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Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2026-09-05 11:00:00 2026-09-05 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Come play and explore with us! Join us for books and rhymes followed by playtime with an assortment of developmentally appropriate toys. For ages 0 - 4 with parents or caregivers. Cudahy Library -

Saturday, September 05
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Come play and explore with us! Join us for books and rhymes followed by playtime with an assortment of developmentally appropriate toys. For ages 0 - 4 with parents or caregivers.

Please join us after Play & Explore for an opportunity to chat with representatives from the LA County Department of Public Health and learn about child passenger safety.

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 | Babies |

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

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Cudahy Library
Phone: 323.771.1345
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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

Library service in Cudahy dates back to 1913. At that time, the library operated out of a private home. In 1914, the library moved to a room in a school and was open for an hour on Wednesdays and for three hours on Saturdays. Then known as the Antonio Library, circulation for the year was 4,936.

In 1924, the library moved again, once more occupying a private home. Mrs. Burke was the librarian, a position she was to hold from 1914 through 1936. Patron usage was highest in the areas of gardening, poultry, and scientific subjects.

In 1936, another move; another private home; and circulation was up-14,513. In 1939 deliveries of books to San Antonio Library were made via Pony Express.

In 1946, the library moved again, this time to its own building and circulation was up to 21,992 after the decline during the war years. Growth continued until, in need of space, books, increased hours, the library closed, temporarily, in May of 1957 - to reopen in its own facility adjacent to City Hall, on September 14, 1968.

Today the library serves a community of about 24,000 people of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Upcoming events

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Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
All About Halloween - In-person Program
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the Irish tradition of turnip carving, Stingy Jack, and its connection to pumpkin carving, and other fun facts about Halloween! For ages 6 - 12.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.
Filipino Inspiration through Watercolors - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get inspired during Filipino American History Month by joining us to celebrate Filipino American artists and discover how history and heritage fuel their creativity. Afterward, paint your own watercolor artwork! For teens ages 12-18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Daddy & Me Storytime - In-Person Event
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Enjoy special storytimes, arts & crafts, music, and playtimes designed to help children ages 0 - 5 build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.
Native American Heritage Month: Migration and Family History - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Native American communities have highly documented genealogical lineages due to their cultural traditions of honoring ancestors as well as their complex histories with colonial powers, the US federal government, and state governments.
The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to learn about The Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 -12.
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