending library in her home. In 1924, Mrs. Samson's rental cottage (9961 Woodruff Avenue) became the first official library site with Mrs. Samson as Temple City's first librarian.

After moving into larger buildings when it outgrew its surroundings, the current library location was opened in 1963.

Temple City Library reopened to the community in May 2022 with renovations which included a new Children’s Area, Community Meeting room, additional seating, laptop vending machine, Civic Art installation, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Adult Conversation Club 成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics. 加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
All About Endangered Animals - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us at the library to learn about three groups of endangered animals: turtles, elephants and owls. We will also create beaded picture frames of the animal of your choice. For Ages 5 - 12. Registration required.
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SDP 2026 Teen - Sewing Basics: Pin Cushion - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn sewing basics such as identifying basic tools for sewing, learn to thread a needle and stitch fabric by hand. Make your own pin cushion to take home. All materials provided. For ages 13-17.
Adult Conversation Club 成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics. 加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
Adult Conversation Club 成人会话俱乐部 - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics. 加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults.
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Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
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Meeting Room
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Teen Advisory Board: Kinetic Sculptures - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics. 加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults.
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LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips at a select location. For all ages.
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Meeting Room
Join us for conversation club. Each meeting will provide new English learners with the chance to practice English with other adults on different topics. 加入我们的英语会话俱乐部。俱乐部为英语初学者提供练习英语口语的机会。 For Adults.
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