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Play and Explore!

In-Person Program
2026-04-01 11:30:00 2026-04-01 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore! Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 01
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 11:30:00 2026-04-01 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore! Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

A child passenger safety representative from the Department of Public Health will be available to provide information on car seat safety and answer questions.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Caregivers will be able to connect with each other and learn more about library services available. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving | Entertainment | Education & Literacy |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
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Mon, Mar 23 Closed
Tue, Mar 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 Closed
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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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Meeting Room
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Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
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