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Dolly Day

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2026-09-25 15:30:00 2026-09-25 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Dolly Day Wake up in the morning and stumble to the library! Local leaders nationwide are proclaiming the date 9/25, a nod to "9 to 5," as tributes to the country legend grow. Join us for a rhinestone day of fun as we celebrate Dolly Parton. For ages 5 - 12. Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Friday, September 25
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lomita Library

Meeting Room

Wake up in the morning and stumble to the library! Local leaders nationwide are proclaiming the date 9/25, a nod to "9 to 5," as tributes to the country legend grow. Join us for a rhinestone day of fun as we celebrate Dolly Parton. For ages 5 - 12.

From our 9 to 5 to you! Dust off your rhinestones and get dressed up in your best Dolly clothes-- then head on over to Lomita Library!

Learn about the Great Smokey Mountains' sweetheart, country music legend and philanthropist, Dolly Parton. We will talk about her dazzling musical career, business ventures, literacy initiatives, and how her generous philanthropy has helped millions of people, including you! Plus, we'll sing along to her timeless songs, make glitter guitars, and you can take home a recipe from her cookbook "Good Lookin' Cookin."

For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | History, Society, & Culture | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Dolly Day |

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

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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