Trailblazers in Conversation: Patrisse Cullors and Angela Davis

Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

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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Wed, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Diamond Bar Library - 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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Wed, Jul 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Stevenson Ranch Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:35am

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable story time board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 – 5 with their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rowland Heights Library

Join us for conversation circle. We will meet for six week sessions every Wednesday to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 10:50am

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:45am - 11:15am

Manhattan Beach Library

Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:15am - 11:45am

A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:15am - 11:35am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Reading books and singing songs help develop babies' print awareness, reading skills, and fine motor skills. Join us for a a session of stories, fingerplays, and more! For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lomita Library

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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Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

City Terrace Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Graham Library

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.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

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.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

La Crescenta Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:45am - 12:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

Join us in the children's area for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for children ages 0 - 2 years and their caregivers.

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Wed, Jul 16, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Activity Room - Activity Room

Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Illusions by Allen Magic Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 11:45am - 12:15pm

West Hollywood Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a magic show full of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro! See an astonishing sleight of hand magic combined with comedy and audience participation. For children and teens.

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Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Willowbrook Library

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.

Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 3 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

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Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Study Room - The Bubble

In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

El Monte Library

LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Lynwood Express Library

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.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Compton Library

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

East Los Angeles Library

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinic and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

San Fernando Library

In response to an increase in fentanyl & other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health & CA Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan) & Fentanyl test strips.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lennox Library

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Alondra Library

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.

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hawthorne Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Summer Discovery Program: CRAFTY Wednesdays - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Let your children discover their creative side; all art supplies will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Movie Day! by Kanopy - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Beat the heat at the library! Join us for a movie watch party using our partner app Kanopy and cross an activity off of your SDP list! We will be showing "Sonic the Hedgehog." Snacks will be provided! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

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Decorate & Discover: Wooden Trains - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sorensen Library - Study Room

Help the library brainstorm and create new teen programming while playing games and having some afterschool snacks. Open to all teens, no sign-up needed. For ages 13 - 17

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cudahy Library

Learn about LA's transportation past through cool photos and fun facts. Afterwards, you will decorate a wooden train! For ages 6 - 12.

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Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Dav Pilkey's popular book characters like Dog Man and Captain Underpants! Kids will get to create their own flip-o-rama, learn to draw Dog Man and other characters, draw their own comic and more fun activities. For ages 5 – 12.

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PBS' Work It Out Wombats - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Graham Library

Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Tuesdays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to work out problems with the Wombats by viewing a video and creating a craft. For ages 5 – 12 with their caregivers.

Summer Discovery Creation Station: Build a (Miniature)Tree House - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Tree houses have been featured in books including "Magic Tree House" and "Swiss Family Robinson". For Ages 5 - 12

Create a Cave Painting! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Huntington Park Library

Early humans painted on walls or ceilings of caves to share stories or just for fun! Learn about cave paintings from around the world and create your own artwork. For Ages 5 - 12.

Summer Discovery Program: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Craft Roll Painting - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Learn about recycling and the important role it plays in taking care of our planet. Then, create a small art project using upcycled materials to take home. For ages 5 - 12.

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Beach in a Jar - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Capture your summer memories and create a beach in a jar. We'll engineer a miniature beach chair with fusible beads while chatting about our favorite summer reads. For ages 13 - 17.

Craft & Create - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Join us for weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies, you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session but there will be books provided for inspiration. For ages 5 – 12

Dr. Seuss - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Join Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson in this fast-paced romp through the most loved and classic works of Dr. Seuss while performing fun, exciting magic. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.

Super Science Super Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

The Super Science Super Show brings us interactive science demonstrations that entertain and educate, followed by a hands-on museum walk-around where participants interact with fun science experiments. For ages 5 - 12.

Learn to Knit - In Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Have you started and gotten stuck on a problem with no one to help? Learn how to knit, get your knitting unstuck or get assistance on a project at the library. All materials will be provided. For ages 7 - 14.

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Self Portrait with Claudia Hindu

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room

An art class where you will learn to draw a self portrait. For adults.

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Family Freestyle Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.

The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!" - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a puppet show full of dinosaurs and asteroids! Hey Hey Entertainment will present a story about a dinosaur trying to save his friends from an a mysterious object falling from sky. For families.

Rock Painting - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Charter Oak Library

Celebrate National Learning Week with as we explore the many creatures that live under a rock! Then have some fun decorating a handful of rocks to take home and enjoy! For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Artsy Kidss Presents Clay Monsters - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Join us at a Summer Discovery Program where we will create clay monsters using model magic. Children learn color theory by mixing different color model magic to create secondary and tertiary colors. For ages 5 - 12.

MākMō: Drawing Music - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the Summer Discovery Program with a program presented by our MākMō librarian who will lead an activity inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky and learn about synesthesia by "drawing music." For ages 5 -12.

Fly High with DIY Kites! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lake Los Angeles Library

Join us as we learn the basic parts of a kite, how it flies, and history of kites around the world. Then, use your creativity to design your own kite. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

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National Summer Learning Celebration - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate National Summer Learning week with a fun filled hour of stories and decorate your own book tote. Participants will receive a book for your new tote. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregiver.

Summer Kid's Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Carson Library - Meeting Room

Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.

Adult 101: Journaling and Vision Boards - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to set goals, write them out, and create a plan for success! Create a vision board of pictures, phrases, words, or items that represent you, your plans, and your goals, and reflect on your dream life. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Adult 101: You're Hired! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Teen Study Room

Want to learn some tips on how to get (and keep) a job? Look no further than the library! Stop by and learn the process of getting a job; the job search, applying for positions, the interview, to standard workplace practices. For teens 13 - 17.

S.T.E.M. Fun - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy S.T.E.M. fun at the library. Have you ever wanted to be an architect? Test out some design challenges, and see what you can build with our Keva Planks and Magna-Tiles!

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Summer Discovery Program: Duct Tape Water Bottle Holder - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lennox Library - Meeting Room

Duct tape is a highly versatile and durable material. Learn about its history and make yourself a water bottle holder to keep your water handy and stay hydrated during the hot summer months! For ages 13 - 17.

Summer Discovery Program: Origami Robots - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Masao W. Satow Library

Learn about electric circuits and the art of paper folding. Then, design and decorate your own papercraft robot—complete with lights and motion! For teens 13 - 17.

Teen Vase Painting - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Covina Library - Seminar Room

Teens will be provided a vase and paint to create their own summer themed masterpieces. For Ages 12 – 17.

Curiosity Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Like a Book Club, but better. We will read, talk, play games, earn prizes, and each child takes home a book of their choice to keep. Activities vary at each session. Bring your sense of fun and your curiosity. Ages 9 – 11.

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Adult 101: Mindfulness with Infinity Cubes - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Practice mindfulness as you build and decorate your own infinity fidget cube and learn ways to stay focused, reduce stress, and tips for emotional regulation. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Rudy's Radical Science Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

Get ready to explore the wonders of chemistry! Enjoy a special presentation packed with live science experiments, physical and chemical reactions, and lots of surprises and fun! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or a caregiver.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

Get involved at the Library! Join the TAB and help shape the future of the teen space & teen activities here at the East LA Library. Participants can earn service hours for attending meetings. New members are always welcome! For ages 12 - 18.

Silent Book Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us by the fire for a book club with no assigned reading! Bring your own book or check out one from the library and we'll provide the snacks. For adults.

Tabletop Games for Adults: Zilch - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Join us to play Zilch, a point-building and point-busting dice game that has been around since the 1980s. In this game of skill and luck, players roll dice and take risks, racing each other to get to a score of ten thousand. For Adults.

Dungeons and Dragons Character Creation - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lancaster Library

Join us for this special session where we cover how to create a Dungeons & Dragons character from the ground up. For adults.

Puzzle Night for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

A C Bilbrew Library - Meeting Room

Did you know that solving puzzles can help reduce stress, improve your mood, and strengthen your brain's processes? Join us for a fun and engaging night of puzzle solving! For Adults.

Tie Dye Workshop - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lancaster Library

Celebrate summer vibes by exploring the art of tie dye. Customize your own pencil pouch, tote bag or bucket hat using vibrant colors and intricate designs. We’ve got the techniques and inspiration to get you started. For ages 13 – 17.

Storytime with the Mayor

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Paramount Library

Join us for a special storytime with the Mayor of Paramount! Enjoy a story read by Mayor Lemons and then take part in a fun craft. For children 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece! All materials provided. For Adults.

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Raising Resilient Children - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

San Fernando Library

Join us as we discuss The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

Join us to learn about Raising Resilient Children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3-12.

Embroidered Canvas Wall Art

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Looking for a new summer hobby? Mix painting with basic sewing to make a unique piece of art for your home or office space. No experience needed, just bring your creativity. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. For adults.

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Painting for Adults: Paint A Friend Challenge - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills through hands on activity and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 1 - 4 with their parent

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Looking for a fun challenge to do? Join us in a friendly paint challenge where you can paint a friend, loved one, significant other, yourself, or another program participant! For Adults.

Scrapbooking Workshop - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Scrapbooking is a great way to memorialize your life story or pay tribute to your favorite fandom! Whatever your inspiration, we’ve got the supplies and knowhow to get you started with this hobby. While supplies last. For adults

Crochet and Knit - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit? Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+

Mini Painting On the Go

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your inner artist, wherever you are! Join this adult program to discover the fun and portability of painting miniature works of art using a compact tin box and a palette limited to primary colors. All supplies will be provided. For Adults

Meditation for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

Learn how meditation improves your sense of calm, focus, and mindfulness. This program will include guided meditations followed by journaling exercises. For adult 18+.

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Paint Night: Stippling Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For adults. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.

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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

Kanopy Summer Movie Night: The Secret of Roan Inish - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Avalon Library

Join us for a family movie, an Irish fairy tale set on an isolated island - with mermaids! Popcorn and treats will be served. For ages 5 and up.

Games Day at the Library! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Avalon Library

Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess -- come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Journaling for Adults

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Alondra Library - Conference Room

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises. All materials will be provided. For adults.

Family Movie Time - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

South El Monte Library

Did you know that you can get free access to thousands of movies with your library card? Join us to learn about Kanopy, a streaming service, and meet the Friends of the South El Monte Library.

Create & Explore: Preschool Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Have you ever wanted to try the fitness trend called Zumba? Here's your chance to enjoy a fun workout in a social and inclusive environment during our five-month series. All experience levels and physical ability levels are welcome!

Thu, Jul 17, 9:40am - 10:45am

Wiseburn Library

Get ready for Kindergarten by building your children's fine motor skills with fun activities! Each week, preschool-aged children ages 3 - 5 are invited to practice cutting with scissors, paint, glue, or grip a pencil in a series of art activities.

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Self-Love Art - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

South El Monte Library

Feeling a little down? Join us for an art project and practice positive affirmations while learning how to cultivate positive self-esteem. For adults.

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Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Rowland Heights Library

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, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Manhattan Beach Library

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, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:40am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby’s pre-literacy, cognitive, and motor skills while enjoying songs, rhymes, and movement. For ages 0 - 18 months.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:30am

La Puente Library

Come enjoy some play and bonding time with your baby through rhymes, songs, and books! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - 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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Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Walnut Library - 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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Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Castaic Library - 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.

Library For All - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Huntington Park Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

Summer is hot, so stay cool and join us as we make our very own hand held fan! For adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

El Monte Library - 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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Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Agoura Hills Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

East Los Angeles Library

Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Music Together for Babies & Toddlers - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Families will sing, move, and play child-friendly instruments together. For children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lancaster Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Rosemead Library - 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Fernando Library - 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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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English, with language support in Hindi. Instruction provided by Saahas for Cause.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Los Nietos Library - 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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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Mirada Library - 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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Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lennox Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Puente Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.

Summer Thursday Matinee: The Wild Robot - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Hawthorne Library

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us for a screening of 'The Wild Robot.' Movie is rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. For adults and teens ages 13+.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Artesia Library

Would you like to practice your English-speaking skills? Join our English Conversation Class! Instructors from Saahas for Cause will provide new English learners a chance to practice English with other adults on different topics.

Lotéria at the Library! - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Florence Library

Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Avalon Library

Join us to discover and play the wonderful Mexican game of Lotéria. We'll be playing bilingually, so Spanish speakers and English speakers are both welcome to learn and enjoy this amazing game of chance! For ages 18+.

Thu, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Please join us for senior chair yoga. The sessions are instructor-led by Sonya Perry. For ages 55+. Sponsored by Friends of Norwood Library. For Adults

Fiber Arts Meetup - In-person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Come and get crafty with us! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or otherwise work with fiber, bring your current project and work with other fiber artists. For Adults.

Felt Animal Puppets - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lynwood Express Library

Hand puppets are great for telling stories. Create your favorite animal from felt to star in your favorite stories. For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Author Talk: Legend with Marie Lu - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Program

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.

Brain Games - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Keep your brain fresh with engaging games like Qwirkle, Qwix, Kingdomino, and more! Especially for adults 55 and up. Games are provided by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library.

Summer Discovery Program: Build & Explore - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Decorate & Discover: Pencil Box - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cudahy Library

Decorate your very own pencil box using paint, stickers, markers, and more. While the boxes dry, we’ll take a fun tour through the library’s children’s section and introduce the awesome services and resources available just for kids. For Ages 6 - 12.

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Board Games Afternoon - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

You'll never be bored at Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey library! Bring a friend or two and enjoy playing board games in the library! For teens ages 12 - 17.

Basic Computer Skills: 2013 Word Basics Part 1 - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to create text-based documents. For Ages 18+

Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

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Model Magic Magnets - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Come sea us this summer and create fun marine themed magnets. Stick them on your fridge or magnetic board, these colorful creations are perfect for holding up your summer snapshots, reading list, or important reminders. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Discover Endangered Species - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

Young naturalists! Join in for an afternoon filled with engaging activities that will help you become more in tune with nature and stronger stewards of it.

Wild Man Dan Reptile Show - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

San Dimas Library - Meeting Room

Join Wild Man Dan for an educational family show that will inspire you to live wild and love nature. Stop by to see snakes, lizards, spiders, scorpions and more. Dan will teach us all about reptiles and arachnids and even let us hold some of them!

Tween Tech Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Florence Library

Have an afternoon of fun as we explore the world of robotics and computers. We will get to play with programming robots and make our own bots too! Space and supplies are limited. For ages 8 - 12.

Fun with Ozobots - Summer Discovery Program

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Graham Library

Join us for some robotics fun! We will learn basic program codes and create simple commands to make the Ozobots dance across the paper! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

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Bugs on wheels for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun craft while you make your own Bugs on wheels craft car. Upon completion, you can make racing bugs for contests. Practice ingenuity and entomology at its finest! For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18

Teen Advisory Board and Crochet 101

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board this month in the YA area for an opportunity to voice your opinion! We'll then learn how to crochet a fun pattern together; all materials will be provided. For ages 12 - 18.

TAB Meeting & Game Day

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For teens ages 14 – 17. Join us after the meeting for a game day! We'll provide the games, from Uno to Scrabble! All supplies will be provided. For ages 13-17.

Magic Dino Show with California Joe - In-Person

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and interactive Dino Magic Show with California Joe! California Joe takes the children on a magical journey and offers the children an opportunity to help him with magic tricks! You don't want to miss out on the fun! For ages 5-12.

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The Big Ventriloquist Show! - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Families are invited to check out Marc Griffith's amazing ventriloquist show about acceptance and seeing the best in everyone. For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Adult 101: Mindfulness with Infinity Cubes - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Quartz Hill Library

Practice mindfulness as you build and decorate your own infinity fidget cube and learn ways to stay focused, reduce stress, and tips for emotional regulation. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Tabletop Games for Adults: Summer Heroes - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Tabletop role-playing-game's popularity is on the rise, and you're invited for a game of Summer Heroes. Players take on the role of superheroes, using their imagination and the roll of the dice to defend their home city from a catastrophic threat.

Chinese Calligraphy for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

How would you like to learn Chinese? It’s easy, fun & fast. In only one hour, through brief stories, you can quickly learn to read & then write 21 basic Chinese characters stroke by stroke, led by storyteller Barbara G. Wong! For ages 12 -18.

Summer Discovery Program: Bugging Out! - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Masao W. Satow Library

Come discover the many fascinating facts about bugs and design your own creepy crawler in this program! For ages 6 - 12. with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

STEAM Lab for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

Whether you like historical fiction, sci-fi, romance, or memoirs, this book club reads it all. This month, join us for a discussion of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. For Adults.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Get inspired and make science fun! Join us as we explore STEAM concepts with a creative twist. Express your imagination through thoughtful and engaging science and technology projects and expand your knowledge along the way! For ages 13 – 17.

Teen Summer Zine - In-Person program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Black Resource Center

Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn the basics & create your own textured crochet bookmark incorporating all the basic stitches you've learned! All materials will be provided. Advanced registration required. Ages 16+

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Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Teen Study Room

Be an author, illustrator, and publisher all in one. Get on the zine scene and create a do-it-yourself mini-magazine reflective of you! We’ll supply the materials; you supply the inspiration! For teens age 13 - 17.

New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Summer Discovery Program: Journaling for Adults - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Test your engineering skills and learn about air movement and displacement, then create your own hand-held air cannon and compete with your fellow teens to see how far you can launch a pom-pom across the room! For teens ages 13-17.

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises. This event is part of the Summer Discovery Program. For adults.

Color Sorting Extravaganza - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Have fun learning about colors by visiting multiple color sorting stations! Children will enhance fine motor skills as they experiment with playdough, stickers, blocks, pom-poms, and more! For ages 2 – 5 years old with parents or caregivers.

Game Night - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charter Oak Library

Join us for a fun filled evening of games! We'll have an eclectic mix of nostalgic board games and the latest and greatest, with games for all ages, from toddlers to adults! For adults and families.

Ozobots - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lake Los Angeles Library

Explore the advanced features of our tiny robots by writing code for them on a computer. After you learn the Ozoblocky interface, take part in a challenge to rescue your Ozobot from a perilous maze. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For adults.

Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Florence Library

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

3D Printing Workshop for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Interested in learning about 3D printing technology? Join our 3D printing workshop for teens, and learn all about these incredible machines! Then check out City Terrace’s very own 3D printer in action! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Bingo Night - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy a night of bingo at the library and win some great prizes.

Pajama Storytime - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 17, 6:45pm - 7:15pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Put on your cozy jammies, bring along your favorite stuffy or blanket, and join us for a mellow evening of stories, songs, and rhymes.

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Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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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Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

San Dimas Library - 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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Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - 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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Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Wiseburn Library

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

George Nye, Jr. Library

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawndale Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Montebello Library - 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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Make Your Own Storytime Board! - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Malibu Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 – 5 with their caregivers.

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Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lancaster Library

With your baby on your lap, enjoy bonding through favorite old and new nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and age-appropriate books. For ages 0 - 24 months with an adult caregiver.

Make your Own Storytime Board - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hawaiian Gardens Library

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 – 5 with their caregivers.

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Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library - Study Room B

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English. Instruction is provided by Saahas for Cause.

Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

South El Monte Library

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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Fri, Jul 18, 10:45am - 11:15am

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

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Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Pico Rivera Library - 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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Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Tie-dye and color mixing is fun for children of all ages. Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece! For ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duarte Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Matching and sorting are fun ways to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items to match the colors in egg carton wells then use the items for a process-based art activity!. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Verne Library

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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Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Paramount Library

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.

Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Teen Study Room

Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Avalon Library

Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Browser Basics - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bell Express Library

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Discover how to navigate the internet with confidence! Get an overview of popular web browsers, create bookmarks, add helpful extensions, customize your settings, and enhance your online experience. For adults.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

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.

Travel Embroidery for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Local artist Stacy Wong will guide participants as they create their own handmade travel embroidery. Learn how to embroider and mark all the fabulous places you have traveled around the United States. No experience necessary.

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Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Pom-Pom Launcher - In Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Baldwin Park Library

Test your engineering skills and learn about air movement and displacement, then create your own hand-held air cannon and complete to see how far you can launch a pom-pom across the room! For ages 13 – 17.

Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

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Cyanotype Sun Print Patches - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Graham Library

Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Wednesdays and Fridays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Cyanotype is a 19th-century photographic process that prints in the sun and produces a beautiful blue image. Learn about the science behind cyanotypes as you make your own fabric patch. For ages 12 – 17

Peaceful Painting in Western Malibu - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Malibu Equestrian Park

Join us at Malibu Equestrian Park for an afternoon of relaxing open-air painting. Follow instructions to create your own masterpiece. All materials provided. Beginners welcome! We will meet at the picnic tables next to the arena. For adults.

Opera and Music for Kids - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Storybook Family Playhouse presents an engaging concert that features opera favorites and new songs from the classical music world! Enjoy an afternoon of fun as you learn the basics of music and conducting. For ages 5 – 12.

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Tootavetam Soapstone Pendants - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawaiian Gardens Library

Join us as we learn about rocks in indigenous culture from Lazaro Arvizu. We will use our senses to learn through story, look at examples of rocks, and make a soapstone pendant. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

The Dinosaur Who Cried Asteroid Puppet Show - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join Hey, Hey, Entertainment for their dinosaur puppet show! Learn about the importance of friendship and telling the truth. For ages 6 - 12.

Create Your Own Zines for Teens - In-person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to cut and fold your own personal zine - or perzine - during this program so you can publicize your own art, poetry, and writing! You may also play board games and video games with your friends. For ages 13 - 17.

Meditation for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Teens are invited to an afternoon of video games on the Wii U and board games at the Rivera Library. Teens can sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and check out new teen reads. For teens ages 12 – 18.

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

Learn how meditation improves your sense of calm, focus, and mindfulness. This program will include guided meditations followed by journaling exercises.

Exploring California's Lighthouses - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Discover the history and mystery behind California’s iconic lighthouses—how they guided ships and inspired legends. Then, design your own lighthouse with provided art supplies! While supplies last. For teens, ages 13 – 17.

Smart Start Summer Discovery Art: Color Exploration - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avalon Library

Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For children.

Fri, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

The Great Puzzle Swap - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Agoura Hills Library

Looking for a new puzzle to challenge you? Join us for our Great Puzzle Swap! For adults.

Family Storytime - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. For ages 0 - 2 and caregivers.

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Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

Get ready to kick off the weekend with Family Storytime! All families are invited to join us on Saturday mornings, where we’ll read aloud fun stories, sing and dance to favorite tunes and learn new rhymes and fingerplays. For ages 0 - 5.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Join us as our Friends of the Library sells a wide selection of children's, teen, adult, and foreign language books, as well as DVDs, Books on CD, and music CDs. $10 a bag.

Moving and Grooving - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Move to the groove with music, songs, and stories. Music and movement activities help young children develop gross motor, cognitive, social, and language skills. For ages 2 - 5 with an adult caregiver.

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Key n Harmony Family Concert - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

Key n Harmony is a music program for children and families. With live music, we can create connections with each other and the world around us. For ages 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.

Saturday Yoga Series with Petra - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Carson Library

Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Manhattan Beach Library

Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes every Saturday morning in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.

Summer Discovery Program: Diamond Art Painting - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hawthorne Library

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Learn the history & benefits of diamond art painting. Enjoy a selection of images and create your own work of art. Due to the craft materials being used, this program is only for adults. For Ages 18+

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Florence's ESL Café

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Florence Library

Are you learning English as a Second Language? Do you want to practice your English for the Citizenship interview or become more comfortable speaking with others?

Hello My Name Is: Lichtenstein - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate the work of accomplished pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. We will make personalized canvases inspired by his signature bold technique and learn more about the man and his art. For ages 6 - 12.

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The Source: Resource Event for the Unhoused and Housing Insecure - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Florence Library

Resources and personal, one-on-one assistance for housing, mental health care, vaccines, food aid, and more.

The Source: Resource Event for the Unhoused and Housing Insecure - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Florence Library

Resources and personal, one-on-one assistance for housing, mental health care, vaccines, food aid, and more. For adults.

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Temple City Library - 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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Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Avalon Library

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.

Summer Discovery Program: Make Your Own Storytime Board - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cudahy Library

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises.

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable Storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Mini Painters - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy a fun bonding experience with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books! For babies 0 - 2 years old and their caregivers.

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your inner artist! Join us for this delightful activity that allows toddlers and their caretakers to explore their creativity. All materials will be provided by the library. For ages 1 - 5 and their parents or caregivers.

Music and Movement for Babies - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join “Miss Cheryl” for a fun and interactive family music concert, featuring rhythm chants, guitar-led singing, instrument play, and dancing - sure to delight your little music-makers. For ages 0 - 3.

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High Desert Hues: Landscape Painting - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Littlerock Library

Discover the beauty of the Antelope Valley and find artistic inspiration in its unique ecosystem. Learn about the local landscape and the natural wonders that can ignite your creativity. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For adults.

Bubblemania! - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Hawaiian Gardens Library

Learn the science of bubbles: rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles! For ages 2 - 12 with caregiver.

Sisters in Crime Los Angeles: LA Noir - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Compton Library

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.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us as we welcome authors from Sisters in Crime Los Angeles, Shaina Steinberg and DC Frost, as they delve into their fictional worlds of life - and death - in Los Angeles, followed by a Q&A with the audience. For adults.

Musical Travels with Violinist Paul Stein - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy the beautiful music of Vivaldi, Kreisler and Joplin, played by violinist Paul Stein, a 36-year member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. For adults.

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Create a Ceramic Mug - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Make your new favorite mug with guest artist Ana Parkinson. Learn how to design and apply glaze to a premade ceramic mug. Your pieces will be fired are returned to the library for pick up. For adults.

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Sharing Folktales with Shadow Puppets - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a captivating afternoon celebrating National Summer Learning Week where you will watch an original Japanese folktale performed by author/illustrator Sunny Seki, then make your own shadow puppets and perform in a guided story with Sunny!

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Rudy's Radical Science Show - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

Learn about physical and chemical reactions with a fun chemical magic demonstration. For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider silk, the way spiders use their webs to catch prey, and the different types of webs that exist in nature. For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Magic Story And Balloon Puppet Show - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Brettso the Great will capture our imagination as he takes us on a magical journey. He'll entertain us with comedy, storytelling, balloon sculptures, and a magic show. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Yoga for Kids - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carson Library

Yoga instructor Petra Poschmann will introduce kids to yoga in fun and creative ways! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Indigo Shibori Tie-Dye - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Join our book club for an engaging discussion of our latest selection, "Long Bright River" by Liz Moore. Copies of the book will be available at the Customer Service Desk. For adults.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Join us for our Shibori Tie-Dyeing class where we will demonstrate techniques that will allow you to produce different designs on fabric. All materials will be provided. For adults.

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New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

A Minecraft Movie - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. Rated PG. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Sequins Embroidery Art - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lancaster Library - Meeting Room

Working with sequins fosters creativity and artistic expression. Teens are invited to learn basic embroidery stitches and increase your skills each session. For ages 12 - 18.

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Oceans of Possibilities Ventriloquist Show

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Nothing new happens until we imagine it first! Join Marc Griffiths, award-winning inspirational ventriloquist, and his talking dolphin for this hilarious, feel-good show where anything is possible IF you believe! For ages 5 - 12.

Alcohol Ink Vases - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Westlake Village Library

We will be using alcohol inks on glass vases to create a vibrant, fun piece of decor! For adults.

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Plant & Garden Club - Ask a Gardener - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

We invite participants to talk about what's going well in their garden and bring up problems or questions for the group to help solve. Have a question you want to ask Plant & Garden Club? Feel free to email it to cray@library.lacounty.gov. For adults

Toddler Dance Party - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

Children from ages 3 to 5 can sing-along and dance to Children's classic songs (such as Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes) while experiencing bonding with a caregiver and developing important social skills, all at the library!

Sat, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

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Pom-Pom Launcher

Sat, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sunkist Library - 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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Book and Dance - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Rivera Library - 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.

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norwood Library

Join us in reading Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems. Let's practice using your gross motor skills by dancing! Let's finish with a simple art project using fine motor and school readiness skills. For Ages 1 – 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Art Activity for Adults with Developmental Differences

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Join us and learn different art techniques using different mediums. Create your own masterpiece to take home. All materials will be provided.

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Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read

Mon, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Littlerock Library

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

DIY Thaumatrope - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Hollydale Library

Create your own thaumatrope, an optical illusion object using the provided supplies and STEM principles. For children ages 5 - 12 with an adult.

Young Reader Book Club - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

A young girl stays with her grandparents in a little house on the beach and walks along the shore gathering seashells, which were once little houses of their own, making her wonder about the creatures who lived in each shell. For Ages 7 - 9

The Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Learn amazing facts and get up close to live reptiles in this fun and interactive show from Wild Man Dan! For families.

Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12.

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room

Hey Teens! Drop by the Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends. We have a Nintendo Switch and new games like NBA 2K24, FC 24 & Switch classics like MarioKart 8 Deluxe. We also have a selection of classic board games too! For ages 12 - 18

Family Storytime - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Topanga Library - 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.

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Let your imagination soar with this fun and interactive storytime filled with books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Then get creative with an art activity inspired by the stories! For children, ages 4 - 8 and their parent or caregiver.

Shark Party! - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library

Duh duh...duh duh...duh duh...duh duh! It's a shark party! Join us as we kick off Shark Week with shark themed crafts and games! For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.

Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the summer by unleashing your creativity and create your own summer themed masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For Adults.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Florence Library

Join us for a fun session of crafting and learning geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided.

Musical Sing-Along with Storybook Playhouse - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Manhattan Beach Library

Kids and caregivers will have a great time in this classic sing-along! Join us for music and movement at the library for this sing-along concert. For ages 1 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - 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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Summer Toddler Paint: Color Exploration - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lake Los Angeles Library

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.

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Virtual Book Club: The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb - Virtual Program

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

La Crescenta Library

Join us weekly on Zoom on Tuesday mornings at 11 am for the Virtual Book Club. In July we will be discussing 'The River is Waiting' by Wally Lamb. For adults.

Bestsellers Book Club: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Join us and enjoy a lively book discussion and an art project. All supplies will be provided. For adults

Tue, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Florence Library

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.

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Avalon Library

Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For adults.

Basic Tech Training - (Session 2)

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Live Oak Library - 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Experts will cover the basics of computers, digital security, smartphones, apps, email, and the internet. This is the second session in a two-part series. Complete both 4-hour training sessions and get a chance to receive a free laptop!

Tue, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library

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.

All About Airplanes - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wiseburn Library

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

Join us in learning all about airplanes and you will have the opportunity to create and test your paper plane. For ages 7 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Preserving Your Memory - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

The Los Angeles County Mental Health Promoters Program will provide tips and brain exercises to sharpen your thinking and keep moments of forgetfulness to a minimum. For adults: English language, 1-2 pm and Chinese language, 2-3 pm

Summer Discovery Program: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Chet Holifield Library

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.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Music Animated with Dave Winstone - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and lively afternoon with Musician David Winstone where he will introduce and play a variety of musical instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, recorder, and harmonica. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!

MagicWayne - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Join MagicWayne for an entertaining adventure. He's a full time, professional magician who's performed for the Dodgers and Lakers and has appeared (and disappeared) at Hollywood's Magic Castle. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For age 5 - 12.

Iris Paper Folding: Sunflower - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Iris paper folding might look complicated, but it is surprisingly easy, relaxing, and fun. All you need is a simple pattern, different colored paper, and some tape. For adults.

Agoura Readers 'The Jackal's Mistress' by Chris Bohjalian - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss Chris Bohjalian's 'The Jackal's Mistress'. For adults.

MākMō: Tote Bag Sewing - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of machine sewing or strengthen your skills by making a small tote bag to take home! For adults.

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Book Tasting for Children - In-person program

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a chance to "taste" some fun food related books. It's like going to your favorite restaurant except instead of food, books are on the menu! For ages 6-12

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

All About the Octopus - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater

Learn amazing facts about octopuses and the oceans they live in. Then make your own octopus and seascape using paper rolls, googly eyes, and other art materials! Recommended for children ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Masao W. Satow Library

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.

Mental Health Promoters - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Promoters Program aims to reduce mental health stigma throughout Los Angeles County. For adults.

Crochet Club for Teens and Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting? We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome. For ages 13 and up.

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Masao W. Satow Library

Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Tuesday Tidbits - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lancaster Library

Join us activities that will reinforce essential soft skills such as creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and time management. Part of the LA County Library's Summer Discovery Program. For ages 12 - 18.

Sewing for Kids: Lanyards - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Do you want to learn to sew with a sewing machine? Join us for the chance to learn a new skill. You will learn sewing machine basics, cutting safety, and how to sew a straight line. We will be making lanyards. For ages 8 - 12

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Let's Get Wild with Wild Man Dan! - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Creepy crawlies are coming to the library! Get ready to meet some super cool creatures with wildlife expert Wild Man Dan! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

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Craft a Junk Journal Part 2 - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to create a junk journal using everyday materials. Use your journal to write draw or keep memories! In this session we will bind our journal and decorate the cover. For adults.

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Keepsake Boxes - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room

Come have fun, be creative, and express yourself by designing and decorating your own trinket/jewelry box, while learning about the long history of jewelry boxes across cultures. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Amate Bark Painting

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. A Teen Advisory Board meeting will take place shortly after the program. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Huntington Park Library

Little Reader's Book Club - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avalon Library

Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For children.

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we read children's stories together and share our thoughts in a fun and engaging discussion followed by an art activity! Copies of the book will be available on the day of. We will be reading "I'm a Unicorn" by Helen Yoon. For ages 5 – 12.

Paper Craft Workshop for Teens - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Carson Library - Meeting Room

Get creative using paper! Join us for a hands-on workshop and you will explore the art of paper crafting through fun and engaging projects. From origami to paper quilling, we’ve got the techniques and inspiration to get you started. For ages 13 – 17.

Summer Discovery Program: Pom Pom Launcher - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avalon Library

In an unprecedented attempt to tempt teens to the library, you're invited to test your builder skills and create catapults that will launch pom poms everywhere! For ages 13 - 17.

Summer Painting: Bauhaus

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Graham Library

Create a painting in the style of the Bauhaus School! For adults.

Teens: Phone Charms

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Join us and learn how to make a phone charm to help carry your phone. Customize it with beads that match your phone case. For teens ages 12 - 17.

Shark Party! - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Rescheduled

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

New date Monday, July 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library

Duh duh...duh duh...duh duh...duh duh! It's a shark party! Join us as we kick off Shark Week with shark themed crafts and games! For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Teen Screen: Five Nights at Freddy's - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a teen screening of the film Five Nights at Freddy's. Movie is rated PG-13. No registration required. This film screening is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library. For teens ages 13 – 17.

The Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy - In-Person

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alondra Library

Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 3 - 12.

Crafty Corner: Tea Towel - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lake Los Angeles Library

Welcome to the crafty corner! Here, we explore simple and practical ideas to lighten your mood, brighten a space, and teach you something new. Let's learn a little history about tea towels and upcycle some supplies. For adults.

Bebe Moore Campbell Club - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room

Let's celebrate the legacy of the author and mental health advocate, Bebe Moore Campbell, by exploring different self-help books and techniques with a group of other adults. In the first session, we will explore journaling. For adults.

Meditation Techniques to Reduce Stress in Everyday Life - Virtual Event

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Program

Join Doug Frankel a long-time meditator as he discusses how meditation can help reduce stress. He will also present a simple, time-tested, ancient, and effective meditation technique. There will be a short meditation sitting as well.

Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

South El Monte Library

Create your own ice cream on a paper plate using colors and paper while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. For ages 2 – 5 with their caregivers.

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DIY Recipe Book

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join us in the meeting room to create your own recipe book! Bring a copy of your favorite recipe to swap and share with other participants. All materials will be provided. For adults.

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The Magic Life of Houdini - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for a spectacular one man show with Duffy Hudson! Learn about the The Great Houdini's secrets of success, his obsession with magic, and the amazing stunts that drove him to an early grave. For adults.

Hooked on Books Book Club - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by a shocking murder, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling novel, an instant New York Times bestseller. For adults.

The Power of Positive Parenting Seminar - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

West Covina Library - Seminar Room

Join us to learn about The Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of ages 3 – 12.

Agoura Readers Book Club: 'The Jackal's Mistress' - Virtual Meeting

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss Chris Bohjalian's 'The Jackal's Mistress'. For adults.

La Crescenta Book Club: An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss 'An Unfinished Love Story' by Joyce Kearns Goodwin. Find your copy of the book and the discussion questions at the Book Club Corner located across from the Customer Service Desk. For adults.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Diamond Bar Library - 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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Wed, Jul 23, 10:15am - 11:00am

Stevenson Ranch Library - 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.

Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:35am

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Legacy Park

Discover the nature that is all around us! Take a walk through Legacy Park with a City of Malibu naturalist. We'll start at Malibu Library and finish with a short storytime in the park. For ages 2 – 10 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rowland Heights Library

Join us for conversation circle. We will meet for six week sessions every Wednesday to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 10:50am

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:45am - 11:15am

Manhattan Beach Library

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

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Wed, Jul 23, 11:15am - 11:45am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lomita Library

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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Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Graham Library

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.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

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.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

La Crescenta Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:45am - 12:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

Join us in the children's area for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for children ages 0 - 2 years and their caregivers.

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Creepy Crawly Circuits: Electronic Insects & Miniature Robotics - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 3 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Join Skills4Children to explore engineering and robotics. Use your problem-solving skills and creativity in a fun, hands-on STEM activity to build creepy-crawly circuits. For children 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Willowbrook Library

Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Study Room - The Bubble

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

El Monte Library

LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Lynwood Express Library

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.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Compton Library

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Avalon Library

Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For adults.

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

East Los Angeles Library

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinic and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

San Fernando Library

Creatability Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lennox Library

Wed, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun session of art, crafts, or games geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary. For adults.

Summer Fun Day for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

You’re invited to join us for fun with activities like tabletop games, assembling puzzles, working on a current craft project, or just enjoying the air conditioning with friendly faces. For adults.

Author Talk: Free Lunch with Rex Ogle - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Virtual Program

Join award-winning author Rex Ogle as he discuses his book Free Lunch where he talks about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as a poor kid in a wealthy school district signed up for the free meal program.

Adult 101: Sewing Basics - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South El Monte Library

Have you ever had a button come off your shirt and wondered how to sew it back on? Join us to learn some basic sewing techniques to help in life’s sewing emergencies! For ages 12 –18.

Summer Discovery Program: CRAFTY Wednesdays - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Let your children discover their creative side; all art supplies will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Fun with Physics Windtube Program! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for our wind tube program! Learn about the science behind physics and the wind by creating your own tiny flying object and experimenting with its flight capabilities. What objects work best? Test it out yourself!

Adult 101: Getting to Your Destination - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 – 5 with their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Discover the best ways to navigate around LA County using public transportation. In addition, we will share transportation safety tips and preview a practice driving test. After, play Mario Kart with other teens. For teens, ages 12 - 18.

Malala's Magic Pencil - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cudahy Library

Explore the empowering story of Malala Yousafzai through her picture book, Malala’s Magic Pencil. After the read-aloud, decorate your own canvas pencil bag! For Ages 6 - 12.

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The Big Ventriloquist Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Join Marc Griffiths and his cast of puppet friends for a hilarious show through the depths of the ocean. For ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Graham Library

Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Tuesdays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.

Catalina: Everything You Want to Know! with Chuck Liddell - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Avalon Library

Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina history and local legends. For adults.

School of Astonishment Magic Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Families! Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John from School of Astonishment! For ages 5 - 12.

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LED Anglerfish for Teens - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the deep sea to create an LED anglerfish. Learn about bioluminescence and electricity as you craft your fish. For ages 11 - 17.

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Craft & Create - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

MakMo: Sewing a Totebag - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lancaster Library - Group Study Room

Learn the basics of machine sewing or strengthen your skills by making a tote bag to take home! There will be two sessions with limited spaces, 3 - 4 pm or 4 - 5 pm. Please sign up for one or the other, but not both. For adults.

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The Library Bandit: Puppet & Magic Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Dipsie is excited to go back to the library and even made a cake to celebrate the big day! However, the Library Bandit steals the cake! An interactive bonanza of fun! For ages 5 - 12.

Art and Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Design and decorate your artistic representation of an ice cream cone, then enjoy some real ice cream with your friends! We will learn about the history of ice cream, create an artistic representation and then try the real thing. For ages 5 - 12.

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Summer Reading Program: Origami Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Transform simple sheets of paper into beautiful art! Origami, a widely practiced paper craft that originated in Japan, gets its name from the Japanese words oru (to fold) and kami (paper). For teens ages 12 - 18.

Family Freestyle Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

Bubbles Galore - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Charter Oak Library

Experience the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and more! For Ages 5 –12 with parent or caregiver.

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Learn How to Make a Cross-Stitch Owl - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room

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Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lennox Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to needlepoint and work on a cute and easy owl needlepoint project. All supplies are provided. For ages 8 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

DIY Treasure Box - In-person program

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

This summer, keep your eyes open for hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Join us for an inspiring story, Treasure Box by David Keane. Afterward, customize your very own treasure box with a variety of art supplies. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Zany Zoe Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Carson Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an engaging, fun, and magical time with Magician Zany Zoe! Enjoy a captivating performance with a lot of amazing effects and humor that will bring joy and wonder to audiences of all ages. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or a caregiver.

Pom-Pom Launcher

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

MakMo: Sewing a Totebag - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lancaster Library - Group Study Room

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DIY Flowerpots - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room

Step #1 - Learn about gardening at home. Step #2 - Paint a small flowerpot with your favorite colors. Step #3 - Plant some flower seeds and watch them grow! For ages 5 - 12.

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Creepy Crawly Carton Creations - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Creep, crawl, and create! Kids will turn recycled egg cartons into colorful bugs using paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and more. For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.

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Yarn Barn Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

Join us monthly to learn a new yarn technique with the Yarn Barn Club! This month is all about weaving using a cardboard loom. By the end of the program, you'll have your own coaster! For ages 13 - 17.

AI Concepts - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Program

Overwhelmed about Artificial Intelligence? Learn the basics about AI and how to use the different tools that are available online. This is first of a series of four workshops.

Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Covina Library - Seminar Room

Teens will battle head-to-head until there is only one standing! Winner of the tournament will receive a $15 Starbucks gift card, donated by the Friends of the West Covina Library. For Ages 12 – 17.

Marble Maze Challenge - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Are you up for this Summer Discovery Program challenge? Think like an engineer, explore the design process, and create a marble maze using straws, tape, and a paper plate. For ages 5 – 12 with adult caregiver.

Summer Discovery Program: Color Sorting Creations - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Masao W. Satow Library

Matching and sorting are a fun way to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items that match colors in egg carton wells and then use the items for a process-based art activity. For children ages 2 - 5.

Adult 101: Mindfulness - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Littlerock Library

New school year coming up? How are you feeling? Come by the library to give your brain a break and learn about mindfulness. Afterwards, we'll decorate a sleep mask to inspire a sense of calm. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 13 - 17.

Calligraphy for Teens - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Have you ever seen inspirational quotes in fancy writing and thought, “I wish I could make one of those!”? Then, come and learn basic calligraphy writing and create cards with inspirational reminders for your family and friends. For teens ages 12-18.

Family Board Game Night - In-Person

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alondra Library

Join us for family game night at Alondra Library! Playing board games is not only fun, but helps us problem solve, increase communication, and increase emotional intelligence. May the best player win! For ages 5 - 12 and their families.

Watercolor Painting: Georgia O'Keeffe - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hollydale Library

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tough Topics for Parents: Cannabis Edibles - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Learn about the risks of counterfeit cannabis products and how teens can recognize them. Also, learn how cannabis affects the brain and body so you can help your teens develop refusal skills to stay cannabis free. For parents & caregivers.

The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Join us to learn about "The Power of Positive Parenting" and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of ages 3 - 12.

Family Summer Movie and Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises. For Adults.

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Bring the family to watch "Dog Man". Enjoy creating art while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. All materials will be provided,

Crochet and Knit - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit? Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+

Paint Night for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Join us for relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. For adults.

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Suminagashi Water Marbling Notecards - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For adults.

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Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Join local artist Stacy Wong to learn about the wonders of ink, water and surface tension in this workshop. Participants will use inks, water and suminagashi techniques to create a set of 4, one-of-a-kind, note cards and envelopes. For adults.

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Games Day at the Library! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Avalon Library

Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess -- come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

The Canyon Readers Collective Book Club: Catalina - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Join us for July's meeting of The Canyon Readers Collective Book Club! This month we're reading Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, a coming-of-age story that explores themes of immigration, ambition, and resilience. For adults.

Romantasy Book Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss 'The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love' by India Holton. Copies available at Customer Service. For adults.

The Big Ventriloquist Show! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Lancaster Library

Join us for a hilarious show with Britain’s Got Talent ventriloquist, Marc Griffiths, full of big puppets, exciting magic and inspirational messages! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 4 - 12 with a caregiver.

Create & Explore: Preschool Art - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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.

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Thu, Jul 24, 9:45am - 10:45am

Wiseburn Library

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Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. For ages 0 - 2 and caregivers.

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Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

Manhattan Beach Library

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, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:40am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:30am

La Puente Library

Come enjoy some play and bonding time with your baby through rhymes, songs, and books! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - 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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Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Walnut Library - 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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Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Huntington Park Library

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

El Monte Library - 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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Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Agoura Hills Library

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

East Los Angeles Library

Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lancaster Library

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.

Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

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Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Fernando Library - 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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Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

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Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Los Nietos Library - 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Mirada Library - 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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Stamp Art - In-person program

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Puente Library

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Engage your child in free-form art activities to uncover their early learning abilities, enhance pre-writing skills, foster creativity, and develop problem-solving skills. For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

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Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:15am - 11:45am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity with infant toys, art supplies, puppets, and more! For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Hawthorne Library

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.

Afternoon Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Artesia Library

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join Culver City Julian Dixon Library's Afternoon Book Club to discuss Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys. For adults.

Tissue Paper Flowers - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Please join us for senior chair yoga. The sessions are instructor-led by Sonya Perry. For ages 55+. Sponsored by Friends of Norwood Library. For Adults

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lynwood Express Library

Flowers are beautiful and colorful. Create a rainbow of flowers from tissue paper to bring the beauty of nature into your life. For Ages 8 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

Fiber Arts Meetup - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Come and get crafty with us! Whether your jam is crochet, knitting, embroidery, or something else, bring your current project and work with other fiber artists. For Adults.

Build and Explore - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Test your engineering skills by making a pom-pom launcher. For Teens 12 – 17.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - AI Class

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawthorne Library

Learn about and become familiar with artificial intelligence. For adults.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cudahy Library

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 – 12.

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Library Lotería! - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lake Los Angeles Library

Join us for a special library-themed Lotería! Learn about the history of the game and enhance your memory skills and vocabulary by participating for a chance to win a prize. For children ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.

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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Mini Boba Keychains

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Have you been drinking boba to beat the summer heat? Join us in the meeting room to learn about the origins of this popular tea-based drink and make your own boba keychain to-go! For ages 12 - 18.

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Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

The Summer Discovery Program is about learning. Come and learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7- 12.

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End of Summer Ice Cream Social - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Summer's almost over, so let's have an ice cream social! Share your favorite summer reads and learn about some of the most popular YA books read during the Summer Discovery Program. For teens 13 - 17.

DIY: Tie Dye Festival - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

The library is recommending bucket hats and big t-shirts with joyful tie dye designs created by you as sun protection. It's all the rage! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Family Gaming Day at the Library

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Graham Library

Join us for some fun with your friends or family and play the Wii at the library! May the best player win! For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver.

Building Brains: Building Blocks Challenge - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Littlerock Library

Unleash your inner builder! Dive into a world of creativity with building bricks, explore architectural wonders with wooden planks, and test your steady hand with a tower game. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Intergalactic Splatter Art Coaster - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lennox Library - Meeting Room

The galaxy is vast and mysterious. It consists of stars and other things such as dark matter. Learn about space exploration and some of its contributors. Afterwards, use paints to create an intergalactic splatter coaster. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Baila Baila Bilingual Show - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Westlake Village Library

This fun musical program offers Spanish vocabulary, expressions, and Latin culture. The danceable show will keep everyone active while enjoying bonding time as a family. For ages 5 - 12.

Origami Robots - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Charter Oak Library

Learn about electric circuits and the art of paper folding. Then, design and decorate your own papercraft robot—complete with lights and motion! For Teens 13 – 17

ERD Library Comic-Con - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Join us at East Rancho Dominguez Library for a comic-filled adventure just for kids! Create your own Dog Man-style graphic novel, make fun character buttons, decorate a superhero piggy bank, and explore awesome comics and graphic novels! Ages 5 - 12

Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Hawaiian Gardens Library

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 4:50pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Get involved at the library! Join the TAB and help shape the future of teen activities and the teen space here at the library. Participants can earn service hours for attending meetings. New participants are always welcome! For ages 13 - 18.

Owl Cross-Stitch - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

Cross-stitch embroidery has been around since the Middle Ages. Make a cute owl and see if this ancient art could be your new hobby. For Ages 13 - 17

Doodling Artbots - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Carson Library

Learn how electricity works by making a doodling artbot, or a mini robot that draws by itself, from a simple circuit and a propellant! All materials will be provided. For ages 10+.

Teen Advisor Board with Dot to Dot Art - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Black Resource Center

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Earn community service hours while you have fun. Bring a friend! Afterwards, focus on some detailed dot to dot art. For teens 13 - 17.

Summer Discovery Program: Stick Structures - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Masao W. Satow Library

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

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DIY Comic Book Coasters - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises.

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Teens! Enjoy comic Books? Join us at the library for a discussion about your favorite comic books or graphic novels as you create your own comic book inspired coaster! Available while supplies last. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Watercolors 101 - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the vibrant world of watercolors with our hands-on workshop! Perfect for beginners, this workshop will introduce you to the fundamental techniques of watercolor painting. For adults ages 18+.

Shark-Cuterie Boards for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Teens, celebrate Shark Week with us and learn how to create your own healthy, balanced charcuterie plates. Take this great opportunity to try new foods, new combinations and discover the importance of a mindful eating. For ages 13-17.

Ocean Discovery Program - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Avalon Library

Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Delve into the Pacific Ocean with Roundhouse Aquarium and learn how the earth benefits from the ocean and also how humans impact it. You will also get to meet some amazing tidepool animals! For ages 5 -12 with their parent or caregiver.

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Between the Lines Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

We begin with a young couple, teenagers in love. One day, she disappears … and her absence haunts him for the rest of his life. For adults.

Free Basic Tech Training - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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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Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Learn Basic Tech (LBT) is dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Los Angeles County. For adults.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - 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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Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am

Wiseburn Library

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am

George Nye, Jr. Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawndale Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Montebello Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Malibu Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lancaster Library

With your baby on your lap, enjoy bonding through favorite old and new nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and age-appropriate books. For ages 0 - 24 months with an adult caregiver.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hawaiian Gardens Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library - Study Room B

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English. Instruction is provided by Saahas for Cause.

Book Club: Mother-Daughter Murder Night - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

South El Monte Library

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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Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. A lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. Gilmore Girls, but with murder. For adults.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Westlake Village Library

Join us for a storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. Build your baby's pre-literacy, cognitive, and motor skills while enjoying songs, rhymes, and movement. For ages 0 - 2 with an parent or caregiver.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:45am - 11:15am

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

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Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Pico Rivera Library - 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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Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library - 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duarte Library - 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.

Toddler and Me Art with Claudia Hindu - In Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Paramount Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us as Claudia helps caregivers work with their child to create an artwork keepsake they will cherish for years to come. For ages 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.

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Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:45am

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

STEAM Friday - Keva Maze - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Huntington Park Library

Become a maze master by combining precision-engineered Keva planks with a variety of nifty maze-making apparatus to build a 3D puzzle of your design! For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.

Smart Start: Play and Explore - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Avalon Library

Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Create your own ice cream cone on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bell Express Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

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.

Summertime Landscape Painting - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Westlake Village Library

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hollydale Library

Learn how to paint a Summertime Landscape using simple painting techniques.

Summer Discovery Program: Friday FILM Fest - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library

Join us Friday for a film fest where we will show family friendly movies and have a mini discussion afterwards. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Middle Grade Book Club - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a new book club for middle grade readers! We're starting off with "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Come share your thoughts on some of the best stories of all time and enjoy a book-themed activity. For ages 10 – 14.

Crochet Crew - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Graham Library

Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Wednesdays and Fridays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Teens, learn how to crochet this summer. Master basic stitches, then crochet a simple project. Materials and tools are provided. Already know the basics? You're welcome to join in too! For ages 12 - 18.

Music, Fun and More! - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Part concert, part art class, part make-believe! Join us as we venture through some favorite songs, some sing-a-long songs and complete a simple art project! For ages 5-12.

Storytime with Live Animals! - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hawaiian Gardens Library

Enjoy an extra special storytime with a naturalist from the Environmental Nature Center, who will bring along a special animal friend. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

Colorful Fridays: Summer Session - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room

Come join us for the Summer Session of Colorful Fridays for a relaxing hour of coloring. Supplies are provided. For adults.

Teen Advisory Board: Pom Pom Launcher - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Catch Me if You Can - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:20pm

Carson Library

Inspired by the true story of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trails. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonard Dicaprio and Tom Hanks. Popcorns and bottles water are provided. For adults.

School of Astonishment Magic Show - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Do you love magic? Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John from School of Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 6-12.

Bubble Wrap Fun for Teens - In-person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Create your own painting with bubble wrap or simply pop them to relieve stress. Learn about the library's digital resources where you can download soothing music and books on stress relief. For ages 13 - 17.

Tactile Yarn Art - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

La Puente Library

Join us to learn all about tactile art and its significance. Then, create your own tactile art piece using yarn and other art materials. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Read to a Dog - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the Pet Prescription Team! For ages 7 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Parent permission is required.

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

Horror Book Club - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Join us to discuss Grady Hendrix's Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+

Teen Videogame Night

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Florence Library

Join us for a fun summer afternoon of gaming on the Nintendo Switch! Games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Learn about the history of video games while having some fun. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Adult 101: How to Build a Budget - In-Person Program

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avalon Library

Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For children.

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Join us to learn how to create and balance a budget. We’ll cover Microsoft Excel tips to help you keep your spreadsheets useful and up to date. Participants receive a free flash drive with budget templates to help you get started. For ages 13 – 17.

Coffee and Classic Movies: The Goonies - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we watch the film The Goonies (1986). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. For ages 18+

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.

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Saturday Yoga Series with Petra - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 10:50am

Carson Library

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Manhattan Beach Library

Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes every Saturday morning in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.

STEAM Challenge - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

South El Monte Library

Think like an engineer, explore the design process, and create a strong bridge using tape, and newspaper. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Compton Library

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.

Tiger Shark in the Dark - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

It's Shark Week! It's Global Tiger Day! Join us as we make tiger patterned sharks and tigers with shark features-and make them glow in the dark. We will also learn about of both animals and those that glow with phosphorescence. For ages 5 - 12.

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Team Trivia at the Library - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us for competitive team trivia with prizes awarded to the top team! Bring your own team or join one when you arrive. Teams will be limited to six players. For adults.

Little Artists - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your inner artist! Join us for this fun activity that will allow toddlers and their caretakers to explore their creativity. All materials will be provided by the library.

Book Club: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

The book for July is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. For adults.

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises.

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Temple City Library - 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.

Tabletop Games for Adults: Summer Heroes - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Join us for a morning play program in celebration of our Summer Discovery Program featuring a variety of toys and open-ended art activities designed for little learners. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

San Dimas Library - Meeting Room

Senior Tech Class - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Avalon Library

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.

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Come and learn how to use your smartphone.

View Park Library Book Club - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

We will read and discuss 72 Hour Hold by Bebe Moore Campbell. For adults.

TAB Meeting - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Puzzle Swap

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join us in the meeting room for our Iacoboni Puzzle Swap! Please bring any complete puzzles swap with your fellow enthusiasts. For all ages.

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lawndale Library - Conference Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For teens.

Dancheong Wooden Coasters - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rosemead Library

Dancheong is a traditional Korean decorative technique utilizing colorful geometric patterns in a controlled use of symmetry and color. Learn more about this distinctive folk art by creating dancheong inspired wooden coasters.

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Harry Potter Birthday Bash - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lancaster Library - Meeting Room

Come join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We will have trivia, activities, face painting, fun photo opportunities, and food. Drop in anytime, and costumes are welcomed! For children and teens ages 4 - 17 with a caregiver.

Vietnamese Home Cooking with Chef Vivien - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

From Grandma's kitchen in Saigon to her Mom's home kitchen in Brooklyn NY. Chef Vivien has now recreated these dishes using local ingredients and simple shortcut to fit busy lifestyles of Los Angelenos. For Adults.

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Face Painting & Balloon Creations - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun event with the artists of Ooh La-La Face Painting and Balloons! Transform your face into magical creatures, superheroes, or beloved characters and watch as a skilled balloon twister crafts amazing balloon figures for you to keep.

Teen Advisory Board: Watercolor Painting - Georgia O'Keefe - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Teens will learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and how to create unique floral artworks. All supplies are provided. For teens ages 12 - 18.

The Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Juggler and comedian Michael Rayner uses everyday items in this funny juggling show. He combines hilarious tricks and stunts for a memorable event! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Yoga for Kids - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carson Library

Yoga instructor Petra Poschmann will introduce kids to yoga in fun and creative ways! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.

Macrame Friendship Bracelets with Danli G Bayne - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hawthorne Library

Macrame friendship bracelets are a summer camp staple for children to express their creativity and connect with others. Make one to share with a friend! For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.

Super Science Super Show - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Explore the fun of physics with scientist James Lincoln! Get ready as he prepares you to see invisible light, trains you to hear ultrasonic sounds, and teaches you the physics of lasers, sound, electricity and magnetism. For ages 5 - 12.

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Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Charter Oak Library

Coloring for adults is known to relieve stress. Please join us for a relaxing hour of coloring and engage your creative side. All materials will be provided. For adults.

Weekend Book Club: Gabriel's Moon: A Novel by William Boyd - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You can even earn community service hours while you have fun. New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For teens ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carson Library - Study Room C

Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. July's Book: "Gabriel's Moon: A Novel" by William Boyd. For adults.

Tack(y) Art - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Castaic Library

Use thumbtacks to create a unique art piece! All materials are provided. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For adults.

Sequins Embroidery Art - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lancaster Library

Teens are invited to learn basic embroidery stitches and increase your skills each session. For ages 12 - 18

Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Meeting Room

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Monochromatic Art - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Westlake Village Library

We will create a cool piece of art using different shades of only one color! For adults.

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Meditation for Adults - In-Person Program

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Baldwin Park Library

Learn how meditation improves your sense of calm, focus, and mindfulness. This program will include guided meditations followed by journaling exercises. For adults.

Sat, Jul 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sunkist Library - 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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Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hollydale Library

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.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Rivera Library - 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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Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norwood Library - 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Learn to Knit or Crochet - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Hollydale Library

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Please join us as our instructor teaches how to knit or crochet. Not a beginner? We welcome all levels! If you want to create your masterpiece in a convivial group, please join us! Sponsored by The Friends of Norwood Library For Adults

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Boba: The History of Tea Making - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Castaic Library - Teen Study Room

Love drinking boba tea? Join us in learning about the history of tea making, its health benefits, and modern boba tea culture today. Then, to honor this valued drink, create a boba plushie using supplies provided. For teens, ages 12 - 18.

Game On! - In Person Program

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Whether you’re a video game pro or a board game strategist, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out! Join us for an afternoon of gaming excitement! For ages 13 – 17

Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

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Tabletop Games for Adults: Zilch - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room

Join us to play Zilch, a point-building and point-busting dice game that has been around since the 1980s. In this game of of skill and luck, players roll dice and take risks, racing each other to get to a score of ten thousand. For adults.

Papier Mâché Bowls

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Florence Library

Learn about the history of papier-mâché from across the world. Get creative using recycled materials such as old newspapers, cardboard, and other paper goods to paint a bowl made out of papier-mâché. For Adults.

Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12.

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Topanga Library - 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Get started by creating a beautiful journal at this fun and informative program! For adults.

Baila Baila Bilingual Concert - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:45am

Charter Oak Library

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.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:00am

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for a fun, educational time with Isabel Brazon, creator of Baila Baila Spanish Music for kids. Sing and dance while you learn some Spanish in this very interactive and dynamic show. For children ages 1 - 5 and their parents or caregivers.

Baby Band: Summer Jams - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lake Los Angeles Library

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.

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:40am

East Rancho Dominguez Library - 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! This month's playlist will feature some of our favorite Summer Jams! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Virtual Book Club: The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb - Virtual Program

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

La Crescenta Library

Join us weekly on Zoom on Tuesday mornings at 11 am for the Virtual Book Club. In July we will be discussing 'The River is Waiting' by Wally Lamb. For adults.

Microsoft Word for Intermediate Users - Virtual Program

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Program

Feeling stuck in Microsoft Word beginner mode? This class is for you. Level up as we expertly break down the tasks like flyer creation, generating a mass mailer, and collaborating on complex documents. For adults.

Tue, Jul 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Florence Library

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.

Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Avalon Library

Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For adults.

Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Live Oak Library - 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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Work Ready: What's New with Resumes

Tue, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - 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.

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Career Coach Liz Mohler reviews resume-writing basics and digs into what’s changed about resumes in the past few years. This event will be web streamed in the South Whittier Library meeting room, no registration required. For Ages 18+.

Circuitry - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lake Los Angeles Library

Let's piece some electronic components together using a Littlebits set and learn how circuits work! Stay with us after the program for a Teen Advisory Board, TAB, meeting. Share your vision for the library and shape community events. For ages 13 - 17

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Chet Holifield Library

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.

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Summer Discovery Program: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Pressed Flower Art - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Create your own art in a glass frame. You may use pressed flowers, pictures, or your own artwork to fit into a 3.5 X 2.5 brass frame. All materials provided. For adults.

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Tabletop Games for Adults: Zilch - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Graham Library

Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! For kids ages 6 – 12.

Wind and Pinwheels - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

A cool breeze can feel so refreshing on a hot summer day! Learn more about wind and make a pinwheel to observe its direction and speed. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

July Family Movie: Paddington in Peru - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

A C Bilbrew Library

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey. Rated: PG. All ages welcome.

Mental Health Promoters - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Masao W. Satow Library

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.

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Promoters Program aims to reduce mental health stigma throughout Los Angeles County. For adults.

Crochet Club for Teens and Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting? We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome. For ages 13 and up.

Tuesday Tidbits - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lancaster Library

Journal Writing Workshop - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Journaling can boost memory, communication skills, and mindfulness. Explore the art of of journal writing in this workshop. We will try out several writing prompts to get you started. Journals provided for participants. For adults.

Inventor and Engineer Otis Boykin - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Otis Boykin's life and inventions! Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Huntington Park Library

Summer Discovery Program: Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avalon Library

Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For children.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Avalon Library

Dive into the fascinating world of spiders, by creating your own spider web, using a paper plate and string. Flies are not included. For ages 5 - 12.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Teen DIY: Comic Collage

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Did you know that comic books have been around for over 100 years? Learn about the history of comic books and use the art of collage and decoupage to personalize a trinket box with cutouts from recycled comic books. For ages 13 - 17.

Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor - In-Person

Tue, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alondra Library - Conference Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Iacoboni Book Club - Hello Beautiful

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For Adults.

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we'll be discussing "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano. Copies of the book will be available at the customer service desk. This program is for adults.

Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Beginners - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you played an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 18+

LGBTQ+ Book Club Discussing We Should Not Be Friends: The Story of a Friendship by Will Schwalbe - In-Person and Virtual Program

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join the LGBTQ+ Book Club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of We Should Not Be Friends: The Story of a Friendship by Will Schwalbe. For adults.

Family Movie Night - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an enchanting evening as we screen Mirror Mirror (2011), a whimsical, twist on the classic Snow White tale! With dazzling costumes and laugh-out-loud moments, this magical movie is perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. For all ages.

Japanese Bookbinding - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

Discover the timeless art of Japanese bookbinding! Join us and explore the beauty of washi paper, thread, and centuries-old binding methods. For Adults.

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Game Night at the Library - In-Person Program

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Slow down and unwind this summer with a laid-back tabletop game night just for adults at the library. Whether you're into strategy games or classic board games, we've got something for everyone in our collection! For adults.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Diamond Bar Library

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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Wed, Jul 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Stevenson Ranch Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:15am - 10:35am

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Wed, Jul 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Quartz Hill Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rowland Heights Library

Join us for conversation circle. We will meet for six week sessions every Wednesday to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 10:50am

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

East Los Angeles Library

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:45am - 11:15am

Manhattan Beach Library

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

South Whittier Library - 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:15am - 11:45am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lomita Library

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm

La Crescenta Library - 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.

Bubbles Galore - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 3 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 5 and up.

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Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Study Room - The Bubble

Smart Start: Toddler Art Time

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Willowbrook Library

Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 3 with parent or caregiver.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

El Monte Library

LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Lynwood Express Library

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.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Compton Library

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Avalon Library

Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For adults.

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

East Los Angeles Library

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinic and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

San Fernando Library

Monochromatic Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lennox Library

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wiseburn Library

Learn about monochromatic art, then create mixed media art pieces using only one color. All materials provided. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South El Monte Library

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Summer Discovery Program: CRAFTY Wednesdays - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Let your children discover their creative side; all art supplies will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Monsterpiece! Watercolor Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cudahy Library

Unleash your imagination through the fun technique of blow painting with straws! Create whimsical monsters using watercolors and explore the basics of color theory. For ages 6 - 12.

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Hands-On Color Science for Kids - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Come join us for some fun science! Kids will learn about diffusion and light by making a toy spinning wheel and doing an experiment with colorful candy. For ages 5 – 12.

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Super Sand Experiment - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Graham Library

Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Wednesdays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Experiment with hydrophobic sand that will not get wet! Will it sink or float in water? It might even bend! Learn why super sand does not get wet and how it can be helpful to the environment. For Ages 5 - 12.

Craft & Create - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Native American Hoop Dancer - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Eric Hernandez is a traditional Native American Hoop Dancer affiliated with the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina with over 20 years of Hoop Dance experience. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.

Wonders of Wildlife - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Animal ambassadors bring music, artifacts, and magic to an interactive program that encourages a love of books while inspiring a curiosity about how special nature and animals are in our lives. For ages 5 - 12.

Roundhouse Aquarium at the Library: Marine Mammals - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us to learn about the Pacific Ocean and the creatures that live there! During the program, you will see dry marine specimens and come face-to-face with live non-poisonous tide pool animals like sea stars and snails. For ages 5 - 12.

Iacoboni Book Club - Hello Beautiful

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we'll be discussing "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano. Copies of the book will be available at the customer service desk. This program is for adults.

Family Freestyle Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Charter Oak Library

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 – 12.

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How to Start a Small Business - Virtual Event

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Program

The Dept. of Economic Opportunity provides entrepreneurs with helpful information on the start-up process in Los Angeles County, including the steps to open your business, commonly required permits, licenses, and other free resources.

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Collaging for Kids - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

Collaging is the creative process of assembling various materials like paper, fabric, photographs, etc. onto another surface to create a new artwork. Join us as we repurpose magazines into new works of art. For ages 5 and up.

Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lake Los Angeles Library

Join us for a special summer bilingual storytime. We will learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an art activity. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Teens: Create A Bird House

Wed, Jul 30, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Learn about wild birds in your area, and welcome local birds to your home by assembling and decorating a bird house. For teens ages 12 - 17.

Be Red Cross Ready and Hands Only CPR - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Join us as the American Red Cross shows participants how to make an emergency kit, family plan, and be informed. CPR training certification is not provided through this course. For Adults.

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Teen Study Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Bag Charms for Teens - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library

Teens, design and create your own decorative bag charms and gift one to a friend or loved one. For ages 12 - 17.

Movie at the Library: Moana - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:50pm

Carson Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the Carson Library for a viewing of 'Moana', the story of an adventurous teenager who sets sail to save her people. For ages 5 - 12.

Decorate Your Own LA County Library Water Bottle - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lancaster Library - Group Study Room

Decorate a reusable water bottle as part of Plastic-Free July and become a conservation superstar by learning about what you can do to prevent marine plastic pollution. Water bottles while supplies last. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Inventor and Engineer Otis Boykin - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

Come join us to learn about Otis Boykin's life and inventions. Learn how his circuitry inventions impacted the world and have some fun creating an LED paper craft. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Bubblemania - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Westlake Village Library

Learn the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles! For ages 4 - 12

Artsy Animals - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room

Discover how to make a unique paper collage of your favorite pet, using construction paper, printed paper, scissors, and glue. Take a look at our display of animal books, if you need inspiration. Then show everyone what you made! For ages 5 - 12.

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Teen Poetry Café - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Covina Library - Seminar Room

Teens will enjoy pastries and learn various types of poetry such as, blackout poetry, spine poetry, and magnetic poetry. Come enjoy the fun! For Ages 12 – 17.

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lomita Library - Meeting Room

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

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Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

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Zany Zoe Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

Zany Zoë’s magical discoveries program is an interactive program that impresses kids of all ages. From a dancing table to a snake appearing magically, it’s sure to get the attention of all. For kids ages 5 – 12.

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Bouncy Ball Experiment - In-Person

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alondra Library

Think like a chemist and create the perfect bouncy ball that has the most bounce! Which bouncy ball do you think will bounce the highest? The smaller or larger one? Let's find out together! For ages 5 - 13 with adult caregiver.

Book Club: CONNIE - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

El Monte Library - Study Room

Bibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a facilitated discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of copies are available for book club attendees at the library. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.

Raising Resilient Children - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Join us to learn about raising resilient children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of ages 3-12.

Create & Unwind - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Relax and create with us! There are various ways to de-stress from writing, drawing, or coloring. For adults.

Crochet and Knit - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Come join us for an evening of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 2 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit? Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+

Games Day at the Library! - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Avalon Library

Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess -- come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an instructor-led workshop teaching basic acrylic painting techniques and composition. For adults.

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Create & Explore: Preschool Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 31, 9:45am - 10:45am

Wiseburn Library

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Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Have fun with your child and explore early STEAM concepts by color mixing! Exercise your child's fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece. Registration Required. For ages 0-5 with their caregivers.

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Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - 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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Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Manhattan Beach Library

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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STEM for Youngsters: Magnetism - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:40am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Lancaster Library

Learn about magnetism with hands-on activities for preschoolers. For children ages 3 - 5 years with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:30am

La Puente Library

Come enjoy some play and bonding time with your baby through rhymes, songs, and books! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - 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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Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Walnut Library - 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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Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Huntington Park Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

El Monte Library - 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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Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Agoura Hills Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodcrest Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lancaster Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - 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.

Americn Red Cross Blood Drive - Located in the Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Fernando Library - 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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Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 5:00pm

La Crescenta Library

Make a difference in lives of others by donating blood. Join the American Red Cross in a good deed. The Blood Drive will be held in the Library Community Room.

Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

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Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Los Nietos Library - 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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Author Talk: The Mind Electric with Pria Anand - Virtual Event

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Mirada Library - 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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Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Program

You’re invited to a conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric, that looks at the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories that our brains tell to us.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Puente Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East Los Angeles Library

Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Stimulate your child’s learning through music and educational toys while they engage in various styles of play. For early learners ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Hawthorne Library

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Artesia Library

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lynwood Express Library

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Summer Discovery Program: Build & Explore - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Compton Library

Build and Explore - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Marina del Rey Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

This month, we'll explore Where'd You Go, Bernadette, by Maria Semple. This humorous novel is centered around an eccentric and reclusive architect Bernadette Fox, who suddenly disappears just days before a family trip to Antarctica. For adults.

End of Summer Celebration - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Join us for ice cream, ice cream trivia, and a fun craft as we say farewell to summer! Parents: Refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available. For ages 5 - 12.

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! Special Summer Discovery Program edition! For ages 12 - 18.

Harry Potter Birthday Bash - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at the library! There will be games, art projects, and snacks. If you love Harry Potter and the Wizarding World then this is a not to be missed event. Costumes are welcomed! For ages 8 - 108.

Harry Potter Birthday Celebration - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Florence Library

Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We will have trivia, activities, fun photo opportunities, and cupcakes. Wizarding attire encouraged but not required. For the whole family.

Cómo comenzar su negocio pequeño - Evento Virtual

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Program

El Dept. de Oportunidades Económicas le ofrecerá información útil sobre el proceso de empezar un negocio en el condado de Los Ángeles, incluyendo pasos para abrir su negocio, permisos, licencias comúnmente requeridos y recursos gratuitos.

Make Cosmic Slime! - Summer Discovery Program

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services. For ages 14 - 18.

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Graham Library

The Galaxy is vast and deep. Let's learn some facts about space and our galaxy then we will make our own cosmic slime. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.

Summer Discovery Program: Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor Painting - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Adult 101: Mindfulness - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Are you mindful of your own mind? Come by your library and learn about mindfulness and techniques on how to stay mindful. Teens will also design their own miniature Zen Garden. While supplies last. For teens, ages 13 – 17.

D&D for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

If you are interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons, now's your chance! Join us on a D&D adventure using pre-created characters and learn the basics of how to play. All supplies are provided. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Mandala Bookmarks - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Westlake Village Library

Mandalas are used as a meditation aid and can be seen as a visual representation of our universe. We will practice meditating while creating our own mandala bookmarks. For ages 13 - 17.

ERD Library Kids Zone - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Join us for ERD Library Kids Zone! Children will have the opportunity to escape the heat and play board games, video games, and build with bricks, blocks, or magnetic tiles all while making new friends!

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

Adult 101: Stress Management - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room

Tired of being stressed out? Take a break and join us as we create our own stress balls and learn other healthy ways to effectively reduce stress. For teens ages 12 – 18.

Back-to-School Resource Fair

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Black Resource Center

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Lennox Library

It's back-to-school time! Join us for fun activities and free stuff to get your students ready for school.

Bubble Galore - In-Person

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

Game Night - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charter Oak Library

Join us for a fun filled evening of games! We'll have an eclectic mix of nostalgic board games and the latest and greatest, with games for all ages, from toddlers to adults! For adults and families.

Marina del Rey Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

George Nye, Jr. Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawndale Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Montebello Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hawaiian Gardens Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library - Study Room B

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English. Instruction is provided by Saahas for Cause.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Carson Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Westlake Village Library

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duarte Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Paramount Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Gabriel Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

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.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Westlake Village Library

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.

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hawthorne Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Duct Tape Water Bottle Holder

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

La Mirada Library - Meeting Room

Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Relax and color a country scene and celebrate American Adventures Month. All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+

Collage Comics: Dog Man Book Party - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero comic as unique as you! Can't draw? No problem! Use collage to create a comic for every skill level! For kids aged 6-12.

Sweet Celebration - Summer Discovery Program Grand Finale

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pico Rivera Library

We're celebrating the end of summer and all the children that participated in our Summer Discovery Program! Make a paper plate ice cream craft and walk the runway to pick up your reading certificate. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! While supplies last. For teens, ages 13 – 17.

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

The WeHo Sci-fi Book Club - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

West Hollywood Library - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room

Are you a fan of science fiction? If so, you should join the WeHo Sci-Fi book club! A safe space where we'll delve into the worlds of classic and contemporary science fiction. For adults.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

Join us as our Friends of the Library sells a wide selection of children's, teen, adult, and foreign language books, as well as DVDs, Books on CD, and music CDs. This event may be canceled if the temperature is too hot.

Play & Explore: Ice Cream Summer - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 10:15am - 11:00am

Charter Oak Library

Sat, Aug 02, 10:15am - 11:15am

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy some icy treats on hot summer days! Explore various summer themed sensory activities, such as ice cream shop decoration, pom pom sundae sensory bin, ice and lemonade water play, and more. For ages 2 - 5 and their parent or caregiver.

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Toddler Art Time - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hermosa Beach Library

Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 3 with parent or caregiver.

Paws to Read - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library - Children's Area

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from B.A.R.K. (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) therapy dogs. For ages 7 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Party Animals in the Library - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we learn about animal mutualism, two species that live nearby and help each other-kind of like an inter-species party! Then make your own party animal portraits by choosing two symbiotic animals. Don't forget the party hats! For ages 6-12.

Middle School Book Club - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss 'The Color of Sound' by Emily Barth Isler. For ages 11 - 14.

Rescheduled

Book Discussion for Adults: A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda - In-Person

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Saturday, August 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sorensen Library

Read, then come discuss this introspective generational novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. For adults.

Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Temple City Library - 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

What do tennis balls, computers and salad dressing have in common? Join us to learn how all these polymers compare, how you use polymers every day, and even use some science to create your own! For teens ages 12 - 18.

Adult Book Club - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

Enjoy a summer-themed book with Littlerock Library's Adult Book Club as we discuss 'Paper Palace' by Miranda Cowley Heller. Pick up a copy at Littlerock Library or use Libby for a digital version. This program is for adults.

Baila Baila Bilingual Show - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun, educational time with Isabel Brazon, the creator of Baila Baila Spanish Music for kids. Come sing and dance while you learn some Spanish in this very interactive dynamic show. For ages 2 – 5 and caregivers.

Mini Painters - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Summer Discovery Program: Let's Make Books! - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hawthorne Library

Let's get creative! Book artist Debra Disman will teach students how to make accordion books and pop-up books. Make your own unique book to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.

Fused Glass Pendant Workshop - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Create a one-of-a-kind fused glass pendant by arranging and layering small bits of colored glass using tweezers and glue.

Drag Story Hour - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun drag storytime with the fabulous Queen Angelina reading stories that promote diversity and inclusion! Co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood through WeHo Arts. For children of all ages.

Sat, Aug 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Scrapbooking 101 - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Littlerock Library

This program is for those new to scrapbooking and experienced scrapbookers alike. Layouts, themes, tools, and techniques will be discussed. Please bring photos you are comfortable cutting. For adults.

Mehndi: South Asian Henna Body Painting - In-person program

Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Hawaiian Gardens Library

Mehndi, otherwise known as henna, is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Parul Gandhi, an expert in Henna designs, will demonstrate and apply Henna art on the hands. For teens ages 13 - 17

Afternoon Art & Ice Cream - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

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STEM Party with Cubelets - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Drop by the Pico Rivera Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! For teens ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Diamond Bar Library

If you've never worked with robots before, Cubelets are a perfect way to start. These color-coded kits have different blocks to sense input, process data, and perform actions. Start with something simple, then see where your imagination takes you!

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Wonders of Wildlife - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Meet some wild animals up close and personal with Cheryl Rendes, an edzoocator, and her Wonders of Wildlife. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver

Teen Advisory Board: Persona - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Montebello Library

People wear different masks or put on different faces, depending on the norms of the social situation they are in. For Ages 12 - 17

Family Movie and Art: Paddington in Peru - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Follow Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through Peru. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.

Summer Art - Create Your Own Critter! - DIY Pom Pom Animals - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Pom poms are commonly used in different crafts, but have you ever thought about making your own? For ages 5 - 12 and their families.

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Bebe Moore Campbell Club - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room

During Bebe Moore Campbell Club, we explore self-help books, try mental wellness strategies, and hopefully find a moment to breathe. This session, we will continue the the discussion of journaling and try different journal prompts. For adults.

Summer Discovery Program: Stick Structures - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Movie: Jurassic World (2015) - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Lancaster Library

Relax and join us as we watch a film on our huge 90" TV! Light refreshments provided. For adults.

Summer Discovery Program: Color Exploration - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

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Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Woodcrest Library

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hollydale Library

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.

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Rivera Library - 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.

Art Activity for Adults with Developmental Differences

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norwood Library - 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided.*

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Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Los Nietos Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Little Reader's Book Club - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Hollydale Library

Mon, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

Young readers are invited to join us as we read together Small Stanley's Big Lis of Scary Stuff and share our thoughts in a fun and engaging discussion followed by an art activity. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chet Holifield Library

Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12.

Family Game Night - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Topanga Library - 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Florence Library

Have fun playing board games with us! Learn skills and make new friends! For the whole family.

Express Yourself - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room

Explore your creativity and individuality with this artistic workshop. Learn about the power of positivity and create an art piece that will remind you of your new life skill! For teens ages 12 – 18.

Book Adventures: How to Spot a Best Friend

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Come celebrate National Friendship Day with us by joining us in this read aloud of, "How to Spot a Best Friend" by Bea Birdsong! We'll discuss the meaning of friendship and then create friendship bracelets and or charms! Ages 5 - 12

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for ages 18+. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Charter Oak Library

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.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Rowland Heights Library

Join us for a fun bonding experience with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books! For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

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Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Acton Agua Dulce Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Castaic Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

El Camino Real Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lake Los Angeles Library

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.

Author Talk: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk - Virtual Event

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:40am

East Rancho Dominguez Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Program

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Florence Library

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Please join us after storytime for a color exploration craft! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Live Oak Library - 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.

The Darkest Hour Book Club - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - 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.

Canvas Art

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

Discover the joy and wonder of tape resist painting! Kids will learn about this simple art technique and then use masking tape and vibrant paint to create their own unique artwork. For children ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

We will discuss 'The Oligarch's Daughter' by Joseph Finder. Copies available at the library. For adults.

Zany Zoe Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Magic Castle Magician Zany Zoe presents a family-friendly, high-energy show that will have you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy amazing effects, tons of audience interaction, music, dance, and tricks to take home. For ages 5 - 12 and their families.

The Wacko Show - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Presenting the one and only Wacko, international magician and headlining comic! Wacko mixes delightful sleight of hand magic with a touch of comedy. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Wild Man Dan Show: Venomous vs. Poisonous - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Diamond Bar Library

Tie-dye and color mixing is fun for children of all ages. Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece!

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for an exciting, educational adventure! Wild Man Dan brings live demonstrations, real-life stories, and explore and interact with the amazing world of snakes, spiders, and more. For ages 5 – 12 and their adult caregiver.

Gift Making Workshop - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library

Join us to learn the joy of gift giving! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or beginner, this hands-on workshop will help spark creativity and yield the perfect gift for someone’s special day, or any day at all! For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

Crochet Club for Teens and Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater

Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting? We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome. For ages 13 and up.

Summer Discovery Program: Stick Structures - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lennox Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Retro Art - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room

Revisit Pop Art from the groovy 1960s. Learn about the happening artists of that period. Then create your own far out magical mystery work of art! For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Huntington Park Library

Getting Teenagers Connected - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Join us to learn about Getting Teenagers Connected and to explore strategies you can take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian.

Book Party: Going on a Bear Hunt! - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Wiseburn Library

Join us for a reading of the book We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rose, then decorate your binoculars and look for your own stuffed bear to take home. While supplies lasts. For ages 3 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Prepare with Pedro - In-Person

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Alondra Library

Come learn how we can prepare for earthquakes! Children will identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies and gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared. For ages 4 - 7 with adult caregiver. Registration Required.

Book to Screen: The Summer I Turned Pretty - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Are dystopias not your thing? Try a romance instead with The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just like every other summer of her life, but this time things are very different. Ages 14 - 17

Women and Books Discussing All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall - In-Person and Virtual Program

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join the book club for a hybrid (in-person and online) discussion of All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall. For adults.

Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Coloring is not just for children. It can be a soothing pass time to relieve stress, enhance mindfulness, and promote relaxation through the use of complex and detailed designs. This program is for adults 18 and up.

Pom-Pom Cactus - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

Discover the science of plant adaptations and the role of form and function in nature, then create your own spiky (but soft!) pom-pom cactus to take home! For ages 13 - 17

Dave Skale's Comedy Magic Extravaganza! - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Let's celebrate your summer reading accomplishments with a magic show! You will be fascinated by Magician David Skale as he entertains us with a "magic carpet ride," a live bunny, and lots of laughs. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

The Darkest Hour Book Club - Virtual Program

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Agoura Hills Library

We will discuss 'The Oligarch's Daughter' by Joseph Finder. Copies available at the library. For adults.

Wed, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 06, 10:15am - 11:00am

Stevenson Ranch Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Diamond Bar Library

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.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Quartz Hill Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 10:50am

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

East Los Angeles Library

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.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

South Whittier Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 11:15am - 11:45am

A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Wed, Aug 06, 11:15am - 11:45am

Hacienda Heights Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:15am - 11:35am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lomita Library

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.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

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.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person

Wed, Aug 06, 11:45am - 12:15pm

West Hollywood Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

El Monte Library

LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.

Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Study Room - The Bubble

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Willowbrook Library

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.

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lennox Library

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Compton Library

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library

Brettso The Great's Magic and Balloon Puppet Show - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Alondra Library

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.

Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Wiseburn Library

Celebrate the end of the Summer Discovery Program with Brettso’s fun family show, featuring magic tricks and creative balloon sculptures that will amaze and entertain. For kids ages 5 - 14 with a caregiver.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

End of Summer Karaoke Bash! - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Join us for our Karaoke Bash, celebrating the end of the Summer Discovery Program! Sing a song, meet new friends, enjoy tasty treats, and celebrate a summer well read! So, grab the mic and end the summer on a high note!

Mystery Book Club in person 'The Queens of Crime' - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss Marie Benedict's 'The Queens of Crime'. For adults.

Summer Discovery Program: Tube Monsters - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Learn about recycling at home and the important role it plays in taking care of our beloved planet. Then, create a small art project using upcycled materials to take home. For ages 6 - 12.

Bath Fizzies for Teens - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

What makes a bath fizzy fizz? Unleash your inner chemist as you learn about the chemical reactions at play and craft your own bath fizzy to take home. For ages 11 - 17.

Dog Man Book Party - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Dog Man by joining us for a super awesome party with art activities and games to celebrate our favorite half-dog half-human hero created by Dav Pilkey. For Ages 5 - 12.

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Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Charter Oak Library

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

Let's Get Organized - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Let's get ready for school! Get organized and design your own desk organizer using your own unique creative skills. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For teens in grades 6 - 12.

Summer Treasure Boxes - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

As we close out the Summer Discovery Program, we look back on the treasury of books, activities and memories we have enjoyed. Join us in decorating your own treasure box that you can fill with special small items! For the whole family.

Ooh-La-La Face Painting - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater

Celebrate the completion of our Summer Discovery Program with face painting, music, and games! Tell us about all the books you read and all the activities you completed! For children.

Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

Christopher T. Magician: Everybody Wins! - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room

Come celebrate your Summer Discovery Program achievements with Christopher T. Magician as he blends magic, comedy, and excitement into a celebration of popular children’s books. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Summer Suncatchers - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

A suncatcher is a decorative ornament, designed to capture and reflect sunlight. They are often hung in windows or other areas that receive sunlight. Join us as we celebrate summer by creating beautiful summer themed suncatchers. For ages 5 and up.

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Child Abuse Prevention

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room

This workshop will cover different forms of child abuse and risk factors. We will also discuss protective measures and the impact of positive childhood experiences.

Summer Celebration - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate the final days of our Summer Discovery Program 2025 with Bingo for books and cool prizes. For kids ages 5 – 12.

STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Adult 101: Find Your Inner Glow - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Teens – Join us during National Wellness Month and gain valuable tips and tricks for creating healthy habits, managing stress, and crafting a glowing start to self-care. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Teen Advisory Board with DIY Art - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Are you a teen interested in making a difference? You'll have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs. Work with teens that show your interest in the library. For teens ages 13 - 17. Registration required.

Watercolor Wonders - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Dive into a world of color and creativity at "Watercolor Wonders!" Kids will have a blast exploring fun painting techniques while learning about colors, blending, and self-expression through art! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Summer Discovery Closing Party

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hawthorne Library

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

Game Day

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Find out the history of games and how they have changed throughout the years. Improve your decision making and problem-solving skills by playing classic board games, indoor games, and video games at the library! Ages 12 - 17.

Classics Book Club

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

A discussion of "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli. For adults

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Let’s celebrate your summer reading and activities achievements! We will play games, have face painting, give prizes, and serve light snacks/refreshments. A list of ingredients will be available. For ages 0 - 17 with a parent or caregiver.

Fun & Games & Magic! - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bell Express Library

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John Abrams from School of Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.

Bubble Galore - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hollydale Library

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

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Watercolor Postcard - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Create a one-of-a-kind postcard with water, and a brush. Then send it to your best friend, favorite cousin, or a long-lost relative! For Adults

Painting Rocks! A Colors and Connections Workshop - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Malibu Library

Pepperdine Professor of Psychology Khahn Bui returns with her program that cultivates well being, restores mental health, and combats loneliness. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For adults.

Writing Workshop for Teens - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lancaster Library

Join us as we put pen to paper and let the creativity flow. Create new worlds, dive into depths of poetry, or write your own narrative. We’ll chat about story ideas, characters and writing exercises to spark your imagination! For ages 13 – 17.

Adult 101: How to Build a Budget - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Let's Paint Ceramics! - In-Person

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alondra Library

Join us for a relaxing evening painting ceramics and listening to music. Painting fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and emotional development. For ages ages 6 - 12.

Book Speed Dating - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Expand your reading horizons with Book Speed Dating! Join us for a lovely evening at the library to "meet" a variety of books across different authors and genres. Discover your next great book to take home for free. One book per customer. For adults.

Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit? Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+

Knit, Crochet, and Craft - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy an evening of crafting for adults where you can learn knitting and crochet basics! Experienced crafters are invited to check out books and magazines for new projects and to exchange ideas with fellow knitters and crocheters. For adults.

Mystery Book Club Virtual 'The Queens of Crime' - Virtual Meeting

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss Marie Benedict's 'The Queens of Crime'. For adults.

Park Tales: An Ocean of Possibilities - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bluffs Park

Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park. For ages 2 - 5.

Adult All Abilities Color & Play - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lancaster Library

Come relax and get creative with our adult coloring pages featuring animals and nature, mandala designs, and positive phrases, or play with our fun and soothing kinetic sand. Open to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. For adults.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - 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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Thu, Aug 07, 10:15am - 10:40am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Thu, Aug 07, 10:15am - 10:30am

La Puente Library

Come enjoy some play and bonding time with your baby through rhymes, songs, and books! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Rowland Heights Library - 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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Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hermosa Beach Library

Join us for a lively discussion of There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Sharfak. Books are available for check out at the library. For adults.

Library for All - In Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Agoura Hills Library

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.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we close out the summer with a fun morning of board games! For adults with disabilities and their caregivers

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library

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.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Activities that encourage matching and sorting are a fun interactive way to learn basic early childhood skills. For ages 2 – 5 with their caregivers.

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Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodcrest Library

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.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Fernando Library - 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.

Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

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Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Mirada Library - 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Puente Library

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.

Summer Discovery Wrap-Up Party - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lennox Library - 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Say "So long!" to summer at our Summer Discover Wrap-Up Party! Redeem your game cards to collect your prizes and join us for games, frozen treats, and a raffle! For all ages.

Summer Discovery Program: Color Sorting Creations - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lennox Library

Matching and sorting are fun ways to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items to match the colors in egg carton wells and then use the items for a process-based art activity! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Artesia Library

Thu, Aug 07, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Please join us for senior chair yoga. The sessions are instructor-led by Sonya Perry. For ages 55+. Sponsored by Friends of Norwood Library. For Adults

Decorate a Tote - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

La Verne Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lynwood Express Library

Everyone can use a tote bag to carry things. Let your imagination run wild and personalize a tote! For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Brain Games - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Keep your brain fresh with engaging games like Qwirkle, Qwix, Kingdomino, and more! Especially for adults 55 and up. Games are provided by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library.

Build and Explore - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Shrinky Dink Pins for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wiseburn Library

Get ready for some shrinkin' fun during the Summer Discovery Program! Design your own pins out of shrinky dink plastic that magically shrinks to 1/3 its size and learn the science behind it. All materials provided. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Basic Computer Skills: 2013 Word Basics Part 2: Formatting Documents - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing within your Word documents in this class. For Ages 18+

CrEATive Plate Cooking Demonstration - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

In this creative, hands-on cooking experience, you will create your own delicious treat while learning cooking methods and safety! For ages 10 - 18.

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Summer Discovery Program: Pom-Pom Launcher - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Summer Discovery Program: Positivity Mug - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Have a quote or saying that inspires you? Put it on a mug! Join us and decorate a mug with a positive quote or saying to motivate you when you need it using permanent markers. All materials provided. For teen ages 13 - 17

Ice Cream Social - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the end of the Summer Discovery Program! While you are here, take some time to learn about what library resources we have to help you when school starts. Everyone welcome!

Henna Body Art - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

Learn about the art of henna during this educational art demonstration led by staff from the Karishma Beauty Salon, and then get your own temporary body design! For ages 12 - 17.

Face Painting Workshop - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Topanga Library - Meeting Room

It's the end of our Summer Discovery Program! Join us for a fun, interactive, and engaging workshop to learn the basics of face painting, including different techniques and tools used to create various designs. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers.

International Snack Taste Test

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Hungry to learn about other cultures? Join us to try out snacks from different countries while we learn about their customs and traditions. For teens ages 12 - 18.

D&D for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or guardian

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room

Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 13 – 17.

MakMo: Art of Wassily Kandinsky - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Westlake Village Library

Join us for an activity inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky where you will learn about synesthesia by "drawing music." For ages 6 - 12.

Summer Discovery Program: Amate Bark Painting - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

SDP Finale: Bubblemania - The Science of Bubbles - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room

Dive into the world of journaling to boost your mindfulness, memory, and communication skills. Learn where to begin to make it a habit and practice with writing exercises.

DIY: Design Your Book Bag - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Black Resource Center

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Malibu Library - Meeting Room

It's just weeks to go until classes start! Have you done your last minute Summer Reading? We've got all the MHS and MMS recommended books lists and the corresponding books, and you can decorate a book bag to take them home. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Adult 101: Mindfulness and Wellbeing - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Mindfulness is the intentional act of calming the mind. Join us for a brief introduction to mindfulness techniques and how you can benefit. We’ll learn some breathing exercises and practice mindfulness with a tranquil craft. For ages 13 – 17.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Back to School Dry Erase Boards - In Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Carson Library

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! After the meeting, learn about our resources for students and make your own dry erase board to help you get organized! For teens.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting - In-Person

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Alondra Library - Conference Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Have suggestions on how we can improve our teen area or program ideas? Join the Teen Advisory Board! I'd love to hear from you! For teens ages 13-17.

Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Adult 101: Journaling and Vision Boards - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alondra Library

Craft and Chill Club

Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Florence Library

Let’s craft & chill together doing some relaxing art in a low-key setting. These crafts are for giving yourself a mental break and just having some fun with other chill teens. All supplies are provided by the chill librarian. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Summer Discovery Program Finale Party - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Let's celebrate the end of the Summer Discovery Program! Everyone who attends this program will receive snacks, drinks, and a book. For children ages 0 - 17 with their parent or caregiver.

Smart Start: Baby Band - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Diamond Bar Library

Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us!

Fri, Aug 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

George Nye, Jr. Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Montebello Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hawaiian Gardens Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library - Study Room B

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English. Instruction is provided by Saahas for Cause.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Carson Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Westlake Village Library

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Artesia Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duarte Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Paramount Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Gabriel Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bell Express Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Verne Library - 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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Fri, Aug 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an interactive and informative presentation about Alzheimer's with the Alzheimer's Association. For adults.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Westlake Village Library

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.

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodcrest Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Teen Craft: Mini Tote Bag - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an Adult 101 workshop at the library where you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and make your own mini tote bag! All supplies provided. For ages 13 – 17

Crochet Crew - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Back to School Celebration - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy story, games and activities to help overcome your back-to-school jitters. Bring your backpack and join us for an hour of fun brought to you by Rowland Heights Library's Teen Advisory Board! For ages 4 - 10 and their parent or caregiver.

Rescheduled

Sweet Celebration - Summer Discovery Program Grand Finale

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Friday, August 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pico Rivera Library

Adult 101: Life Skills for Teens: Decision Making - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Temple City Library - Meeting Room

When you've got too many choices and not enough fingers to count them on, it can become difficult to move forward. Come by the library to gain insight on decision-making and how you can make the right choices for yourself. For teens ages 13-17.

Tie Dye Workshop - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Second Saturday Book Sale - Book Sale

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm

West Covina Library

Join us as our Friends of the West Covina Library hold their 2nd Saturday Book sale! The FOL will be selling a wide selection of children's, teen, adult, and foreign language books, as well as DVDs, Books on CD, and music CDs.

Family Storytime - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Join our monthly book club for an engaging discussion of our latest selection, "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett. 

Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Carson Library - Meeting Room

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bell Gardens Library

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.

Last Chance Read-a-Thon - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Did you miss out on all the Summer Discovery Fun? It’s not too late! Join us and enjoy a quiet place to read, complete activities, and win prizes. Drop in for as long as you want and bring your current book or choose from one of our suggestions.

Book Discussion for Adults: A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda - In-Person

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Read, then come discuss this introspective generational novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. For adults.

Conversation Club for Adults - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Temple City Library - 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.

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. The session includes a topic of the day. For Adults 18+

Summer Discovery Program: Color Sorting Creations - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Your child will collect items that match the colors in egg carton wells, then use them for a process-based art activity to show their creativity! For ages 2-5 with their caregivers.

Music and Movement for Babies - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Back to School Desk Organizer - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Montebello Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a back-to-school activity to learn about the library's online resources that will help you with homework. After, you will decorate your own desk organizer. For Ages 5 - 12. Registration required.

End of Summer Reading: Finale Carnival - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Compton Library

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.

Sat, Aug 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Compton Library

Join us for our third annual end of summer reading finale as we celebrate with books, activities, games, and more! Don't forget to bring your book bucks to redeem for prizes! Ages 4 - 12 and their adult caregiver.

Pom-Pom Physics - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Art Supply Swap

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library

Looking to pick up a new artsy hobby but don't want to buy new supplies? Join us for our first ever Art Supply Swap! Bring your new or gently used non-hazardous craft supplies and swap with your fellow artists. For all ages.

Hunters from the Night Sky - Painted Owls - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Join Margo Gravelle in learning about the "hunters from the night sky!" Learn how to create a painted owl and make something to take home. All materials will be provided. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

The Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the end of Summer Discovery Program at this special show with the amazing Michael Rayner! This high-energy, hilarious juggling spectacle will have you laughing out of your seat and asking yourself, "How does he do that?!"

DIY Mini Tote Bag for Adults - In-Person Program

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Learn to sew with a sewing machine at the library! Librarian Priscilla will show you the basics of operating a sewing machine and guide you through making a mini tote bag. All supplies will be provided. For adults

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Droning with Drones 4 Kids

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hawthorne Library

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room

Have you ever flown a drone? Join Drones4kids for a brand new drone-flying program in the library meeting room! Not only will kids have the opportunity to fly a drone, they will also learn about how drones are utilized in different careers.

Family Game Day

Sat, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room

Play Bingo and other board and active games with family and friends. Check out our game-related book display for family game ideas to enjoy together at home.

Conversation Circle - In-person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation circle and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day.

Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hollydale Library

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.

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Rivera Library - 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.

Movie Monday: In the Soup (1992) - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norwood Library - 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.

Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a screening of the 1992 film In the Soup, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel and directed by Alexandre Rockwell. Rated R. For adults.

Learn to Knit or Crochet - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

STEAM Monday: Volcanoes - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Join us and learn about volcanos and volcanic eruptions! Then use your creativity to create your own volcano out of dough and we'll then use science to cause a volcanic eruption! Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Back to School Family Bingo Night - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Florence Library

Experience family fun with Bingo before school is back in session! Learn more about the resources the library has for students and get a free book while supplies last! For the whole family.

DIY Water Bottles - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Stay cool in the heat by customizing your own water bottle with quotes or pictures from your favorite books or comics. All materials provided. For teens ages 12 - 17.

Evening Book Club: "Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting" by Clare Pooley - In-Person Program

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Join us for stories and rhymes followed by playtime with an assortment of developmentally appropriate toys. For children ages 0 – 4 with parents or caregivers.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Charter Oak Library

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.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Florence Library

Join us for a fun session of crafting and learning geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. For adults.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun bonding experience with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books! For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

This event is full

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Acton Agua Dulce Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Castaic Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

El Camino Real Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lake Los Angeles Library

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.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a session of play, curiosity, and creativity with infant toys, art supplies, puppets, and more! For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Live Oak Library - 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.

Storytime with a Cop - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Anthony Quinn Library - 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Hawthorne Library

Join us for a special afternoon storytime in partnership with the Hawthorne Police Department. Officers will read picture books, and there will be refreshments afterwards. A full list of ingredients will be provided. For ages 2 - 5 with a caregiver.

Digital Drop-In: Libby & Kanopy - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Diamond Bar Library - Teen Study Room

Free downloadable audiobooks, music, and streaming videos are waiting for you. Learn how to download and enjoy them on your tv, smartphone, tablet, or computer. For Adults.

기억력 유지 - Preserving Your Memory

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

아동 청소년기 행동과 장애에 대한 이해를 돕고 대처하는 방법을 알아봅니다. 18세 이상 성인 참여 가능. 이 프로그램은 엘에이 카운티 정신 건강국과 함께 합니다.

Adult Coloring

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

A relaxing afternoon of coloring and music. For adults.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Drop-In Hands-Only CPR - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free trainings on Hands-Only CPR, a life-saving skill that increases the survival rate of a person in cardiac arrest emergency.

Nonfiction Book Club: 'Eight Bears' - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

In response to the increase in deaths caused by fentanyl and other opioids, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health will be offering free prepackaged doses of naloxone nasal spray (Narcan).

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Join us to discuss Buddy Levy's 'Eight Bears'. For Adults.

SDP Finale Party - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Let's celebrate the end of the Summer Discovery Program with games and food! Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. For Ages 12 - 18

提升記憶力 - Preserving Your Memory

Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Walnut Library

隨著年齡增長，我們可能會有記憶力退化的狀況。這場講座將提供實用的技巧和刺激大腦練習，能提高您的思考能力，並將「健忘」降到最低。歡迎18歲以上的成年人參加。此演講由洛杉磯縣政府心理健康局與Walnut圖書館共同合辦。

Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

Building Block Bonanza - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Florence Library

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon and test your building skills using blocks, planks, and tiles! For the whole family.

Crochet Club for Teens and Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting? We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome. For ages 13 and up.

Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lennox Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a bilingual storytime and learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by a fun art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

MākMō: Synesthesia and Artwork - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an activity inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky where you will learn about synesthesia by "drawing music." Participants will learn about synesthesia, different color theories, and Wassily Kandinsky. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.

Book Party: The Dreamatics by Michelle Cuevas - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lancaster Library - Group Study Room

We will discuss this fantasy about a place called The Lunarian Grand, one of the places from where Luna's wonderful dreams are born and performed, until Bad Dreams come. Then, we will each make a diorama of our dreams! Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8.

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Carson Library - Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon of games. We’ve got board games, card games, brain teasers and more. Hang out and learn some new games with new friends at the library. For ages 13 – 17.

Yarnival - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Huntington Park Library

Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawndale Library

Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+.

Adult 101: Driving Towards Safer Road Practices - In Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

In this program, you will learn about basic car maintenance for a better and safer driving experience. Stop by the library to learn more about how to keep your car in good shape for years to come. For ages 13 – 17

Relax & Color for Adults - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room

Join us for a session of coloring for adults. Coloring can be a relaxing and therapeutic way to de-stress while being creative. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring book or pages. For adults.

Play & Explore! - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

George Nye, Jr. Library

Come join us for play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For babies 0 - 36 months with their parent or caregiver.

Toddler Paint - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Compton Library

Build your toddler's pre-literacy, sensory, and motor skills while enjoying fingerpainting and art stamps. For ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Build and Explore - In-Person

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alondra Library - Conference Room

Building 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. Registration Required.

Holocaust Museum LA presents... - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

An Inspiring Story of Survival: Rachel Schwartz. For adults.

Sushi Demonstration - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Andy Matsuda will demonstrate how to make sushi roll and garnishing fruit. For ages 18+

This event is full

Listening is an Art - Audiobook Club

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room

Join us in the meeting room for our Audiobook Club, Listening is an Art! We'll be listening to the fourth and final hour of, "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho while you work on an art project. A variety of materials will be provided. For adults.

Book Club Tuesday - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Agoura Hills Library

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 12 - 18.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hollydale Library

Join us this month for a facilitated discussion of "Counterfeit" by Kirstin Chen. Copies of the current title are available to check-out at the customer service desk while supplies last. New members are always welcome! For adults.

Malibu Library Speaker Series: Brian Muirhead - In-Person Program

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Malibu City Hall

Brian Muirhead is a leader in the field of deep space exploration. He is Chief Architect for the Mars Sample Return campaign, JPL's effort to study and develop the key technologies needed to return samples from the surface of Mars.

Wed, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library

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.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Diamond Bar Library - 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.

This event is full

Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Quartz Hill Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Legacy Park

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 10:50am

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

East Los Angeles Library

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.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Sorensen Library - Meeting Room

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movement, and an art activity while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am

A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:45am

Hacienda Heights Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15am - 11:35am

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Littlerock Library

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.

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person

Wed, Aug 13, 11:45am - 12:15pm

West Hollywood Library - 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

El Monte Library

LA County Library customers can pick up a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl testing strips at a select locations. For all ages.

Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Temple City Library - Study Room - The Bubble

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Willowbrook Library

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.

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lennox Library

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library

Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Strip Clinics - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Compton Library

Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

West Hollywood Library

Creatability Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 12:15pm - 1:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun session of art, crafts, or games geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Alondra Library

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.

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Artesia Book Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Artesia Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a book discussion. The book for August is "Very Cold People" by Sarah Manguso.

MāKMō: Marble Run - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room

Join us in learning about and creating customized marble run mazes. The marbles will swivel, zig zag and zoom through your constructions. For ages 5 - 12 and their adult caregiver.

Needle Arts Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room

Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.

Back to School Suncatchers! - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Back to school season is here! Learn about different library resources to help with homework and then create a special school themed suncatcher to commemorate the end of summer. For children ages 5 - 12, accompanied by a caregiver.

Memory Frames - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Think about some of your favorite memories from the past year, then decorate a special frame to hold a photograph or artwork of your memory so you can remember it all year long or give it to a friend or family member! For ages 12 – 17.

Stuffed Animal Pillows - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Children will learn about the fundamental components of a sewing machine, practice sewing a straight stitch, and create a miniature pillow. This program will introduce children to the basics of machine sewing. For ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver

Adult 101: Find Your Inner Glow (Wellness) - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hawthorne Library

Teens – Join us during National Wellness Month and gain valuable tips and tricks for creating healthy habits, managing stress, and crafting a glowing start to self-care. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Kara Walker: Creating Silhouettes - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Los Angeles Library

Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Learn about the iconic artist Kara Walker known for her bold style, from creating eye catching silhouettes, to a building high art piece made entirely of sugar. Afterwards we will create our own silhouettes to take home. For adults.

Back to School Desk Organizer - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norwalk Library - Meeting Room

Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Walnut Library - Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For Adults.

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit? Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+

Mindfulness with Ajia - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hermosa Beach Library

Learn how to develop resilience to stress and the ability to manage stress in a healthier manner by taking part in experiential mindfulness moments and meditation, as well as other exercises and strategies for take-home practice. For adults.

Make a Medallion - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Compton Library - Meeting Room

Learn how clay has been used for personal adornment for centuries and then have fun and create your own medallion using model magic. All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+

Wiseburn Library Book Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 13, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Wiseburn Library

Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments! This month, read The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+.

Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Claremont Helen Renwick Library - 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.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 10:15am - 10:40am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

Thu, Aug 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Rowland Heights Library - 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.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

Come enjoy bonding with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books. For babies up to 18 months and their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hawthorne Library

Music helps your baby’s brain make more connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and learn social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 2 years and caregivers.

Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodcrest Library

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.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Compton Library

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.

Lawndale Library Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawndale Library - Meeting Room

Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Lennox Library - 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

West Covina Library - Meeting Room

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet and learn patterns together. For adults.

Thu, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Artesia Library

Anime Your Way - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Norwood Library - Meeting Room

Please join us for senior chair yoga. The sessions are instructor-led by Sonya Perry. For ages 55+. Sponsored by Friends of Norwood Library. For Adults

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Join us for a step-by-step anime drawing program that teaches how to design an anime character and adjust the details. For ages 10 - 18.

Back to School Art - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Start the new school year strong with a relaxing, creative hour at the library! Kids will first discover some of the amazing free resources we offer to help with homework, reading, and learning success. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Adult 101: Find Your Inner Glow (Wellness) - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Duarte Library - Meeting Room

Teens – Join us during National Wellness Month and gain valuable tips and tricks for creating healthy habits, managing stress, and crafting a glowing start to self-care. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Mystery Book Club - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Join Culver City Julian Dixon Library's Mystery Book Club to discuss Exiles by Jane Harper. For adults.

Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Live Oak Library - Meeting Room

Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 – 12.

Crochet 101

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Angelo M. Iacoboni Library

Do you love crocheting? Would you like to learn? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join us in the Young Adult area as we crochet and learn patterns together. For teens ages 12 - 18.

STEAM for Teens: Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

San Fernando Library - Meeting Room

Game Day - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room

Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Sun Catchers - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room

Learn about how sun catchers capture rays of light that can cast a dazzling array of colors across a room. Then decorate your own sun catcher. All materials will be provided. Ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Fun with Polymers - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawndale Library

Adult 101: Financial Literacy & Budgeting - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Woodcrest Library

Summer Teen Advisory Board

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Black Resource Center

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Florence Library

Do you love books? Do you like meeting new friends? Join the Teen Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, enjoy snacks, and make the teen area a place you want to be! For teens ages 13 - 17.

Trailblazers in Conversation with Annie Liontas

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Program

Join LA County Librarian Skye Patrick for a conversation about disability, identity, and creativity with Annie Liontas, author of Sex With a Brain Injury.

Fri, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Hermosa Beach Library

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 11:15am

Gardena Mayme Dear Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

George Nye, Jr. Library

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

West Covina Library

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Wiseburn Library

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Malibu Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lancaster Library - Meeting Room

With your baby on your lap, enjoy bonding through favorite old and new nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and age-appropriate books. For ages 0 - 24 months with an adult caregiver.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

La Cañada Flintridge Library

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norwalk Library - Study Room B

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English. Instruction is provided by Saahas for Cause.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Carson Library

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Westlake Village Library

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Pico Rivera Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duarte Library - 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.

Book Party: Bark George - In-Person Program

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Artesia Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room

Come celebrate the book, Bark George by Jules Feiffer, with fun activities for preschoolers ages 3 - 5!

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Anthony Quinn Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bell Express Library

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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

San Gabriel Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

La Verne Library - 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.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Join us for conversation circle. We will meet to practice conversational English in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. For adults.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Artesia Library

Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Bell Gardens Library

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.