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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2026-06-16 15:00:00 2026-06-16 15:30:00 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. Chet Holifield Library -

Tuesday, June 16
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-16 15:00:00 2026-06-16 15:30:00 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. Chet Holifield 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. 

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 |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 Closed
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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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Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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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Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Positivity Rocks - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create good vibes by painting positive affirmations on rocks and sharing them with friends. Get inspired with quotes from popular teen novels.  For Ages 12 - 17.
Artblazers: Artists Who Changed the World - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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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