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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2026-03-18 11:00:00 2026-03-18 11:30:00 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. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 18
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 11:00:00 2026-03-18 11:30:00 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. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

South Whittier Library

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.

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 |

South Whittier Library
Phone: 562.946.4415
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Tue, Feb 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

South Whittier Library was founded in 1915. The library's first location was in a one-room schoolhouse. South Whittier's first separate built-as-a-library building was dedicated on April 16, 1956.

After 16 years at that location on Laurel Avenue, the library moved to 14433 Leffingwell Road. The library closed for renovations in January 1988 and a newly remodeled library opened on October 1988. After 44 years the library helped its last customer on October 22, 2016.

As part of Los Angeles County's Fourth District Operation Libraries, construction on a new library began in July 2015. On November 21, 2016 the new 14,411 square foot building at 11543 Colima Road opened for service.

Upcoming events

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
African American & Black History Month: Our Place in the Sun
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating African American & Black History Month by learning the places and spaces that existed for African American families to rest, relax, & be their full human selves. For adults.
STEAM Lab for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Get inspired and make science fun! Join us as we explore STEAM concepts with a creative twist. Express your imagination through thoughtful and engaging science and technology projects and expand your knowledge along the way! For ages 13 – 17.
Sewing For Kids 1: Machine Basics - In-Person Program
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to sew with a sewing machine? Join us for the chance to learn a new skill. You will learn sewing machine basics, cutting safety, and how to sew a straight line. We will be making pillows. Ages 8 - 12
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Sewing for Kids 2 Projects: Keychains - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you taken Sewing 1 for Kids Machine Basics and want to expand your sewing skills? Join us for Sewing 2: Projects, where we will make new and interesting projects to expand your sewing knowledge. This month we will make fabric keychains. 8 - 12
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Story Crafters: Book Club - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Ready to bring your favorite stories to life? Join our unique book club where we turn literary inspiration into tangible art! For Adults.
Library Friends
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Love to sing? Love to dance? Or just love a good beat? Come out for an afternoon of music and fun. For Adults 18+
Womens History Month: Artist Rosa Bonheur and Oil Pastel Animals - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month as we learn about French Artist, Rosa Bonheur, and how she paved the way for other successful women artists in the 19th century. Bonheur is best known as a painter of animals in a realist style. Ages 5 to 12 years old.
Library Friends
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Love to sing? Love to dance? Or just love a good beat? Come out for an afternoon of music and fun. For Adults 18+
STEAM Lab for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Get inspired and make science fun! Join us as we explore STEAM concepts with a creative twist. Express your imagination through thoughtful and engaging science and technology projects and expand your knowledge along the way! For ages 13 – 17.
Family Music Time with Key N Harmony - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for Family Music Time! Start off your day in a musical way! Enjoy melodies and explore instruments with a fun musical experience presented by Aaron Tallada from Key n Harmony. For ages 0 - 5 years and their caregivers. South
Teen Advisory Meeting & Adult 101 Dining Etiquette
Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board to call the shots on library programs, then stay for an "Adulting 101" masterclass. We’re serving a full multi-course lunch to teach you how to dine like a pro. Dress fancy, eat well, and leave with confidence.Ages 13-18
Sewing For Kids 1: Machine Basics - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to sew with a sewing machine? Join us for the chance to learn a new skill. You will learn sewing machine basics, cutting safety, and how to sew a straight line. We will be making pillows. For ages 8 to 12 years old.
Sewing for Kids 2 Projects: Bowl Cozies - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you taken Sewing 1 for Kids Machine Basics and want to expand your sewing skills? Join us for Sewing 2: Projects, where we will make new and interesting projects to expand your sewing knowledge. This month we will make Bowl Cozies. Ages 8- 12
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Makey Makey for Teens
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Play the piano, challenge your friend to a game of soccer, and much more with the Makey Makey. Join us to explore the endless creative possibilities of the Makey Makey circuit board.
German Opera Tales - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
German Opera Tales is a 45-minute musical adventure created especially for kids presented by the LA Opera. Join our friendly singers as they guide us through a comical story featuring unforgettable music by Humperdinck, Mozart, and Wagner. Ages 3-9
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
MakMo- Sewing Program for adults
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of how to thread a sewing machine and how to sew a simple project. For adults.
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