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Play & Explore

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2026-11-13 10:30:00 2026-11-13 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, November 13
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.

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AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
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Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed
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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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Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 parent or caregiver.
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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.
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Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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Teen Advisory Board with DIY Decorative Mugs - In-Person Program
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