Activity Hour for Kids: Polynesian Tikis - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
Tikis are Polynesian carvings that look like humans. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning more about tikis and Polynesian culture, then make your own clay sculpture! Recommended for ages 5-12.
Board Games - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 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. 
Book Adventures: Punky Aloha
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us in a read-aloud of Punky Aloha written by Shar Tuiasoa. We'll discuss the book and true meaning of "Aloha" and then create our own beautiful lei necklaces! 
Sewing for Kids: Bookmarks - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
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. Please only register the child that will participate as space is limited. For ages 8 to 12 years old.
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Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Book Bingo - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Florence Library
Celebrate reading with exciting rounds of book bingo! Win a book to build up your personal library and have a chance to receive other prizes too! While supplies last. For the whole family.
Creativity Hour: DIY Piggy Bank - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hollydale Library
Join us for a reading of the book "Bunny Money" by Rosemary Wells, then get a start in saving money by decorating a ceramic piggy bank. While supplies last.  For children ages 5 - 12 with an adult.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South El Monte Library
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities and circle time. Different activity stations will be available for children to explore.  For ages 0 - 5 with adult caregiver.  
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Yayoi Kusama's Dot Art  - In-Person Program
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Join us to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about artist Yayoi Kusama and painting in her style. For children ages  6-12 with a parent or 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.
Digging for Dinos - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Join us at the library as we dig for dinos! Each child will get to "excavate" their own dinosaur the way paleontologists do, learn how fossils are formed and a bit about what it takes to be a real life paleontologist. For ages 5-12.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month: Japanese Chigiri-e - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charter Oak Library
Join us in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as we learn about Japanese Chigiri-e, a form of torn paper art dating back to the seventh century. 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.
Children's STEM Program - Suncatchers! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Learn about how suncatchers capture rays of light that can cast a dazzling array of colors across a room. Decorate your own suncatcher made out of clear plastic and glass paint. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate World Otter Day: Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Learn about the amazing life of otters and how it survives in wetlands across the world. Join us as we explore our playful marine mammals'; followed by an art extension.   For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Family Storytime - In-Person
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwalk Library
Join us for a fun evening family storytime followed by an art activity! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement! For ages 0 - 5 years old and their family. Registration Required.
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 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.
Celebrate Dia! - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. For children
Family Game Night - Tarde de Juegos en Familia
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play in the library during game hour. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 
Filipino Parol
Thu, May 29, 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 all about the Filipino Parol used during Christmas time in the Philippines and create your own Filipino Parol to take home! For ages 4- 12.
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Resource Center
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Book Club Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods by Grace Lin. For ages 8 – 12 with parent or guardian
Reading Buddies - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 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.
Origami Fun - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn about origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and transform simple sheets of paper into animals, toys, and more! For ages 5 – 12.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao Scavenger Hunt - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwood Library
In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, drop in to the library and search the children's area to find all the hidden pictures!
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Lawndale 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 ages 5 - 12.
Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library Book Sale - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Join the Friends of Manhattan Beach Library for a wonderful book sale that will be held in the library Meeting Room. Browse a wide selection of children's and adult books, DVDs, and music CDs all at a bargain price.
Music and Movement with Miss Cheryl - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join Miss Cheryl for a lively family music concert featuring singing, movement, and fun musical props. All materials will be provided. For ages 0 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.
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STEM: Electrical Circuits - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Have fun learning about basic engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts using Snap Circuits®! For kids ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Family Film Afternoon: Dog Man - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery Kickoff
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Get started on your summer reading and activities by joining us for a fun game of library-themed Bingo (Library Lotería)!  Join us for our Summer Discovery Program Kickoff Event and play Library Lotería with us! For all ages 5 - 12
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Manhattan Beach Library Anniversary: The Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Manhattan Beach Library is turning 10 so let's celebrate together! Join juggler extraordinaire Michael Rayner for hilarious tricks and stunts. For all ages.
Summer Art - Cardboard Tube Octopus - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Dive into the fascinating world of octopuses! Octopuses are sea animals with eight arms, a soft body, and large eyes. They’re known for their ability to change color and blend into their surroundings. For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver
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Pride Month: Make Your Own Poster - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement has a long history of activism. Learn about different LGBTQ+ activists like Marsha P. Johnson and create a poster about a topic that is important to you! Recommended for children ages 5 - 12.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 14 with a parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery Program Kickoff: DIY Book Bag - In-person program
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Let's kick off the summer by signing up for the Summer Discovery Program and learning how to win prizes by reading & participating in activities. You will also get to design your very own book bag to carry your summer readings! For kids ages 5 – 12.
CrEATive Plate: Kid's Cooking - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
CrEATive Plate will teach kids the fundamentals of cooking with a nutritional component. Students will learn how to use measuring tools, basic cooking techniques and how to read recipes to create their meals. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: A Fairy and a Mermaid Adventure - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Los Angeles Library
Step into the whimsical world of a fairy and a mermaid princess as they whisk you away on a magical musical journey! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Book Adventures: The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Make sure to reach your summer reading goals by joining us for this fun book adventure! We'll take turns reading aloud "The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water" by Gemma Merino, discuss the story, and then do an art activity related to the book. 5 - 12
Keith Haring Artwork - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
In celebration of Pride Month, learn about American Artist Keith Haring, who often advocated for the LGBTQ+ community through his art. Then make a paper dancing dog inspired by one of his notable artworks. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Mesoamerican Sundial - In-Person Program - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 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. 
The Arty Loon Show - In-Person
Tue, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Let's kick off the Summer Discovery Program and get ready for a fun-filled evening with Arty and his magic, illusions, juggling, balloon sculptures, and puppetry. Enjoy a fantastic variety show that's fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12.
Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 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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The Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join the incredible juggler Michael Rayner for hilarious tricks and stunts, such as balancing a wheelbarrow on his chin along with uproarious stand-up and improvised fun. For ages 5 and up.
Paint Your Perfect Summer! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Get excited for summer at the library! Unleash your inner artist with canvas and acrylic paint as we paint what we want to do most while off from school and learn about our upcoming Summer Discovery Program! For children ages 5 – 12
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Science of Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn about the science of magic with California Joe. The show will surely offer loads of audience participation and kids get to help with the magic tricks! Registration required. For ages 5 – 12 with adult caregiver.
Summer Book Adventure - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a read aloud of "Toy Boat" by Randall de Seve, then explore your creativity by decorating your own toy boat. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Space and supplies are limited. No reservations required.
Zany Zoe's Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
Celebrate the start of our Summer Discovery Program with a  magic show from the one and only Zany Zoe! Learn how to do your own magic tricks using household items! For families.
Super Science Super Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Watch and learn from master physics demonstrator James Lincoln as he prepares you to see invisible light, trains you to hear ultrasonic sounds, and teaches you the physics of lasers, sound, electricity and magnetism. For ages 6 - 12.
Splashy Sea Saga Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Kick off the Summer Discovery Program with Luce Puppet Company! 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! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Sherlock Homerun Puppet Musical - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library
Join us for a musical adventure starring Sherlock Homerun and his trusty soccer ball sidekick, Watson, as they solve the mystery of the "Missing Baseball Diamond." For ages 5 - 12.
Communities Create LA! Codex Accordion Book - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Design and make a colorful folded book that tells a story about something special in your life. For ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers.
Illusions by Allen - Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a magic show full of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro! See astonishing sleight of hand magic combined with comedy and audience participation. For ages 5 - 12.
Summer Kids' Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Pixel Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cudahy Library
Explore the evolution of game design by learning about pixels and bits. You will then create pixel art using beads! For ages 6 - 12.
Magic at the Library - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Join us at El Camino Real Library for a fantastic magic show by Hey Hey Entertainment! For children ages 5 – 12 and their parents or caregivers.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
MākMō: Mega Marble Run - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topanga Library - Meeting Room
The Library's Summer Discovery Program has begun - and you can join in on the fun! Do you have the need for speed? Come build a marble run that twists, turns, races and spins marbles at incredible velocity. For ages 5 - 12.
Summer Discovery Kickoff: The Arty Loon Show - The Arty Loon Variety Show
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we kick off our Summer Discovery Program with The Arty Loon Variety Show! It includes magic, juggling, comedy, balloons, games, and lots of audience participation! Bring the whole family and get ready to have some fun!
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Kids Block Building Hour
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library
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.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Summer Discovery Program Kickoff: The Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen 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.
Arty Loon Magic Show - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon with Arty and his magic, illusions, juggling, balloon sculptures, and puppetry. Enjoy a fantastic variety show that's fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Magic with Zany Zoe!
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging, fun, magical time with Magician Zany Zoe! Music, mime, and magic come to life with energy and art. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Dog Man Movie Party - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve while stopping feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Come watch Dog Man and enjoy related activities. Recommended for kids ages 8 and up with a caregiver. This movie is rated PG - Parental guidance suggested.
Adventures in Bookland - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 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 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Harry Potter Book Club (for Tweens!) - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lancaster Library
Welcome to the Harry Potter Book Club! For this session, we will be discussing our progress reading 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' and playing minute to win it games. Fun activities await! Costumes are welcomed. For ages 10 - 14.
Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Baila Baila Bilingual Show - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, educational time with Isabel Brazon, the creator of Baila Baila Spanish Music for kids. Come sing and dance while you learn some Spanish in this very interactive and dynamic show. For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Zany Zoe Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Magic Castle Magician Zany Zoe presents a family-friendly, high-energy show that will have you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy amazing effects, tons of audience interaction, music, dance, and tricks to take home. For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
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Paws to Read - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 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. 
Summer Discovery Kickoff Event - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Get ready for Summer Discovery by joining us for our kickoff event! Sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and get the summer started right with lawn games, crafts and activities to inspire you for the summer. For all ages.
Fused Glass Treasure Box - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Firework Studio will be presenting a fusible glass workshop. Participants will design a 2" x 2" glass treasure box. The finished piece will be available for pickup from the library after two weeks. For ages 5 and up.
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Imagination Station - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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. We will learn about Keith Haring for Pride Month. Supplies will be provided. For ages 5–12 with a caregiver.
LACMA: Extraordinary Quilt Patches - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Put on your artistic hats and amaze your friends and family as you create a colorful quilt patch to celebrate and honor the Juneteenth holiday.  For ages 5 and up.
Ballet Folclorico do Brasil - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Ballet Folclorico do Brasil shares exuberant dances and music that express the rich blend of African, Portuguese and indigenous influences that shaped this country. For children ages 5 - 12 and adult caregivers.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Brick Building Competition - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Taller! Faster! Stronger! Join us in a contest to see what you can build with mini plastic bricks and explore our LEGO books and media. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Dino Fun - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Discover some fun facts about dinosaurs, decorate your own 2-D cardboard dinosaur, and learn about the Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12.
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Magic with Dave Skale - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Join us for an exciting afternoon at the library! We’re thrilled to welcome the fantastic magician Dave Skale, who will entertain everyone with his wacky antics and mind-blowing illusions. For kids ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Bubble Galore - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Join us for this exciting Summer Reading kickoff bubble show where a Bubblologist will discuss the science of bubbles while demonstrating all kinds of bubbles such as rainbow bubbles, square bubbles, and so much more. For Ages 5 - 12.
Comedy Juggling with Michael Rayner - In-Person
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City 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 kids ages 5 – 12.
Christopher T. Magician
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we kick off our Summer Discovery Program with a hilarious and interactive magic show by Christopher T. Magician! For ages 6-12 with an adult caregiver.
Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.
Found Object Juggling Show with Michael Rayner - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Juggler and comedian Michael Rayner uses everyday items in this funny juggling show. He combines hilarious tricks and stunts for a memorable event! For ages 4 - 12 with parents or caregiver.
After-School Art: Andy Warhol - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Join us to boost your creativity, learn about Andy Warhol's art and create a pop art inspired by Warhol's art. Supplies are provided. For ages 6 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Adventure Magic Show - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Join explorer magician California Joe for an Adventure Magic Show! A fun-filled magic show for all ages with lots of adventure and tricks. For ages 5 - 12, with parent or caregiver.
Summer STEAM: Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Drop-In Hands-Only CPR - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 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.
S.T.E.A.M. Works: the Puppet Musical - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:05pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an extraordinary musical puppet show where whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
School of Astonishment Magic Show - In-Person
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John Abrams from School of Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Hot Dog Book Party
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Did you know there are lots of children's books featuring dogs? Dog Man, Bark George, Excellent Ed. To celebrate the dog days of summer, we'll share our favorite dog books and paint our own ceramic dogs. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
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MākMō: Bee Hotels - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Unlike honey bees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone, and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. Become a friend to these helpful bees, and learn to build a bee hotel for your garden. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver. 
Dog Man Party: Make Your Own Flip-O-Rama! - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Calling all Supa Buddies! Join us for a fun-filled program celebrating the awesome Dog Man comic books by Dav Pilkey! For kids ages 5 – 12.
End of School Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries Afternoon - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Florence Library
Say so long to the end of the school year by celebrating famous book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. Make your own diary and play a game related to the series! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Baila Baila - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Get up and dance with this interactive bilingual concert for families. Contagiously energetic, the Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. For ages 5 - 12.
Super Science Super Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Summer Discovery Program is here and so is physics demonstrator James Lincoln. He will prepare you to see invisible light, train you to hear ultrasonic sounds, and teach you the physics of Lasers, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism. For ages 5 - 12.
Kids' Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Join us for an afternoon discussion on Dav Pilkey's popular graphic novel Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder. Limited copies are available at the library. Light refreshments will be served. For ages 8 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Evolution Stages of a Butterfly - In-Person
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Ever wondered what the stages of the butterfly evolution looked like? Stop by Alondra Library and witness them before your eyes! Then, make your own paper caterpillar and butterfly to take home after learning about the stages. For ages 5 - 12.
The Stars and Stripes: A Celebration of Freedom
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library
Learn about the history of the US Flag and the proper way to display and care for it. Then we will make our own US flag.
Family Game Night - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Bring the family for game night! Games will include board games, STEM kits, and the Nintendo Switch. For ages 5 and up with parent or caregiver. Space and supplies are limited. No reservations required.
Party Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
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 and up.
Ceramic Ice Cream Banks - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cudahy Library
Learn about goal setting and creating a savings plan. Afterwards, you will decorate a ceramic ice cream bank. For ages 6 - 12.
Luce Puppet Company - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Be amazed at this live, interactive performances by handcrafted puppets brought to you by the Luce Puppet Company! The show will also feature original children's stories that kids will enjoy. Registration required. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Summer Discovery: Creation Station: 3D Paper Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Explore your artistic expression with 3D paper art! Learn techniques to create 3D paper art. We will provide the inspiration and materials; you bring your creativity and innovation. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Space and supplies
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Explore exciting math and science concepts with building bricks, robotics, wood blocks, and other building toys! For ages 5 - 12.
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Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hollydale Library
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs, and more! For children ages 4 - 12 with an adult.
School of Astonishment Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Join us for School of Astonishment. Prepare for a Magic Show with a Game Show twist! Except, in this show, everyone is a winner! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate You! A Rainbow of Possibilities  - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a colorful celebration of what makes you unique! We'll explore stories, crafts and activities that celebrate self-expression and kindness - all through the magic of rainbows. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12.
Slime 101 - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for Slime 101 and learn the importance of math and science skills while having fun making slime. For ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers.
Bubble Mania Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a bubble show performed by Bubblemania and Co! We will learn about the science and fun of bubbles. Children get a chance to learn about reflection, refraction, and many other soap bubbles properties. For children and their families.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Celebrate Pride: Pride Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Join us in recognition of Pride Month as we celebrate with a Pride themed family storytime, art extension, and more! For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Adventure Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Join explorer California Joe for a magical adventure around the world! Be prepared to be amazed in this fun-filled magic show with lots of tricks and magical treats! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 - 12.
Summer Discovery Program: Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! For ages 5 - 12.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
DIY Science: Glow in the Dark Slime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Light up your room and imagination with something goopy and stretchy yet it perfectly crackles, squishes and pops! For ages 4-12
Christopher T. Magician - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we kickoff our Summer Discovery Program with Christopher T. Magician. He will share with audiences some of his favorite children's books and brings them to life with fun and interactive magic. For ages 6 –12 with their parent/caregiver.
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Park Tales: Adventure Into Reading! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bluffs Park
Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park. For ages 2 - 5.
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Dino Magic Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Join us as California Joe takes us 65 million years into the past with his Dino Magic Show! Be prepared to encounter fossils, dinosaurs and magic! For ages 5 – 17 with a parent or caregiver.
Brettso the Great - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Lancaster Library
Brettso’s fun family show features magic tricks from around the world as well as multicultural stories, told with his balloon puppets and creative balloon sculptures that will amaze and entertain. For kids ages 3 - 12 with a caregiver. 
Bubblemania! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Summer Discover Program Kick-Off: Dav Pilkey Book Party! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Celebrate the start of our Summer Discovery Program and the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! We will also watch the movie: Dog Man (2025). Movie rated: PG.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy with the Blue Submarine - Summer Discover Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Graham 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. For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. 
Baila Baila Bilingual Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room
Dance along and learn Spanish through music in this bilingual program for children of all ages! For families.
Afternoon Yoga - Tarde de Yoga
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawaiian Gardens Library
Spend the afternoon at the library with a yoga session just for kids. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Megan the Bubbleologist - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a bubble show in celebration of the Summer Discovery Program featuring Megan the Bubbleologist!  For ages 5 - 12. 
ENC Traveling Naturalist - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join the Travelling Naturalists as they read animal stories and introduce us to the real thing! Children will be able to meet and learn about animals, their behavior, and their environment! For ages 3 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Decorate a Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Celebrate the start of summer and decorate your own tote bag to keep to show off your LA County Library pride! All materials provided. For ages 6 - 12.
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Resource Center
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Fiesta Summer Kickoff - In person program
Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we kick off summer with a fiesta-themed event. All ages welcomed
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Scottish Bagpipes and Culture with Piper John McLean Allan - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
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.
Family Paint Night - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
School is out and it's time to hit the beach! Listen to the story Day at the Beach by Tom Booth, then have fun painting a cool beach scene. For children ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
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Color Sorting Creations - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Matching and sorting are fun ways to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items to match the colors in egg carton wells then use the items for a process-based art activity!. For ages 2-5 with their caregivers. 
STEAM Friday - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntington Park Library
Combine the Japanese art of paper-folding and the modern science of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Light-up origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills in one beautiful work of art!
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.
CrEATive Plate: Cooking for Kids - CrEATive Plate: cocinar para niños
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hawaiian Gardens Library
Come learn about the food groups and healthy nutrition with Chef Nigel. Kids will have the chance to learn a fun new recipe and participate in a cooking demonstration. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Kieth Haring Pencil Bags - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a group read aloud of Matthew Burgess' picture book Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring & learn about the artist's life. Paint your own Keith Haring inspired bag to take home with you. Registration Required. For readers aged 6 - 12.
Stranger Than Fiction Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Join us to discuss 'Spooky Lakes' by Geo Rutherford. For ages 7 - 12.
Drag Story Hour - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun drag storytime with the fabulous Pickle reading stories that promote diversity and inclusion! For children of all ages.
Children's Paint Day - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Explore your artistic side this summer! Join us for an afternoon art activity where children will learn facts about the ocean and paint a beach scene using acrylics. All supplies will be provided while they last. For Ages 5 - 12
Music Class with Key N Harmony! - Clase de
Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hawaiian Gardens Library
Join Music class where we explore some new musical instruments and sing all of our favorite hits together! For ages 2 - 12 with caregiver.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Adventure Magic Show - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Kick off the summer with magician California Joe! Hop on a magical adventure and explore magic tricks from around the world. For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver. 
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Crayola Imagine Arts Academy: Coiled Turtles, Sheltering Shells - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Turtles come in many shapes and sizes. Learn learn about different habitats, the many threats they face in their survival, and how to raise awareness on how to protect and save them. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Clay Sculpture Class with Claudia Hindu - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Have fun with clay! Students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay and complete a work of art. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Summer Discovery Kickoff! - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntington Park Library
It's summertime! Join us for exciting games and art activities as we kick off the Summer Discovery Program. Sign up for the program to win prizes for reading and doing fun activities! For kids and teens ages 0 - 17 and their families.
Dino Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
Explorer Dig Dug and his Dino-Mites accidentally awaken colorful dinosaurs! Now, the dinos need to learn some lessons with help from Dig Dug.  For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Yoga for Kids - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Yoga instructor Petra Poschmann will introduce kids to yoga in fun and creative ways. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Juneteenth Storytime - Online
Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Program
Join us for a special story time celebrating Juneteenth with stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs! Learn all about Juneteenth & why it is celebrated.
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Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For Ages 7 and up
Family Bonding: Painting Workshop - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where pairs create diptychs—two-part paintings that complement each other. Perfect for friends, siblings, or parents to bond through art and creativity! For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chet Holifield Library
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
The Found Object Juggling Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Join juggler extraordinaire Michael Rayner for a combination of hilarious stunts with uproarious stand-up and a bounty of improvised fun. For ages 5 - 12.
Rainbow Science
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
When sun shines through drops of water in the air, we can see the colors in the sun rays, a rainbow! Join us as we explore the science of rainbows. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
All About Sea Animals - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Dive into our Summer Discovery Program by learning all about sea animals! ROVE offers immersive learning opportunities and brings live ocean animals to you! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Summertime Flip-Flop Fun - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Florence Library
Join us in making decorative flip-flops just in time for summer! Find out what fun the library has in store for you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn How to Make a Cross-Stitch Owl - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Learn how to needlepoint and work on a cute and easy owl needlepoint project. All supplies are provided. For ages 8 - 12.
Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
School of Astonishment Magic Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John from School of Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Book Party: Take It From the Top by Claire Swinarski - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library - Group Study Room
Join us for this book party to discuss this book by Claire Swinarski. The book, told in various perspectives, is about two teens who struggle to find their friendship again. Afterwards we will have a talent show! For Grades 4 - 8.
Juneteenth Celebration - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about Juneteenth and then decorate wooden bracelets and make a gratitude journal in honor of Juneteenth!  Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
CrEATive Plate - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
In this creative, hands-on cooking experience, you will create your own delicious treat while learning cooking methods and safety! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Tin Foil Glass Art
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Learn about glass artist Clara Driscoll and her work at Tiffany Studios. Then create your own version of glass art using foil, string, and markers. 
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Wacko Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bell Gardens Library
Presenting the one and only Ramon Medellin, international magician and headlining comic! Don't miss this fun and entertaining show. For children ages 2-12 with a parent or caregiver.
DIY Drum - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cudahy Library
The drum is a musical instrument found in many cultures. Discover the names and unique sounds of different drums from around the world, and then create your own drum! For ages 6 - 12.
Wonders of Wildlife - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Have you seen a wombat or a wallaby?  These are few of the special animals that you will see in this live animal show! Registration required. For ages 5 – 12 with adult caregiver.
Brettso the Great! Magic show! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an amazing magic show performed by Brettso the Great! For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Program is generously provided by the La Mirada Friends of the Library.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Huntington Park Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Slime Time! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
It's Slime Time! Do you know what ingredients create a chemical reaction that form slime? Join us for a hands-on activity where you play with science and make your own slime. All supplies will be provided For ages 5 - 12.
STEAM Block Building - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library
Join us for a block building extravaganza! Experiment with structures, building mechanics, and structural engineering using over a thousand blocks! For Ages 6 - 12.
Hello Summer! Tote Bags - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Get ready for all your activities this summer by designing your own tote bag! For ages 6 - 12.
National Parks Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Topanga Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for an exciting show with California Joe, Explore the magic and beauty of California's 9 national parks, learn about staying hydrated in the desert, the California Gold Rush, and the difference between the parks! For ages 5 - 12.
Tibetan Sand Mandalas - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a afternoon art activity and celebration of Summer Discovery. Learn about the the ancient tradition of Tibetan sand mandalas and create your own design. For ages 5 - 12.
Face Painting 101 for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
A fun, interactive and engaging workshop kids. Participants will learn the basics of face painting, including different techniques and tools used to create various designs. For ages 5 - 12.
Juneteenth Storytime & Craft
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us for a special Family Storytime and learn more about the history of Juneteenth while enjoying books and special activities including making your own freedom bracelets and constellation box.  For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
LACMA: Communities Create! Food Celebrations - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Gear into summer by creating food sculptures that celebrate festive traditions that are important to you and your family. For ages 5 – 12 with parents or caregivers.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 – 12.
Juneteenth Concert with Mr. Markus! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Summer is here!  Kick off our Summer Discovery Program and celebrate freedom in this special Juneteenth concert celebration with Mr. Markus! For children ages 6-12 with parent or caregiver.
Summer Kids' Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Celebrate Juneteenth: Juneteenth Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Join us in recognition of Juneteenth by learning about the holiday and about stories of African American figures. Then, make a collage about what freedom means to you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Juneteenth Book Party - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Learn about the origins of Juneteenth, a celebration of the liberation of the last enslaved people after the US Civil War. We will read a story about freedom from slavery and make collages that express our freedoms. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
SCE Presents STEM Day: Build a Crazy Contraption! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them to create your own chain reaction contraption. Made possible by a grant from SCE. For ages 7 - 12.
Summer Discovery Program Kick-off: The Arty Loon Show! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library
Join us as we kick off our Summer Discovery Program with The Arty Loon Show!, including magic, juggling, comedy, balloons, and audience participation! Then sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and get a small goodie bag, while supplies last! 
Bubbles Galore! - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Learn about reflection and refraction in this interactive program with Bubblemania! Observe bubbles of different shapes and sizes, pop bouncing bubbles, and get the chance to be inside a giant bubble. For ages 5 - 12 with their families.
Family Board Game Night - In-Person
Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Join us for family game night at Alondra Library! Playing board games is not only fun, but helps us problem solve, increase communication, and increase emotional intelligence. May the best player win! For ages 5 - 12 and their families. 
Cello Movement & Music - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy an interactive cello performance by cellist, Chelsea Wong. Get ready to dance along to some amazing cello music and create your own rhythms to share! For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver. 
STEAM: Suncatchers - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to embrace the sunshine! Discover interesting facts about the origins of suncatchers and how they were invented.  After, create your very own colorful suncatcher. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Celebrate Juneteenth: Storywalk® & Sidewalk Chalk - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Grab your sun hats, channel your artistic abilities, & Celebrate Juneteenth! Talk a walk & read The Night Before Freedom: A Juneteenth Story by Glenda Armand on our Storywalk® then add what freedom means to you to our sidewalk mural! For all ages!
Magic with Zany Zoe! - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Summer is a magical time for all! Come to the library for an exciting hour of magic and mystery featuring any Zoe! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 - 12.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Lawndale 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 ages 5 - 12.
Flamin-go to the Library - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Pink Flamingo Day at the library by making your own marionette and fishing like a flamboyance of flamingoes. We will also learn about the part flamingoes play in estuary ecosytems. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!" Puppet/Magic Show - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Rory the Dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object falling out of the sky.  His friends don't believe him and think Rory is just making up one of his fantastic tales. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Family Movie and Art: Dolittle - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Dr. Dolittle who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a famous island with his apprentice and a squad of unique pets. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Bubbles Galore!
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, bubbles bouncing on bubbles, giant bubbles and more! For ages 5-12.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Storytime with a Cop - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hawthorne Library
Join us for a special afternoon storytime in partnership with the Hawthorne Police Department. Officers will read picture books and provide refreshments afterwards. A list of ingredients will be available. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregiver.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a captivating show filled with shimmering soap films, rainbow-hued bubbles, square bubbles, and even giant bubbles! For kids ages 5 – 12.
The Wacko Show - In-person program
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room
Prepare to be amazed by Ramon Medellin's wacky Wacko Show!  For Ages 5-12
Ocean Discovery Program - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Come to the Summer Discovery Program and learn all about different marine mammals. After the presentation, you will have an opportunity to touch tidepool animals, shark teeth and jaws, whale teeth, and other marine mammal artifacts. For ages 5 - 12.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an amazing 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 2 - 12 with adult caregiver.
The Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alondra Library
Join us for a thrilling, educational presentation with Dan from the Wild Man Dan Show! Learn about different reptiles and get a chance to get up close and personal with some of the animals! For ages 5-12 and their families.
Storybook Animal Portaits - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Looking for all my craftiest critters! Turn your favorite storybook character into a fun and colorful animal portrait! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Fan-tastic Fun! - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Stay cool and get creative this summer! Decorate your own unique paper fan using a variety of art supplies while learning how to stay safe and healthy during the heat. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 7 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 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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Frankie's Toy Box - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cudahy Library
Franklin Haynes Marionettes presents Frankie's Toy Box, a warm and family-friendly puppet variety show. Through Frankie's misadventures, kids learn about kindness, teamwork and friendship. For ages 4 and up, with their caregivers.
Ocean Discovery - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Have fun learning all about marine mammals, their migration patterns, and feeding habits with Roundhouse Aquarium. Then explore dry ocean artifacts and touch tidepool animals! For ages 3 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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The Arty Loon Magic Show
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon with Arty and his magic, illusions, juggling, balloon sculptures, and puppetry. Enjoy a fantastic variety show that's fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Giggle and Paint - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Create a painted masterpiece with Dragunfli Designz! See how colors work and blend together as you make a work of art. All materials provided. For ages 5 – 12.
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The Fairy and the Pirate - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Come and join a Fairy Hunt as they take you on a musical revue in Fairyland. A Fairy Hunt will help you find the magic of imagination in this fun and gentle adventure that is sure to delight and enchant. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Japanese Taiko Drumming - The Rhythm of Inspiration - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Florence Library
Join us this summer for the Rhythm of Inspiration, a program that will inspire, educate, and engage audiences with the rich cultural heritage of Japanese taiko drumming. Have a chance to play the taiko drums too! For the whole family.
Adventure Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
In this highly engaging program full of audience participation, California Joe will take your kids on a magical journey with magic tricks and stories that will have everyone on the edge of their seats! For ages 5 – 12 with parent of caregiver.
Baila Baila Bilingual Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us for another exciting Summer Discovery Program event! Get up and dance with this interactive bilingual concert for families. Contagiously energetic, the Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. For ages 5 - 12.
MākMō: Drawing Music  - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library
Celebrate the Summer Discovery Program with a program presented by our MākMō librarian who will lead an activity inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky and learn about synesthesia by "drawing music." For ages 5 -12. 
Board Games - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us for an exciting, fun, and educational adventure with live animals, hear real life stories from Dan, and interact with the amazing world of reptiles! Learn cool facts about snakes, arachnids, and more! For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Gardening for Kids with The Plant Plug - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables 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.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Family Summer Movie and Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Bring the family to watch "Lilo and Stich". Enjoy creating a fun Lilo and Stitch inspired decorative surfboard while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 5 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Magic Mania with Joe Selph - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hollydale Library
Join Joe Selph's Magic Mania featuring zany bits of hilarious magic that will have kids bursting at the seams in laughter. This audience participatory show is guaranteed to bring out the giggles and laughs in everyone! For ages 4 - 12 with an adult.
Family Film and Craft: Moana 2 - In-person program
Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
East Los Angeles Library - Meeting Room
Bring the family to watch the movie Moana 2 and follow the characters years later for an expansive journey after receiving a call from Moana's wayfinding ancestors. For ages 5-12 and their caregivers
Adventure Magic Show - Summer Discovery Program
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Graham Library
Join explorer magician, California Joe, for an Adventure Magic Show! A fun-filled magic show for all ages with lots of tricks and magical treats! For ages 3 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver.
Tween Tech Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Florence Library
Have an afternoon of fun as we explore the world of robotics and computers. Over the next four Thursdays, we will get to play with programming robots and make our own bots too! Space and supplies are limited. For ages 8 - 12. 
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Window Art Suncatchers! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
This summer, make your windows pop with sunlight by creating your own whimsical window art creations! Color suncatcher shapes and create custom, vibrant art with non-toxic window paint to make one-of-a-kind window clings. For kids ages 5 - 12. 
The Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez 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 The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more!
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Beginner's Crochet Series - In-Person
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Resource Center
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own scarf just in time to accessorize your outfits for Spring! All materials will be provided. Ages 10+
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.
The Arty Loon Show - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Magic is combined with puppetry, juggling, and humor, but beware because Arty Loon might just include you as part of the show!  For ages 5 - 12.
STEAM Friday - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntington Park Library - Meeting Room
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.
Party Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Enjoy this lively variety show that uses puppets, comedy, and music to inspire children’s imaginations and creativity. Registration required. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Magic, Illusions, and More!
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled program with astonishing magic, laughs, tricks, and illusions! Allen Oshiro has been performing his magic since the age of five and has performed at Magic Castle and many other venues in Los Angeles County. For ages 5-12
Make Your Mark: Introduction to Printmaking - Animal Prints - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the exciting and messy art of printmaking, and make your own reproducible print of your favorite animal with paint. Registration required. For ages 6 – 12.
Summer Childrens Book Club
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Come and join us for our children's book club as we talk about our favorite characters, plots, schemes from the book Running in Flip-Flops From the End by Justin A. Reynolds. Recommended for Grade levels 3 - 7.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Ms. Bits N' Bobs Visits the Land of Imagination - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
Enter the Land of Imagination with Ms. Bits N' Bobs and stay for fun, learning, and a bit of magic.   For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
STEM: Building Structures - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about structures and their mechanics. Then use your creativity to build three types of towers using three different building materials. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery Program: Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Compton 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.
Dave Skale's Comedy Magic Extravaganza - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
You will be will be spell-bound by Magician Dave Skale as he entertains us with magic, comedy, a live bunny, audience participation, and lots of laughs. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
Anime Your Way - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Are you a fan of graphic novels, manga or anime? Join artist, Carlos Nieto III, for a step-by-step workshop to learn how to draw your favorite characters or design your own! For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver. 
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Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read
Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Book Adventures: We Are Definitely Human
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate World UFO Day by joining us in this fun read aloud of "We Are Definitely Human" by X. Fang! We'll discuss the book, what it means to be a human being and then do an out-of-this-world activity! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Magic Dino Show with California Joe - In-Person
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Join us for a fun and interactive Dino Magic Show with California Joe! California Joe takes the children on a magical journey and offers the children an opportunity to help him with magic tricks! You don't want to miss out on the fun! For ages 5 - 12
Celebrate African Song, Rhythm, and Dance with Queen Teresa - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join dancer Teresa Smith for an engaging experience rooted in African folklore, dance, rhythms, and song! She shares traditional clothing and instruments, inviting children to join in the fun and discovery. For ages 5 and up.
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Summer Kid's Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Family Paint Afternoon! - Summer Discovery Program
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
Join us for an afternoon of painting fun! Learn a new skill and tap in to your creative side as we paint a Summer scene together. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream  - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2-5 with their caregivers. 
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Family Movie and Art: Moana 2 - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Yoga for Kids - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carson Library
Yoga instructor Petra Poschmann will introduce kids to yoga in fun and creative ways! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Duct Tape Pencil Pouch - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
Join us to create your own pencil pouch using duct tape. We will also discuss the various uses of pouches throughout history.   For Ages 5 - 12
Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.
Crafting Mondays - In-Person Program
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
Learn about math, science, and the arts while you make something with us each week. For Ages 5 - 12. 
Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Explore and interact with the amazing world of snakes, spiders, and more while learning how to stay safe and respect wildlife. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
Arty Loon Magic Show - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
The Arty Loon Show is a fun filled family magic show that will have you amazed and astounded! Full of magic, comedy, puppets, games, and so much more! For ages 5 - 12.
Community Inspiration Garden - Pressed flower in clay
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
We're building a community inspiration garden! Come help us create a space that will inspire others over the summer in this 2 week program. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Bingo For Books - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Come play everyone's favorite game and win books! This game is for everyone and everyone is sure to leave a winner! For ages 5 and up.
Art Activity: Sun Print Fun!
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Did you know that you can make art with sunlight?! Yes, you can! Come join us to learn the science behind this fun process of using the suns rays to create prints and then frame your artwork! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
MākMō: Paper Boats - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Become a shipbuilder with MākMō! We provide the materials and guidance and you provide design skills and elbow grease. Once you're done, we put them on the water and see how they hold up. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Engineering & Design: Toy Design Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. Part of Summer Discovery Program.
Spooky-Fun Library Camp Out - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Grab your flashlight and camping chair (not required) and join us for a spooky-fun library camp-out! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Nature Connections to Literature - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
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. For ages 5 and up.
Ink Diffusion Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cudahy Library
Use watercolor inks to create beautiful diffused art. While you are here, learn how to find your favorite kids books at the library. For ages 6 - 12.
Super Science Super Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Watch and learn from master physics demonstrator James Lincoln as he prepares you see invisible light, trains you to hear ultrasonic sounds, and teaches you the physics of lasers, sound, electricity and magnetism. For ages 5 - 12.
MākMō: Mega Marble Run - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library
Join us for an afternoon program presented by our MākMō librarian. Do you have a need for speed? Come build a marble run that twists, turns, races, and spins marbles at incredible velocity! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12. 
Butterfly Release Party - In-Person
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alondra Library
It's time to release our beautiful library butterflies into their natural habitat! Join us for their departure and an art activity to commemorate the last stage of the butterfly cycle. For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Rudy's Radical Science Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to explore the wonders of chemistry! Enjoy a special presentation packed with live science experiments, physical and chemical reactions, and lots of surprises and fun! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Park Tales: Shoot for the Moon! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bluffs Park
Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park. For ages 2 - 5.
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Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wiseburn Library
Celebrate the Summer Discovery program with live animals! Wild Man Dan will discuss the difference between venomous and poisonous animals, and teach cool facts about snakes, arachnids, and more! For families with kids ages 5 - 17.
Marine Mammal Discovery Program - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Explore the ocean at the Rivera Library! Kids will learn about marine mammal adaptations and habitats as well as about ocean conservation. Kids will also have the chance to meet living tidepool animals! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Craft & Build: Cardboard Guitars
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us for an afternoon of craft and build family time! Build your own cardboard guitar with a father, grandfather, parent, or the any special caregiver in your life! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
The Wild Man Dan Show - In-Person
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a thrilling, educational presentation with Dan from the Wild Man Dan Show! Learn about different animals and get a chance to get up close and personal with some of the animals! For ages 5 - 12 years old with adult caregiver.
Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Creature Quests: Nature's Connection to Literature - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
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 6 - 12. 
Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Color Exploration - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Tie-dye and color mixing is fun for children of all ages. Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece!  For ages 2-5 with their caregivers. 
Yoga for Kids - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carson Library
Yoga instructor Petra Poschmann will introduce kids to yoga in fun and creative ways! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Explore the Strength of Spider Webs - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time.  For ages 7 and up.
Ocean Diorama - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon crafting program and make an ocean diorama! Learn about ocean biomes and marine life then create a sea animal habitat using a three-dimensional box as your canvas. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
STEAM Day - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Summer Learning Week with STEAM. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Join for a day full of STEAM activities. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Community Inspiration Garden - Kindness Rocks
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
We're building a community inspiration garden! Come help us create a space that will inspire others over the summer in this 2 week program. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Slime Time! - In-person program
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Come and take part in a delightful, interactive event where you can discover the wonders of science by crafting your own slime and learning about its scientific properties! All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Book Party: The Bletchley Riddle - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library - Group Study Room
Join us for this book party to discuss this historical and adventurous book by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. This book is about two siblings who try to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother. For Grades 5 - 9.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Littlerock Library
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. Part of Summer Discovery Program. Recommended for ages 7 - 12.
Paint and Eat: Ice Cream Party - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Cool down at the library with a sweet summer treat you can eat and paint! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Illusions by Allen Magic Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a magic show full of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro! See an astonishing sleight of hand magic combined with comedy and audience participation. For children and teens.
Dr. Seuss - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Join Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson in this fast-paced romp through the most loved and classic works of Dr. Seuss while performing fun, exciting magic. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
National Summer Learning Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Summer Learning week with a fun filled hour of stories and decorate your own book tote. Participants will receive a book for your new tote. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregiver. 
Summer Kid's Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Engineering & Design: Build Your Own Contraption - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.
Fun with Ozobots  - Summer Discovery Program
Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us for some robotics fun! We will learn basic program codes and create simple commands to make the Ozobots dance across the paper! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Magic Dino Show with California Joe - In-Person
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and interactive Dino Magic Show with California Joe! California Joe takes the children on a magical journey and offers the children an opportunity to help him with magic tricks! You don't want to miss out on the fun! For ages 5-12.
The Big Ventriloquist Show! - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Families are invited to check out Marc Griffith's amazing ventriloquist show about acceptance and seeing the best in everyone. For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver. 
The Dinosaur Who Cried Asteroid Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Join Hey, Hey, Entertainment for their dinosaur puppet show! Learn about the importance of friendship and telling the truth. For ages 6 - 12.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
Magic Story And Balloon Puppet Show  - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Brettso the Great will capture our imagination as he takes us on a magical journey. He'll entertain us with comedy, storytelling, balloon sculptures, and a magic show. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Yoga for Kids - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carson Library
Yoga instructor Petra Poschmann will introduce kids to yoga in fun and creative ways! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
Oceans of Possibilities Ventriloquist Show
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Nothing new happens until we imagine it first! Join Marc Griffiths, award-winning inspirational ventriloquist, and his talking dolphin for this hilarious, feel-good show where anything is possible IF you believe! For ages 5 - 12.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.  For kids ages 5 – 12.
Quiet Reading Adventures:Unplug and Read
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.
The Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy - In-Person
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 3 - 12.
Creepy Crawly Circuits: Electronic Insects & Miniature Robotics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join Skills4Children to explore engineering and robotics. Use your problem-solving skills and creativity in a fun, hands-on STEM activity to build creepy-crawly circuits. For children 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Zany Zoe Magical Discoveries - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging, fun, and magical time with Magician Zany Zoe! Enjoy a captivating performance with a lot of amazing effects and humor that will bring joy and wonder to audiences of all ages. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Family Board Game Night - In-Person
Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Join us for family game night at Alondra Library! Playing board games is not only fun, but helps us problem solve, increase communication, and increase emotional intelligence. May the best player win! For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Build and Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Family Gaming Day at the Library
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
Join us for some fun with your friends or family and play the Wii at the library! May the best player win! For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver.
Dav Pilkey Book Party - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
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