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Play & Explore

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2026-10-27 17:30:00 2026-10-27 18:30:00 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 -

Tuesday, October 27
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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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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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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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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