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Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies

In-Person Program
2026-10-03 10:30:00 2026-10-03 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies Hey new parents! Join us for a special program created just for you. Bring your new baby and learn about the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new families in your community. Hawthorne Library -

Saturday, October 03
10:30am - 11:30am

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Hey new parents! Join us for a special program created just for you. Bring your new baby and learn about the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new families in your community.

AGE GROUP: | Babies | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Welcome to the Library |

Hawthorne Library
Phone: 310.679.8193
Hours
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Mon, Oct 05 Closed
Tue, Oct 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and moved to its present location in 1962. The facility was remodeled in 1978. The Friends of the Hawthorne Libraries started in 1979. The library serves a 5.99 square mile area.

Upcoming events

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Escaramuza Puppets - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Escaramuza is an exclusively female event in Charrería, Mexican rodeo. Learn about this event as we read "Rhea's Rodeo," and construct a marionette horse to coordinate your own escaramuza charra with friends. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Aerospace Engineering! - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Aerospace engineering involves designing and developing aircraft and rockets. Learn about NASA engineer Mary Golda Ross. Then design your own paper rocket and test how gravity and other forces affect its trajectory. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Adult 101: Public Speaking: The Great Debate - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Room
How do you persuade someone to take in your viewpoints? Drop in to participate in fun, mock debates that will enhance your public speaking and persuasion skills. This program will be held in the East Room of the library. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Spooky Art for Adults: Ceramic Coasters - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Room
Learn about the unique history of Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), then decorate your very own ceramic tile coaster inspired by these traditions. This program will be held in the East Room of the Library. For adults 18+.
Teen Advisory Board with Native American Heritage Month Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Room
Voice your opinions and make suggestions for new programs and services, while working with teens who share your interest in the library, and helping the community. Craft activity also offered. All materials will be provided. For ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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