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Play & Explore

In-Person Program
2026-08-21 10:30:00 2026-08-21 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play & Explore Join us for multiple stations of age-appropriate toys, art supplies, and more - that help children boost school readiness skills through play, curiosity, and creativity, while bonding with family. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver. Woodcrest Library -

Friday, August 21
10:30am - 11:30am

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Join us for multiple stations of age-appropriate toys, art supplies, and more - that help children boost school readiness skills through play, curiosity, and creativity, while bonding with family. 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.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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