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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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Mon, Oct 19 Closed
Tue, Oct 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 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.

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Wed, Oct 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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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.
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Thu, Nov 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Native American Heritage Month: Pottery of Maria Martinez - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Fused Glass Pendant Necklaces - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Nov 18, 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.
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