Women's History Month - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
South El Monte Library
Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by reading A girl named Rosita: the story of Rita Moreno: actor, singer, dancer, trailblazer! by Anika Aldamuy Denise. Participants will enjoy fun activities.
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Rhythms of Legacy: String Instruments - In-person
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Resource Center
Explore the remarkable world of string instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Esperanza Spalding! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For 3+
Rhythms of Legacy: String Instruments - In-person
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Explore the remarkable world of string instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Esperanza Spalding! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For ages 3+.
Rhythms of Legacy: Percussion Instruments - In-person
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Resource Center
Explore the remarkable world of percussion instruments & the rich legacy of Black string artists like Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For 3+.
Rhythms of Legacy: String Instruments - In-person
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Explore the remarkable world of string instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Esperanza Spalding! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For 3+. .
Rhythms of Legacy: String Instruments - In-person
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Black Resource Center
Explore the remarkable world of string instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Esperanza Spalding! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For 3+.
Scottish Bagpipes and Culture with Piper John McLean Allan - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Compton Library
John McLean Allan will play the bagpipes in full Scottish regalia! Learn how to do a basic Scottish dance! He will also give a brief history of how it influenced the culture and tradition of Scotland. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Piggy Bank Painting - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Start collecting your coins and explore simple methods to earn and save money. Get the fun started by decorating your very own ceramic piggy bank! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
César Chávez Celebration - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Join us to learn about César Chávez's legacy as a civil rights advocate and farm labor leader. Afterwards, join us for an art activity that celebrates the legacy of César Chávez. Materials will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Family Film Afternoon: Moana 2 - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Join Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas into dangerous, long-lost waters. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Marine Animals & Artifacts - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duarte Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the amazing marine animals that visit the Santa Monica Bay. Have the opportunity to touch dry ocean artifacts such as shark teeth and jaws, whale teeth, & other marine animal artifacts.. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
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Fused Glass Treasure Boxes: Firework Studio - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Join us for a program where science, art, and history fuse together with hands-on glass project making. You will learn about glass and create your own fused glass treasure box. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
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Activity Hour for Kids: All About Bees - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
Bees are essential for maintaining the health of an ecosystem and pollinating plants. Learn all about  bees and draw your own during this art activity. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Family Spring Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Florence Library
Join our Teen Succeed Intern, Darleen Guerrero, for a fun-filled storytime all about spring followed by a craft! For the whole family. 
Rock Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
It's Earth Month! Celebrate with us by painting your own rock and discover how natural elements can become a work of art. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
LACMA: Communities Create! Celebrating Earth Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and have a blast making a 3-D hanging sculpture using mixed media and lots of fun colors. For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Pom-Pom Buddies Crochet Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Make your own Pom-Pom Buddy! Use your favorite colors to crochet, personalize, and bring your creation to life. Imagine, create, and connect while crafting something uniquely yours! For ages 7 – 12. All supplies will be provided
Claudia's Art Therapy - Clay Sculpture Class - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Learn the fundamentals of clay. You will get step-by-step instructions. Ages 7 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
MākMō: Native Flower Wreath - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westlake Village Library
The natural world in our backyard is astounding! Come learn about the pollinators and native plants of Los Angeles and create your own flower wreaths inspired by lisianthus and monkey flowers. For ages 5 - 12.
Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a bilingual storytime. We will learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Park Tales: The Blue Planet - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bluffs Park
Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park. For ages 2 - 5.
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Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Noteworthy Puppets: S.T.E.A.M Works - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Noteworthy Puppets presents "STEAM Works: a Puppet Musical." Two bright young minds embark on a fun and charming STEAM adventure as they strive to take the top prize in the "Build a Better World" science fair. For ages 5 - 12.
Book Party: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake - Fiesta del libro: Si le das un pastelito a un gato
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us for a special book party where we will read "If You Give a Cat a Cupcake" by Laura Numeroff then paint a ceramic cupcake coin bank for each child to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Florence Library
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Springtime Puppet Parade! - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail! He's bringing everyone lots of spring time joy!  For families with children of all ages.
Read Together Diamond Bar: Adventures in Bookland - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Come join this exciting book club for young readers, where we will meet monthly to discuss the selected book and participate in journaling, crafting, or games. The selection this month is The Strange Wonders of Roots by Evan Griffith.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library
Come in your pajama with your stuffed animal friend to enjoy Storytime and a craft! Let your stuffed animal stay overnight at the library for a furry slumber party and fun. For Ages 3 – 10 and their parent or caregiver. 
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Spring StoryWalk® - Lola Loves Stories
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Let's have an Adventure! Follow the path, read the story, have fun!
Chess Tournament - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
West Covina Library - Meeting Room
Chess enthusiasts are welcome to join us for our library's chess tournament. This program is open to all levels of players from beginner to expert. Bring your chess set and enjoy a morning full of strategic fun! For all ages.
Paws to Read - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
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. 
Tree's Company - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
April is Earth Month! Learn about the super powers of trees and make your own leaf rubbing. Some of the art made will go towards making our Earth Month mural which will be displayed in the children's area! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 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.
Drag Story Hour - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 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.
LACMA: Celebrating Earth - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Join us for a joyful celebration of Mother Earth in this engaging hands-on clay workshop and discover the beauty of nature as you transform flower prints into stunning creations.   For ages 5 and up.
Imagination Station - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of DIY art. Let your creativity run wild and make an artistic piece or two that can be displayed in the library. This month we will spotlight Claude Monet. Supplies will be provided. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Read Together Diamond Bar: DIY Succulent Terrariums - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Come join gardening expert Joan Borgman as she instructs us about how to plant and care for succulents. Get your hands dirty as you make your very own succulent terrarium to take home!
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Come build, create, and explore with the world’s most popular building bricks!  We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 14 with parent or caregiver.
After-School Art: Learn about Picasso - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Join us to boost your creativity, learn about Pablo Picasso and create a play dough face inspired by Picasso's art. Supplies are provided. For ages 6 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Key N Harmony Musical Jam - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Start off your day in a musical way! Enjoy melodies & harmonies in this fun filled musical jam with Aaron Tallada from Key n Harmony! For ages 0 – 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Drop-In Hands-Only CPR - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
Creation Station: Spring Eggs - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn about egg decorating traditions from around the world as we celebrate spring. Design and decorate a spring egg using a variety of crafting materials. For ages 5 - 12.
Gardening for Kids with The Plant Plug - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and how environment impacts what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home; all materials provided. For ages 5 – 17 with a parent or caregiver.
Create Your Library Journal - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn about National Library Week that celebrates the valuable role of libraries in communities. Then share your experiences in the library and what the library means to you by designing your own journal. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Rudy's Radical Science Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Join us and explore an introduction to chemistry through chemical magic. Enjoy a demonstration that is inspiring, informative, educational and FUN! For ages 5 - 12.
Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy - In Person
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Learn about sea life with live tidepool animals and specimens.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Egg-cellent Bunnies - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Discover more about two commonly featured animals at this time of year, chicks and bunnies! Then make a cute bunny using a plastic egg and get a treat to put inside! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
DIY Science: Self-Inflating Balloons - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Discover a cool way to explore the secret science that makes balloons self inflate!  For ages 4-12  
Celebrate Día de los Niños: MāKMō Bee Hotel - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone, and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. Join us in building a bee hotel for your garden and share books about bees. For ages 6 - 12 and their adult caregiver.
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach 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!
Become a Cloud Inspector - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
What are clouds made of? How do they form? What are the different kinds of clouds? Learn the answers to this and more and become a Cloud Inspector! For ages 5 - 12.
Creation Station: Dot Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Explore creativity with dot painting! Learn about dot painting and pointillism. Create beautiful designs with this creative, relaxing and meditative style of painting. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Space and supplies are limited.
Family Storytime: Celebrate Día! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing a fun story and creating paper bag piñatas. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Milkweed for Monarchs - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Month with Christine Van Zandt, the author of Milkweed for Monarchs and learn  about the fascinating world of monarch butterflies!  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Jungle Geebo - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Go on a safari and meet all kinds of wild animals! Join Uncle Geebo in this exciting, informative, and interactive program featuring live animals. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Make a Bird Feeder - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Covina Library
Did you know that pigeons can recognize human faces? Come learn more fun facts about birds and then make a pinecone bird feeder to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
DIY Tote Bags - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Let's ring in Spring and learn about about the vernal equinox and spring flowers while decorating your own sunshine-centric canvas tote bag. For children aged 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 
Puppet Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Ever wondered about ventriloquism? See Leonard Moore in action in this dynamic presentation. Meet a cast of puppet friends, learn valuable life lessons, and explore the art of puppetry and ventriloquism. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Earth Day / Día de la Tierra - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cudahy Library
Join us to celebrate Earth Day with a special storytime. Afterwards, we will make a self-irrigating planter using recycled materials. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
How Do We Celebrate? A Birthday and Cupcake Paint Party - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled celebration where we explore birthdays around the world through stories and traditions! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Chinese Calligraphy for Kids - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topanga Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about the Chinese culture in a fun and a creative way through Chinese Calligraphy. Students will learn to write 24 Chinese characters, and they will bring home their prized work. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
CrEATive Plate: Cooking for Kids - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hollydale Library
Join the fun as CrEATive Plate teaches kids the fundamentals of cooking with a nutritional component. For children 5 - 12 with an adult. 
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Florence Library
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
Game Day - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Before the age of digital games were board games. Learn about different board games that kids used to play. Then enjoy the company of friends while playing a variety of board games! All games provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Zany Zoe's Bilingual Magic Show
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging, fun, and magical time at our bilingual celebration of Children's Day with Zany Zoe's magical comedy fiesta! Stay until the end to witness a magical carpet ride! For the whole family.
Celebrate Día de los niños: MākMō Bee Hotel - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Unlike honey bees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone, and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. They also pollinate more plants than honey bees do, and are less likely to sting you! For ages 5 - 12.
Bilingual Storytime with Mama Maestra - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Enjoy a wonderful and warm bilingual storytime with visiting performer educator Mama Maestra! Songs and stories in both Spanish and English for the very young and their caregivers. For ages 1 - 12.
Earth Day Totes - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about sustainability! Afterwards, decorate your own reusable tote bag. Use it at the grocery store, beach, school - the possibilities are endless! For children ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Artist Spotlight: Alexander Calder - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Arts Month by learning about American artist Alexander Calder, sculptor and originator of the hanging mobile. Then make a mobile sculpture of your own to take home! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
STEAM Friday - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntington Park Library
Come and experiment with Cubelets – individual robotic blocks that can easily connect to form your own creations. Make them move, spin and light up! For ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers.
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy in 20-minute sessions! We will have books available for you to select from. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Family Board Game Night - In-Person
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. For all ages.
Friends of the Walnut Library Book Sale - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Week and join us as our Friends of the Walnut Library sells a wide selection of children, teen, adult, and foreign language books. **Members of the Friends of the Walnut Library are invited to a pre-sale from 10-10:30am.
Harry Potter Book Club (for Tweens!) - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Welcome to the Harry Potter Book Club! For this session, we will be discussing progress reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Fun activities await!  Costumes are welcomed. For kids ages 10 - 14
Celebrate Earth Day! - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
South El Monte Library
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables then create a fun art project. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 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.
Read to a Dog - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the BARK Reading Dogs group! For children ages 5 - 14 years old, accompanied by an adult.
Jewelry Making Workshop - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charter Oak Library
Join us as we celebrate National Library Week with this hands-on jewelry making workshop. For ages 8 – 17.
Celebrate National Library Week with Story Chicks - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Woodcrest Library
Help us celebrate National Library Week, and join the Story Chicks for a wonderful afternoon filled with terrific tales and adventures! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Día de los Niños with Arty Loon - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día de los Niños with us and enjoy a fantastic variety show that's fun for the whole family! From amazing feats of juggling to astonishing grand illusions, prepare to be astonished by the amazing Arty Loon. Ages 5 - 11 with adult caregiver.
Día de los Niños - Create Your Own Pinata - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
In honor of the Day of the Child, we'll make pinatas out of paper bags with lots of glitter and colors and stickers! For ages 5 - 12.
Spring Break Craft-Tastic! - In person program
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Los Angeles Library
Looking for a fun activity this Spring Break? Join us for an afternoon of spring animal stories and create two fun paper crafts to make and take home. For Ages 5-12
STEAM Monday: Elephant Toothpaste!
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on activity where you will learn with science and make your own elephant toothpaste. All supplies will be provided. For ages 4 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
Activity Hour for Kids: Make Your Own Tambourine - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
Learn about the history of the tambourine and how it's used in different types - or genres - of music. Then make your own tambourine! All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
Make a Puzzle! - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Come to learn how to create a puzzle with painted popsicle sticks, and make a container to keep it. For ages 6 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Rainy Day Rainbow - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
The rainy season provides the opportunity to learn about and look for rainbows in the sky above our neighborhood. When the sun shines through drops of water in the air, we can see the colors in the sun rays, a rainbow! For ages 5 - 12.
Ocean Discovery Program - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the Pacific Ocean! How does ocean benefit humans and the earth? How do humans impact the ocean? You will learn about watersheds, marine food webs, the oxygen cycle, and the benefits of seaweed. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.  
Design a Family Crest
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día! We will explore the history of crests, design our own family crest, and check out our display of books about families! Ages 5 - 12.
Book Party: The Empty Place - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library
Join us for this book party to discuss this fantasy book by Olivia A. Cole. Afterwards we will make a bracelet with a compass charm. Ask for a copy at the Children's Information Desk. This book selection is appropriate for Grades 4 - 8.
Celebrate Día: Make a Piñata - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Join us for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families worldwide with fun stories and piñata making. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Sewing for Kids: Pillows - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 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. For ages 8 to 12 years old.
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Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
DÍa (Children's Day/ Book Day) - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Join us as we celebrate Día (Children's Day/Book Day) with books and an activity.  For children ages  7 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Arts Month: Retro Art of The Selfie - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about artists that created self portraits. Then can create your own self portrait using pencils, markers and paper.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros Celebration - In-Person
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) by listening to a read aloud story read by the librarian while designing your own canvas book bag. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Grow  With Us! Learn About our Seed Library  - Discover the joy of gardening!
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Diamond Bar Library
Did you know this is one of LA County Library's Seed Lending locations? You can "check out" seeds from this library and bring the beauty of nature into your home. Our seed library includes herbs, vegetables, and drought-tolerant wildflowers.
Jungle Geebo Safari Show - Espectáculo de Safari
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Graham Library
Go on a safari and meet all kinds of wild animals! For children ages 4 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Art in the Afternoon: Henri Matisse - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntington Park Library
French artist Henri Matisse loved using paper cut-outs for his artwork. Learn about the life of Matisse and how he used paper to make beautiful art. Create a masterpiece by inventing your own shapes! For ages 5 - 17 and their families.
Celebrate Día: Make a Paper Flower Crown - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charter Oak Library
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)–also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing fun stories, enjoying books & reading and creating paper flower crowns.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Earth Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 5 - 12.
Piggy Bank Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Learn how money works and learn tips on how to save money while decorating your own ceramic piggy bank! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
LACMA: Communities Create! The Art of Stained Glass - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Discover the beauty of stained glass by making your own vibrant stained glass design from color jells. For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Family Storytime - Spring is Here! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Learn and explore spring celebrations around the world with books and songs. Create your own do-it-yourself spring themed art to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Curiosity Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 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.  
Plant a Spring Garden - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Spring is in full bloom, and you can plant your own seeds in this fun and educational program. We will learn how plants grow, what seeds need to become full plants, and plant our own herbs and flowers!  For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
MākMō: Bee Hotels - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone, and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. They also pollinate more plants than honeybees do and are less likely to sting you! For ages 6 - 12.
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy: Slithering Snakes - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Join the Crayola Imagine Arts Academy as we learn about snakes! Snakes are fascinating and often misunderstood reptiles. Kids will use patterns and textures to bring snakes to life in an art activity. For ages 6 - 12.
The Teen Advisory Board Presents: Ollie the Otter Saves the Reef - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Celebrate Earth Day with the Teen Advisory Board! Join us for a special reading of Ollie The Otter Saves the Reef, followed by fun crafts and games that teach kids about ocean conservation. Families, teens, and kids are all welcome! For ages 5 - 17.
Aztec Sun Gods: Metal Embossing with Margo Gravelle - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with us! Discover ancient symbols that represent the relationship of the old nature gods and the Aztec people. For ages 5 - 12.
Balloon Magic Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Magic, stories, balloons, and balloon puppets, oh my! For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Florence Library
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Create Your Own Book
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
It's Día, also known as Children's Day/Book Day! Make and decorate a book filled with your own stories, or use it as a journal for personal or school use. For ages 5 - 12.
The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!" - In-Person
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) and join us for a fun and interactive program by Hey Hey Entertainment featuring their new show titled The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!" For ages 5 -12 with adult caregiver.
STEAM: Ozobots Fun!  - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Ozobots are small robots that move around and respond to color-coded commands.  For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
A C Bilbrew's Monthly Kids Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Once per month, kids can join us in the activity room to learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while enjoying an afternoon of music, video games, board games, art activities, books and more! For ages 6 - 12.
Animal Survivors - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Welcome to animal survivor island! Find out what some animals need to survive and how they do it. In honor of Earth Day, get some tips on what you can do to help the animals and the environment. For Ages 5 - 12.
Pajama Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 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.
Family Game Afternoon - Tarde de juegos familiaries
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Graham Library
Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun. Stop by, learn a new game, and enjoy some family fun. For all ages.
Read to a Dog - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy in 20-minute sessions! We will have books available for you to select from. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.
Stranger Than Fiction Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
The Stanger Than Fiction Book Club will read and discuss 'The Wild World Handbook: Creatures' by Andrea Debbink. For ages 7 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Teen Advisory Board: Scholarships & Grants - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
South El Monte Library
Help your child prepare for a brighter future with the help of our Teen Advisory Board! Learn the basics of scholarships, what they are, why they matter, and how to start the process early.
BARK - Read with a Dog - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
San Dimas Library
Come meet Jax and Sammy, our BARK therapy dogs. BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Come practice your reading skills and read to Jax and Sammy.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Family Movie and Art: Pan  - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
An orphan boy discovers his destiny as Peter Pan in this fantasy prequel, as he is whisked away to an enchanted land to battle the fearsome pirate. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver
Children's Art Fun - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Experience art at the library. Be creative and learn something new. Children will take home the finished piece. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chet Holifield 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.
Little Reader's Book Club: Earth Day - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Young readers are invited to join us as we read together Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon and share our thoughts in a fun and engaging discussion followed by an Earth Day art activity. For children ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Baila Baila - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
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 3 - 12 and their parents or caregivers.
Fairy Tale Crowns - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Be a king or queen in an imaginary fairy tale! Discover a variety of fairy tale books and use an array of art supplies to create a crown of your own. For ages 5-12.
Arbor Day Color and Plant! - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Arbor Day with us at the library! Learn about why we celebrate Arbor Day, decorate your own bookmark and suncatchers, and take seeds and small planters home with you! For children ages 5 – 12 and their caregivers.
Spring Break -Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesday - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Design a Family Crest - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Los Nietos Library
Join us as we celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) - also known as Día! Learn about the history of crests, design your own family crest, and check out our display of books about families, too! For ages 5 - 12.
Creation Station: Earth Day - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of crafting in celebration of Earth Day. Learn about ways we can help the planet while making upcycled art, repurposing materials such as old magazines, newspapers, or paper to make something new. For ages 5 - 12.
Earth Day: Paint a Birdhouse - Día de la Tierra!: Pinta una casa para pájaros
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Decorate your own birdhouse! All supplies will be included. For children ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Paint Your Own Flower Pot - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn about the different flowers in springtime. Then paint your own flower pot. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Earth Day
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Show love to your Mother Earth by joining us to learn about the 3 R's: Reducing, Reusing, Recycling and upcycling as well! Learn how you can practice the 3 R's and how to make a difference! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Earth Day Rain - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Explore ways we can take care of our planet and look at the importance of rain. Learn about rainsticks, which were used in parts of Central and South America, and make your own cardboard version! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Creative Kids Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Come and join the Creative Kids Club each month, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have a blast using their imaginations to craft fun and unique projects based on a new theme every month. For kids ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Learn to Cook with Creative Plate - In-Person
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Join us for a special culinary experience with Creative Plate. Children will be able to learn about healthy food choices and create a special plate to eat. Registration required. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
STEAM Storytime: Make It Go! - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun engineering adventure! Kids will assemble and customize a car, testing it by racing their creations. They will learn creativity and hands-on engineering! For kids 6 - 12.
Día de los Niños: Lotería! - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wiseburn Library
Celebrate Día de los Niños/Children's Day  with Lotería! Learn about the game's history, then practice memory skills and vocabulary by playing the game for a chance to win a prize. For families with kids ages 8+.
Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 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.
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Celebrate Día de los Niños with Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join us to 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, and more! For ages 2-12 with parent or caregiver.
Homemade Musical Instruments - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Learn about different musical instruments and then make an oboe and a harmonica out of everyday objects. For ages 5-12.
Celebrate Día: Make a Piñata - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing fun stories, enjoying books, and creating paper bag piñatas. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Spring Break - National Poetry Month: Make your Poetry-Inspired Journal - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Compton Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month, a powerful form of literacy that boosts children's  imagination, literacy skills, and creativity. We will learn more about language, structure, and rhythm.  For ages 6 - 12 with their parent or caregiver. 
Celebrate Día: Cascarones - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate children and families around the world by reading the book Beautiful Eggs: A Journey Through Decorative Traditions from Around the World by Alice Lindstrom. Design and decorate a spring egg. For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate Día: Paper Flower Crowns - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world. Then create a paper flower crown.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros: Lotería! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Huntington Park Library
Join us as we celebrate Día de los niños with Family Storytime where we read the book "Playing Lotería" by René Colato Laínez and then play the game of lotería for a chance to win prizes! For children ages 5 – 12 and their families.
Radical Rainsticks - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Covina Library
Did you know that large raindrops can travel up to 20 miles per hour? Join us to learn more cool facts about rain and the water cycle and then build and decorate your own radical rainstick. For ages 5 –12 with adult caregiver.
Día de los Niños: Animal Sculptures - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Celebrate Día de los Niños at the library! It's time to turn a fantastical dream into a fantastic work of art! For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
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Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Create Music with Synth Kits - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cudahy Library
Rock out with our Synth Kits! Find out how electricity is translated into sound with our mini-modular synthesizers. Create amazing sounds right out of the box while learning the basics of analog synthesis. For ages 11 - 18.
Celebrate Día: Let's Play Library Lotería - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with a fun library-themed twist on the classic game of Lotería! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
After School Creations - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join us for fun crafts and STEAM activities that will encourage creativity, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. This month's theme is "spring". For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Día: Glass Stain Bookmark - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about Día de los libros (Book Day) and make a glass stain bookmark.  For ages 6 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Amazing Art for Tiny Tots - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Come join us for a morning of art and curiosity! Develop fine motor skills and explore creativity in our art program for little ones. For children ages 0 - 4 with parent or caregiver.
'Bun'oculars - Binoculares de conejos
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hawaiian Gardens Library
Spring is a time to hop around in the great outdoors! Come explore our selection of nature books, learn about local outdoor recreation, and turn a pair of binoculars into a cute bunny face to use for your outdoor adventures! For children ages 3 - 17.
Short Story Writing - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Are you a budding writer? Learn the foundations of a story and get started by writing your very own book. For ages 5-12.
Ozobot Fun - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Ozobots are small robots that move around and respond to color-coded commands. For ages 7-14 with parent or caregiver.
Spring Break - Family Movie and Art: Labyrinth - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Watch and learn about the film Labyrinth who changed the view of perseverance, self-discovery and the power of imagination. Enjoy a fun art project while you learn about Sarah's journey through the labyrinth. Children 7 -12 with a parent or caregiver
Learn, Create & Explore Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Florence Library
Calling children in 1st to 4th grades! Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can explore books, read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver. 
Game Day - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Before the age of digital games were board games. Learn about different board games that kids used to play. Then enjoy the company of friends while playing a variety of board games! All games provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Henna Demonstration - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Learn about the art of henna during this educational art demonstration from Karishma Beauty Salon and then get your own body design! (Small design and temporary.) For ages 6 - 12.
Flower Pop Art: Andy Warhol - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westlake Village Library
This spring, learn about the pop art style of Andy Warhol while creating your own flower power images. Ages 6 - 12 with an adult caregiver
Celebrate Earth Day and National Garden Month
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and National Garden Month by decorating your own mini-flower pot and then planting your own seeds! You will also be able to take your planted seed home and watch it grow! For children ages 4 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Discover Bee Hotels - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone, and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. For ages 4 – 12
The Lives of Trees - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Did you know that trees can communicate with each other underground? To celebrate Earth Day, learn about the fascinating "Wood Wide Web" and stay for a related craft. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
STEAM Friday - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntington Park Library
Have fun painting on craft sticks! Learn about color mixing and layering, then create your own artwork! For ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers.
Sketching Challenges - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Challenge yourself by drawing with your nondominant hand, or use one single motion to draw a picture. Take part in different challenges and test your art skills at your own pace. For ages 5-12.
MākMō: Native Flower Wreaths - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
The natural world in our backyard is astounding! Join us as we learn about pollinators and native plants of Los Angeles while we create flower wreaths inspired by Lisianthus and Monkey Flowers. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Spring Break - Arab-American Heritage Month - Book Club: Salma the Syrian Chef - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Compton Library
Join us as we read "Salma the Syrian Chef" by Danny Ramadan.  This book club is for children who are beginning to read and want to practice reading aloud. Children will discuss the story and create an art activity.  For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Celebrating Día de los Niños - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library
Join us in recognition of el Día de los Niños / el Día de los Libros (Children's Day / Book Day) as we celebrate children around the world by enjoying books, making slime, and decorating your own tote bag. For ages 5 - 12.
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy in 20-minute sessions! We will have books available for you to select from. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.
Celebrate Día: Paper Flower Crowns - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)—or Día—celebrates kids, families, and reading around the world. Join us for stories about the natural world and make your own flower crown. For ages 4 – 12 with caregiver.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Bloom with Stories - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) celebrates kids, families, and reading. Join us for stories and make a book page flower pencil to start writing your own story! For Ages 5 –12 and their parent or caregiver.
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog Scavenger Hunt - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwood Library
Drop in to the library and search the children's area to find all the hidden pictures! Inspired by the picture book The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog by Paul B. Janeczko, this scavenger hunt is a fun way to get into the story!
Read Together Diamond Bar: Kids Writing Workshop with Author Evan Griffith - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Join Evan Griffith, author of this year's Read Together Diamond Bar children's book selection The Strange Wonders of Roots, for an illuminating writing workshop just for kids!
Celebrate Día: Make a Piñata - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
South El Monte Library
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing fun stories, enjoying books, and creating a beautiful piñata.
Rhythms of Legacy: Percussion Instruments - In-person
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Explore the remarkable world of percussion instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. For 3+.
Día De Los Niños with Louie Cruz Beltran - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día De Los Niños with master percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran. Enjoy African and Mexican rhythms that have traveled through time and into today’s music. Listen, laugh, learn and participate! For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Fused Glass Treasure Boxes - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duarte Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a program where science, art, and history fuse together with hands-on glass project making. You will learn about glass and create your own fused glass treasure box. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Nature Connections to Literature - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Learn about some of the animals in your favorite children's books! Kids will get a chance to interact with live animals, hear related stories, and discuss what was true in each book about those animals. Registration required. For ages 5 - 12.
STEM: Engineering Mystery Bag Challenge - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Put your thinking caps on and be inspired to create the solution to two challenges presented, each with a mystery bag of supplies. This is a fun way to practice inventiveness, problem solving, and creative thinking! For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver. 
Super Science Super Show! - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library
The Super Science Super Show has interactive science demonstrations that entertain and educate! This is followed up by a hands-on museum walk-around where participants interact with safe and fun science experiments. For ages 5 - 12.
Magic at the Library
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting afternoon at the library! We’re thrilled to welcome the fantastic magician David Skale, who will entertain everyone with his wacky antics and mind-blowing illusions. For kids ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Family Film Afternoon: Mufasa - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Meet Mufasa as an orphaned cub who meets Taka, heir to the royal lion bloodline. The chance meeting starts the journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny and working together against an enemy. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Phases of the Moon - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Is the moon waxing or waning? Learn this and more for a fun afternoon at the library learning about the moon and the different lunar phases. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Read Together Diamond Bar: Meet the Author, Evan Griffith - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we meet Evan Griffith, author of the 2025 Read Together Diamond Bar middle-grade book selection The Strange Wonders of Roots. Mr. Griffith will share stories of his books, work, and writing process.For school-age kids, teens and families.
Fun Family Movie and Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:10pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Bring the family to watch "The Wild Robot". Enjoy creating your own robot out of a variety of materials while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 8 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Splashy Sea Saga - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Covina Library - Meeting Room
Sail the Seven Seas with Sailor Sam and his little pal Salty as they search for adventure, treasure and ....a boat that won't sink! Join in the slapstick fun and meet mythical creatures along the way. For ages 3 - 9 with adult caregiver.
Celebrate Día: Paletero Man Book Bingo  - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día as we read Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz and play book bingo. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 28, 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.
Activity Hour for Kids: Make Your Own Bird Feeder - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
Learn amazing facts about the most common birds in Los Angeles and build your own bird feeder using recycled materials in honor of Earth Day! Recommended for ages 5 -12.
Board Games - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Come and have some fun with friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Luce Puppet Company Presents Circus Fantastico! - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join us for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) as we celebrate children, families, and books around the world. For ages 2 - 12 and caregivers.
Día Celebration - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Join us for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world! We will practice crafting our own stories by making story dice! For the whole family.
MākMō: Native Flower Wreaths - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
The natural world in our backyard is astounding! Come learn about pollinators and native plants of Los Angeles and create your own flower wreaths inspired by Lisianthus and Monkey Flowers. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
PBS SoCal Family Storytime: Children's Day/ Book Day - In person program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room
Join PBS SoCal and East Los Angeles Library in recognition of El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children's Day/ Book Day)- also known as Día. Ages 5-12
Arts Month: Mesoamerican Sundial - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about Mesoamerican art. Then create your own Mesoamerican themed sundial using pencil, markers, popsicle stick and glue. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Children's Bilingual Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve your reading comprehension skills. For ages 5 - 12
Día de los Niños Craft Day - Manualidades para Día de los niños
Wed, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Hawaiian Gardens Library
Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day) is a day for celebrating children, families, and reading! What better way to celebrate than to stop by your local library. For children ages 3 - 17.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
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Celebrate Día de los Niños: Paper Flower Crown - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Colorful paper flowers are a form of traditional folk art from Mexico and used in a number of holidays. Join us to celebrate the joy of children's literature and create a paper flower crown. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros: DIY Zines - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Learn how to cut and fold your own personal zine - or perzine - for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros! Use your zine to design your own comic, write a story, or document the things you love! For ages 6 - 12.
Celebrate Día! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Learn about Día also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/BookDay). We will be making Guatamalan Worry Dolls or, Muñecas Quitapeñas which are small figures used to help soothe children’s fears and anxieties.
Celebrate Día: Paletero Man Book Bingo - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library
Celebrate Día as we read Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz and play book bingo. Día, or El día de los niños/El día de los libros, is a celebration of children, families, and reading. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Día de los Niños: Pinatas & Face Painting - Celebre el Día del Niño: Piñatas y Pinturas Faciales
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us in celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). We will read a story, make a paper bag piñata, and have face painting at the library! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Celebrate Día with Crayola Arts Academy! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Celebrate Día de Los Niños by learning about the Wild World of animals and their habits creating exciting projects with Crayola Imagine Arts Academy. For ages 5 - 12.
The Found Objects Juggling Show! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Join juggler extraordinaire Michael Rayner for hilarious tricks and stunts (like balancing a wheelbarrow on his chin and spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol) with uproarious stand-up and improvised fun. For children 5 - 12 and their caregivers.
Día de los niños with MākMō  - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día de los niños with MākMō and learn about pollinators and native plants of Los Angeles. Create your own flower wreaths inspired by Lisianthus and Monkey Flowers. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Día: Library Lotería - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros. Learn about the history of the classic game Lotería and practice color and pattern recognition skills. Play a special library-themed version of the game for a chance to win prizes. For ages 5 - 12.
Party Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us for a fun and energetic puppet show with Markus Law and his party puppets! Enjoy a lively variety show using fun and likeable puppets with comedy and music to inspire imaginations and creativity. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Children's STEM Program - Volcanos! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn about volcanos and then use your creativity to create your own play dough volcano, at the end of the program we'll use science to cause a volcanic eruption! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Día de los Niños Celebration: Sun Crowns - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
El día de los niños celebrates kids, families, and reading around the world. Let's celebrate it by reading stories and making a radiant crown. For children aged 5 -12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Día: Luchador Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world with a special luchador themed storytime, craft, and more. For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate Día - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) as we celebrate children and families around the world. We will be decorating canvas tote bags. For ages 5 –12 with parent or guardian.
Celebrate Día: Decorate a Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westlake Village Library
Celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros, or Children's Book Day, and decorate your own tote bag to keep all of your library books organized! All materials provided. For kids 6 - 12 years and their adult caregiver.
Celebrate Día! Lotería for Books - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hollydale Library
Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day)! We'll share a story and then play lotería!  For ages 4 - 12 with an adult.
Celebrate Día with Children's Bilingual Book Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve your reading comprehension skills. For ages 5 - 12.
Music with Iwalani
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Join us as musician, Iwalani teaches about indigenous drumming techniques! After the concert we will enjoy a book and craft to celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). For ages 5 - 12 with an adult caregiver.
Smart Start Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Caregivers, come and help your little artist create unique art. Explore early learning skills with your child through free-form art activities using various art mediums like stamps, crayons, markers, and paint! For ages 3 - 5 with caregiver.
Think it, Ink it: Manga Madness - In-Person Program
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Join us for an afternoon with Carlos Nieto III, a Southern California arts instructor and founder of Anime Your Way. Carlos will teach Manga character design, sketching and inking techniques. For ages 7 - 14 with their parent or caregiver.
Mother's Day & Flowers - In-Person Program
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Do you know when we started celebrating Mother's Day? Come to our event and find out. After, materials will be provided to create your own beautiful bouquet of flowers. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Japanese Cuisine Demonstration - In-Person Program
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Interested in learning about Japanese cuisine? Come see Chef Andy Matsuda of the Sushi Chef Institute demonstrate the art of making sushi and other Japanese cuisine. For ages 6 - 12.
Kids Block Building Hour
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Let your imagination take flight! Create structures and designs with all types of building bricks and building blocks! For children ages 3 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy in 20-minute sessions! We will have books available for you to select from. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library
Drop in any time and join us for a day of open-ended crafting. We will provide crafting materials, just bring your imagination. For ages 5 - 12.
LACMA: Sketching Away - In-Person Program
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life in this guided sketching workshop inspired by nature’s fantastic elements! For ages 5 and up.
African Drum Circle with Chazz!  - In-Person Program
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Learn the different sounds drums can make, and the meaning and significance of drumming in African American culture in this fun and interactive program. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Author Talk: Pam Muñoz Ryan - In-Person Program
Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Join us for a special event featuring multi-award winning middle grade author, Pam Muñoz Ryan as she discusses her newest book, "El Niño." Muñoz Ryan will speak about her new book and be available for Q&A, signings, and photos. For ages 8+.
Celebrate Día: Make a Koinobori - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Make a carp-shaped wind sock called a koinobori and learn about the holiday Kodomo no hi, Children's Day in Japan. For children 5 - 12
Greeting Card - In-Person Program
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn about the custom of sending greeting cards that can be traced back to ancient China and Egypt. Then create your own special Mother's Day card. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Paint in Polka Dots - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning to paint in the style of Yayoi Kusama. For kids ages 5 - 12 with an adult parent or caregiver.
Jungle Geebo Animal Show - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Jungle Geebo is an educational Safari Show with exotic animals from around the world. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
Crayola Imagine Academy: Picture Peace - Inspired by Pablo Picasso - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
What does peace mean to you? Join us for a special art workshop hosted by Crayola Imagine Arts Academy where we'll learn and explore Pablo Picasso's art world. Then we'll create our own peace art in the style of Picasso. For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate Día: Make a Piñata - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us in recognition of El Día de Los Niños/ El Día de Los Libros (Children's day/Book day) as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing fun stories, enjoying books and creating your very own piñata.
All About Mother's Day - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging exploration of the fascinating history and diverse customs associated with Mother's Day around the globe. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Día: Amate Paper Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Topanga Library - Meeting Room
Margo Gravelle will introduce participants to Amate Painting, a traditional pre-Hispanic Mexican art form done on bark paper. Create your own Amate painting to take home! For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Tissue Paper Flower Bouquets - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Littlerock Library
Discover the beauty of native wildflowers this season! We'll learn about local plants and create a beautiful paper flower bouquet – perfect for decorating or a Mother's Day gift. For ages 5 - 12.
Glow in the Dark Painting with Claudia Hindu - In-Person Program
Wed, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun painting program with Claudia Hindu! This class will teach the fundamentals of painting with glow in the dark paints. You will complete a work of art to cherish! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or guardian.
Día de los niños/Día de los libros  - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special program, in honor of Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Let's celebrate it by reading stories, decorating a tote bag, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver.
Sharing Folktales with Shadow Puppets - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Come join the fun with Sunny Seki who will share Japanese folktales with the classic art of shadow puppetry. Afterwards, you will make your own shadow puppet and project it on a special screen!   For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Game Day - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Before the age of digital games were board games. Learn about different board games that kids used to play. Then enjoy the company of friends while playing a variety of board games! All games provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Tapa Cloth - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will be making our own tapa cloth out of paper bags. Tapa is a traditional fabric made from the inner bark of tree in the Pacific Islands. For ages 5 - 12.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For children ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Tapa Cloth
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about and creating your own Tapa Cloth from the Pacific Islands. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Let's Celebrate Día! - In-Person Program
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all backgrounds. Join us as we celebrate children and families through books, activities, and crafts! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy in 20-minute sessions! We will have books available for you to select from. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.
Stranger Than Fiction Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
The Stranger Than Fiction Book Club will read and discuss 'Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back' by Ruth Chan. For ages 7 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Gardening for Kids with the Plant Plug - In-Person Program
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and how environment impacts what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home; all materials provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Family Movie and Art: Encanto - In-Person Program
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver
Japanese Shadow Puppets with Sunny Seki - In-Person Program
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Japanese puppet workshop. Learn the history of Japanese shadow puppets then make your own puppets to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Author Oliver Chin - In-Person Program
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westlake Village Library
Join us as we celebrate and learn about the Lunar New Year with author Oliver Chin as he shares his picture book 'Year of the Snake' from 'Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.' Drawing and coloring to follow. For ages 5 - 12 and their adult caregiver.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us and learn how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Emmy.  For Ages 11 - 17 
Read and Create: Chaiwala
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Read and Create is a hands-on storytime adventure. Join us as we read a captivating book together and then dive into a hands-on activity related to the book's theme or characters. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Book Party: Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos by Tracey Baptiste - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library - Group Study Room
Join us for this book party to discuss this magical book by Tracey Baptiste about three cousins who find out they are one of the three mokos (protector spirits) during carnival season in Brooklyn. Afterwards we will make a fun craft. For Grades 4 - 8
Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Join juggler extraordinaire Michael Rayner for hilarious tricks and stunts (like balancing a wheelbarrow on his chin and spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol) with uproarious stand-up and improvised fun. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
AANHPI Month: Make Your Own Surfboard - In-Person
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month we will learn about Duke Kahanamoku and his contributions to the sports of surfing and swimming. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Oliver Chin Author Visit - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
 Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Author Oliver Chin as he shares his book The Year of the Snake from the popular series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. For ages 5 - 12.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Cherry Blossoms - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the Japanese Cherry Blossoms celebrated in Japan in the spring time when the cherry blossoms bloom. Then, we will create a craft to take home. For ages 5 - 12.
The Greatest Show Unearthed - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Take a journey back in time and learn about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, then meet their present day counterparts and discover how they've changed! For ages 5 - 12.
Music Workshop for Kids: Introduction to the Recorder - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library
Join us for a music workshop for kids presented by musician Craig Newton. Learn about a woodwind musical instrument called a recorder and learn the fundamentals of playing. For ages 5 - 12.
Cherry Blossom Tree Art - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month by learning about the history and significance of cherry blossoms. Afterwards, create your own cherry blossom tree art. All materials will be provided.
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 
Playdough Picasso - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westlake Village Library
This spring, learn about the Cubist style of Pablo Picasso while creating your own self-portrait with playdough. For ages 6 - 12 with adult caregiver.
AANHPI Heritage Month: Toy Surfing
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the origin and history of surfing! You will design your own miniature surfboard and put it to the test. For ages 5 - 12 with an adult caregiver.
Park Tales: Buggin' Out - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bluffs Park
Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park. For ages 2 - 5.
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Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Do you know what it takes to put up structures like houses and buildings? Learn about engineering by joining us for brick building! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Read and Create - Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Read and Create is a hands-on storytime adventure. Join us as we read a captivating book together and then dive into a hands-on activity related to the book's theme or characters. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Each month we'll explore new and exciting science, technology, engineering, art or math concepts with building bricks, robotics, science experiments, and more! For ages 5 - 12.
A C Bilbrew's Monthly Kids Club - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Once per month, kids can join us in the activity room to learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while enjoying an afternoon of music, video games, board games, art activities, books and more! For ages 6 - 12.
CrEATive Plate: Kids Cooking - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topanga Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for an exciting cooking experience with hands-on activities and creativity to engage your child through cooking healthy options. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy in 20-minute sessions! We will have books available for you to select from. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.
Gardening with The Ugly Vegetables - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a gardening program featuring The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Anime Your Way - In-Person Program
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library
Are you a fan of manga and anime? As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to draw your own characters, based on the art form that originated in Japan, led by Carlos Nieto lll. For ages 6 - 12.
El día de los niños Celebration! - In-Person Program
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Join us for a celebration of children and literacy. We will have a bilingual story time and sing-along, and children will make a construction-paper pop-up book to take home. For ages 4 - 12 with a caregiver.
Tales of Asia and the Pacific Islands - In-Person Program
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Storyteller Barbara Wong as she shares timeless tales filled with wonder, humor, and wisdom which speak to the hearts of young and old alike. For ages 5 – 12. 
Paper Lanterns - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history and significance of paper lanterns in Asian culture. Then design your own paper lantern to take home. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
DIY Paper Making - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special DIY Paper Making activity as we honor the rich history and diverse cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. All materials are provided, while supplies last. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver  
Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 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.
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Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of brick building! Explore exciting math and science concepts and create different structures and designs with different shapes, colors and sizes of the bricks. All materials will be provided just bring your imagination.
Family Storytime - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Learn about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander cultures with books and songs. Afterwards join us for do-it-yourself art activities celebrating these cultures. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Tropical Paper Leis - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Flower leis are a rich part of Hawaiian culture. The Polynesian tribes used leis as a part of ceremonies. Create your own paper lei at the library and learn other interesting Hawaiian facts. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Drop in any time and join us for an afternoon of open-ended crafting. We will provide crafting materials, just bring your imagination! For children ages 5 - 12
Game Day - In-Person Program
Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Before the age of digital games were board games. Learn about different board games that kids used to play. Then enjoy the company of friends while playing a variety of board games! All games provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Facepainting 101 for Kids - In-Person Program
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
A fun, interactive and engaging workshop for kids. Participants will learn the basics of face painting, including different techniques and tools used to create various designs. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Megan Makes Bubbles - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
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 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Hawaiian Lei - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history and customs associated with Hawaiian Lei. Then create your very own lei to take home. All materials will be provided.
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