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Play and Explore!

In-Person Program
2026-09-16 11:30:00 2026-09-16 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore! Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 16
11:30am - 12:30pm

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Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Various stations will be available for children to play, learn, and explore. For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.


Please join us after for Parent Cafés, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian from 12:30 - 1 pm.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Caregivers will be able to connect with each other and learn more about library services available. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

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

TAGS: | Smart Start |

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.

Upcoming events

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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
Wed, Nov 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Band - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Native American Heritage Month: Pottery of Maria Martinez - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about Pueblo potter Maria Martinez, from San Ildefonso Pueblo, famous for her distinctive black-on-black ceramics. Then try your own coil pot using air dry clay. For ages 6 - 12.
Fused Glass Pendant Necklaces - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Firework Studio will present a fusible glass workshop. Participants will design a pendant by arranging bits of colored glass. The finished pieces will be fired in a kiln and available for pickup from the library after two weeks. For ages 6 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
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