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Create and Explore!

In-Person Program
2026-05-20 11:30:00 2026-05-20 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Create and Explore! Explore early learning and pre-writing skills, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. Get ready to create! For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 20
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 11:30:00 2026-05-20 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Create and Explore! Explore early learning and pre-writing skills, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. Get ready to create! For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Explore early learning and pre-writing skills, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. Get ready to create! For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

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

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
Hours
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Mon, May 18 Closed
Tue, May 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 24 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.

Upcoming events

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Create and Explore! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore early learning and pre-writing skills, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. Get ready to create! For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Come enjoy some play and bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. This lapsit-style storytime is for babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.
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Yoga for Toddlers - In-Person Program
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Using analogies from the animal and plant world, toddlers will be introduced to yoga in a fun and creative way. For ages 1 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Life in a Pond - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Create your own pond as you imagine and learn about the animals and plants that live in a pond. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.
Black Holes & Dwarf Planets - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
What really are black holes? What makes up a dwarf planet? Learn about these amazing astronomical objects while we create our very own out of this world craft.  For Ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
ENC Traveling Naturalist - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join the Travelling Naturalists as they read animal stories and introduce us to the real thing! Children will be able to meet and learn about animals, their behavior, and their environment. For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.
MākMō: Coding the Traffic Light - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth at the library as we learn about Garrett Morgan and his invention, the traffic light. We will then create a working traffic light using LED lights. For ages 12 - 17.
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