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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2026-05-08 10:30:00 2026-05-08 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, May 08
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-08 10:30:00 2026-05-08 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: May 8 & June 12

On May 15, join us for an opportunity to chat with a Family Community Specialist trained in the Positive Parenting Program to chat about various topics related to parenting and your children.

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
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Mon, Apr 06 Closed
Tue, Apr 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 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.

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English Conversation Online - Virtual Program
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Earth Day Planters - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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.
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Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Saturday Cinema: #99 – Toy Story - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Training Room
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New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
STEAM Lab for Teens - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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After School Kids Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Celebrate National Library Week: Book Hedgehogs - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 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.
Library Fest! - In-Person Event
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of fun for all ages! Get creative with crafts for all ages, visit our photo booth, join in our performer program, and get your face painted. For all ages.
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Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we learn about Esther Mahlangu, a South African artist famous for her murals, which feature bright  colors and geometric designs. Then create your very own piece of art inspired by her work! For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.
English Conversation Online - Virtual Program
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Get a chance to practice speaking English in a safe, relaxed environment with others in your community from the comfort of your home.
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Sat, May 02, 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.
Weekend Book Club: Don't Let the Devil Ride: A Novel by Ace Atkins - In-Person Program
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room C
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Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Let's read together! Join us for an evening of  books, songs, fingerplays, and movement to build early literacy skills and have fun. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.
After School Kids Club - In-Person Program
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 08, 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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