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Celebrate National Library Week: Planting Joy

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2026-04-22 16:30:00 2026-04-22 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Celebrate National Library Week: Planting Joy Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come to the library to paint a small flower pot inspired by what brings you joy, then plant some flower and vegetable seeds and watch them grow. For ages 6 - 12. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 22
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 16:30:00 2026-04-22 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Celebrate National Library Week: Planting Joy Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come to the library to paint a small flower pot inspired by what brings you joy, then plant some flower and vegetable seeds and watch them grow. For ages 6 - 12. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come to the library to paint a small flower pot inspired by what brings you joy, then plant some flower and vegetable seeds and watch them grow. For ages 6 - 12.

During the program, we will talk about what brings us joy and how the library is important to the community. After, explore the library, chat with a library workers, and pick up a new book that may spark a new joy for you! All materials are provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Lomita Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | National Library Week | Earth Day |

Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
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About the branch

The Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.

By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.

In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.

In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.

On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.

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