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Play & Explore

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2026-10-27 16:30:00 2026-10-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Play & Explore Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 27
4:30pm - 7:00pm

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Paramount Library

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Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver.

Please join us during Play & Explore for an opportunity to talk one-on-one with a Family Community Specialist from the Department of Public Health about lead poisoning prevention.

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.

Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Paramount Library
Phone: 562.630.3171
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Help us celebrate the long anticipated reopening of Paramount Library! Join us for a celebration featuring Supervisor Janice Hahn and Library Director Skye Patrick, refreshments, giveaways, and activities for the family! 

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Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver.
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