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Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2026-06-11 17:00:00 2026-06-11 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, June 11
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 17:00:00 2026-06-11 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver. El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

El Camino Real Library

Meeting Room

Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 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.
Please join us after Play & Explore for an opportunity to chat with a representative from the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and learn about resources for early learning readiness . 

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Babies |

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

TAGS: | Smart Start |

El Camino Real Library
Phone: 323.269.8102
Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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About the branch

The library, originally founded in 1929 as the Stephenson Library, moved into its present location in 1972 and was rededicated as El Camino Real Library in 1975. The library was rededicated again in November 2014 after a renovation and expansion that added a meeting room, teen area, and outdoor reading patio. The library is located on the historic El Camino Real.

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Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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