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Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy

In-Person Program
2026-07-29 16:30:00 2026-07-29 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Learn about 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, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 – 12 and their parent or caregiver. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 29
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Learn about 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, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 – 12 and their parent or caregiver.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. We have a strict registration limit. Admittance will be closed 10 minutes after the program has started. Walk-ins may be possible but not a guarantee due to limited registration.

Celebrate a summer of reading, exploration, and discovery! Log your reading and activities to earn badges and prizes. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

The program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Lomita Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Environment & Nature |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program | Animals |

Lomita Library
Phone: 310.539.4515
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Tue, Sep 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 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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Meeting Room
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Dolly Day - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Potion Bottles Craft - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Web Development for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Baby Band - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.
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Pumpkin Painting for Babies - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.
Spider Web Pumpkins for Early Learners - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Scary Stories in the Dark - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.
Franken-Teddy Sewing Class - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to hand sew? This program will have you cutting, sewing, and creating your own franken-teddy bear. Sew button eyes, extra limbs, patches, whatever your mad scientist brain can come up with. For teens, ages 12 - 17.
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