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.

Join us in the activity room to watch the movie: IF (2024).  A coloring activity will also be available. Film Rating: PG. For families/caregivers with children ages 0 - 17. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to enter.

Would you like to explore how to build the tallest tower or the longest bridge? For ages 5 - 12.

Children will move through different stations with different building materials for an hour of building exploration. We provide the materials you just bring the imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.

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.

Explore traditions around the world, create art to celebrate the New Year, and join in a New Year's Eve countdown to 12...noon! No need to stay up past your bedtime to party this year! For Ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.

Learn simple coding and robotics with Ozobots! These tiny robots can read your commands as color codes on paper. Watch them race, solve puzzles, or just draw your own path and see what they do! For kids ages 7-12 with a parent or guardian.

Join us for a retelling of a favorite fairytale. We will read Goldilocks and Just One Bear, followed by an art activity where you will practice your drawing skills and draw your favorite fairytale character.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Rated PG. For Ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Rudy takes you on a trip that will both amaze and inform you about the wonders of chemistry! Discover the world of physical and chemical reactions with live experiments in this action-packed show.

Ready to ring in the new year? Come take part in activities and crafts and count down to noon with us on New Year's Eve! For children ages 4 - 10 accompanied by a caregiver.

Come celebrate as we learn about New Year traditions from around the world. Read a book, play games, make New Year's resolutions, decorate a party hat, and have fun together. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

Too sleepy to stay up til midnight? Join us for a party at 2 pm to ring in the New Year! We'll make New Year's masks, learn trivia about the history of New Years, and celebrate the start of the year with a 2 pm countdown and party! For ages 5 - 12.

Making a snowman is a fun tradition that many people do during winter. Learn more about other winter traditions around the world and decorate a popsicle stick to look like a snow person using paint and other art supplies! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 3.

It is time to make a snowball shooter and learn all about Sir Issac Newton’s three laws of motion. For ages 5-12 with caregiver.

Bring in the New Year by creating your own Rainbow Scratch Art Paper! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

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

Come join this exciting book club for kids, where we will meet monthly to discuss the selected book and participate in journaling, crafting, or games. The selection this month is Keeper of the Lost Cities (Book 1) by Shannon Messenger.

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.

Join us for an afternoon of DIY art. Let your creativity run wild and make an artistic piece or two that can be displayed in the library. This month we will spotlight Michelangelo. Supplies will be provided. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Capture the beauty of winter in this hands-on workshop where participants will design a personalized landscape and transform it into a glowing lantern! For ages 5 and up.

Build, create, and explore with the world’s most popular building bricks! We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver

“Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver

Start the new year saving your pennies and learn a few quick tips on how to earn and save money. Get started by decorating your very own ceramic piggy bank!  For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Enjoy a fun sing-along music show with Wendee! For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Join us to boost your creativity, learn about Vincent Van Gogh's art and create a painting inspired by Van Gogh's art. Supplies are provided. For ages 8 - 12 with parents or caregivers.

LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. For ages 6 months and up.

Come in and learn all about recycling while using your inventiveness and imagination to create an original work of art. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us for our winter art market! Create art and learn about budgeting. Participants will get an "allowance" of play money to plan out and shop our art supply "store" and create their own works of art. For ages 4 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

A goal is something you want to do - like reading more chapter books or learning about something new! Learn about goals and make your own vision board - an illustration of your goals during the new year! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Zany Zoë’s magical discoveries program is an interactive program that impresses kids of all ages. From a dancing table to a snake appearing magically, it’s sure to get the attention of all. For ages 5 -12 with caregiver. 

Explore LA County Library's resources to start a new year with new skills! Afterwards, create your own stamps to decorate a notebook and use it to capture all your special moments in 2025. For Ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver. 

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

Centuries ago people began using calendars to keep track of the days. Create and decorate a desk calendar to help you plan out your year and stay on track in 2025! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 

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.

What is the chemical reaction for slime? Learn the science behind slime by making your own slime. For children ages 8 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Step back in time and discover the magic of early animation by creating your own thaumatrope, a classic optical illusion toy. Spin your creation to see different drawings come to life in a fun and hands-on activity!

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

Join us for a bilingual storytime and learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by a fun art activity to share with someone you love. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Kaleidoscopes create dazzling patterns of color by reflecting light. Let's learn about light and refraction while creating your own kaleidoscope. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Your child can draw a self-portrait, with half of it illustrating who they are now, and the other half illustrating who they want to be in 2025. For ages 6 - 12 with their adult caregiver.

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

Be inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Kids can decorate their own jar and fill it with dreams for themselves and the world! For children aged 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Winter Sensory Activities will experiment with bubbles, visit a sink or float station, sort floating-colored eggs. Promote imaginative play and provide fun and engaging learning experiences for children. For ages 5 - 12  with parent or caregiver. 

Join us for a bilingual storytime. We will learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Do you know the Chinese Zodiac Story? Join us as we learn about the story and then use water colors to paint this years zodiac animal, the snake. For ages 6 -12  with their parent or caregiver.

Join us as we learn about Lunar New Year and the animals of the Zodiac. You will discover the meaning of the year of the snake and  make your own paper snake.    For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.

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.

Join us for an engaging, fun and magical time with Magician Zany Zoe. Music, mime, and magic come to life with energy and art. For ages 5 - 12.

Learn the value of money by shopping in our pretend grocery store! Then decorate a piggy bank to take home to help you save at home. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Explore, learn, and play while enhancing an important school readiness skill! Listen to stories about color and come dressed in your favorite hue. For ages 3-8

Let's have fun learning how to make a carboard robotic hand that you can move the individual fingers. This activity will give you an understanding of how our hands work. For ages 6 - 12 with parents or caregivers.

Feeling inspired by the Owl Diaries or Dork Diaries series? Learn how to start your own journal and the benefits of journaling. Then decorate your own journal to take home. For ages 7 - 12.

Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.

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

Join us as we learn from a professional who will teach us how to explore mindful movement, learn breathing exercises for stress relief, and practice relaxation techniques.

Join us to create bad art!  Children will have access to a variety of crafts and art materials to make a bad art piece while discovering their hidden creativity. For ages 5 -12 with parents or caregivers.

Celebrate our favorite cuddly ferocious animals! We will make polar bear crafts, see who knows the most about these majestic creatures during trivia, and learn all about their role in the arctic ecosystem. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Have you ever flown a drone? Join Drones4kids for new drone-flying program in the library! Children will have the opportunity to fly a drone and also learn how drones are utilized in different careers. For ages 5 - 12 year old and their caregivers.

Yetis - myth or real. Have you ever seen a yeti. If there are Yetis, where might you find one. We will learn about Yetis and afterwards children will make their own Yeti to take home. Ages 5 - 11. Seating is limited.

Have you ever used a sewing machine? Learn the basics of the sewing machine from putting the needle on to threading the bobbin. Afterwards, we will practice sewing in straight lines to curves! For ages 9 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us for a fun afternoon learning about basic circuit design. Children will design their own circuits that can operate a fan or emit lights and sounds. For ages 8 - 12, with parent or caregiver.

Join us and learn about volcanos and then use your creativity to create your own play dough volcano, at the end of the program we'll use science to cause a volcanic eruption! For ages 5 - 12with parent or caregiver.

Learn about artist Marc Chagall and how he created stained glass art. Then decorate your own version of stained glass using a sun catcher made out of clear plastic.  Recommended for ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day with this fun craft! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr's contributions to American history, and create a mosaic portrait in his honor. For children ages 5-12.

Did you know that some species of penguin gift rocks to their mates? Learn more about this and other penguin facts during this art activity where you will use construction paper to make your own penguin! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., famous for his “I have a dream” speech, and be inspired by the values that he shared with the world. Create your own “I have a dream” board. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

What would you like for your family for the new year? Let's reflect on the past year and explore books that help build health and wellbeing. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 

Do you know how to create a budget? Do you love to create works of art? Join us at the art market! Participants will get an "allowance" of play money to plan out and shop our art supply "store". While supplies last. For ages 5 - 12.

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

Join us in remembering the strides Martin Luther King, Jr. made towards justice for all and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Make a paper people necklace that includes your dreams for a better future! For ages 3 – 12 with parent or caregiver. 

Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little bit dirty. For ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

Join us for a snowy time as we discover the symmetrical beauty of snowflakes and learn to make your very own decorative piece that lights up! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.  

Mosaic art has been around for centuries. Learn about mosaic art and create your own mosaic art out of crayons. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Space and supplies are limited. No reservations required.

 Dan shares his passion for nature and adventure, with live specimens and demonstrations on the world of reptiles, arachnids, and other fascinating animals. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.

A fun, interactive and engaging workshop for kids. Participants will learn the basics of face painting, including different techniques and tools used to create various designs. For ages 5 - 12.

Flowers are much more than just pretty decorations. Join us to learn fun facts about our fragrant friends as we plant some flower seeds of our own to watch sprout in the coming spring. For children ages 5 - 12.

Capture the beauty of winter in this hands-on workshop where participants will design a  personalized landscape and transform it into a  glowing lantern. For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.

Did you know that the largest recorded snowflake was 15 inches wide? Join us to learn more cool facts about snowflakes and then make and decorate your own snowflakes to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.

Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 

Did you know that the word tote means to carry? Tote bags have become more popular over the decades since they were invented in the 1940s. Join us in designing your very own tote bag to carry your books throughout the year! For ages 5 - 12.

Challenge yourself with board games that will enhance critical thinking and teamwork by engaging in friendly competition. All games will be provided. For ages 12 and up.

Join us in learning how catapults work and how they were used. You will be able to build your own catapult and test its functions. For children ages 6 -12 with a parent or caregiver.

Ever wanted to design a skyscraper? Or maybe a highway or a bridge? Now's your chance to give it a try with Keva Planks! Sharpen your engineer skills with a team and put your design to the test. For ages 5 - 12 with an a parent or caregiver.

Before the age of digital games were board games. Learn about different board games that kids used to play. Then enjoy the company of friends while playing a variety of board games! All games provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

What are your New Year's Resolutions? Document them and your journey in your own journal that you can decorate and use to track your progress or just write about your life! For ages 6 - 14.

Looking for some after-school fun? Join us in the activity room to learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while enjoying an afternoon of video and board games!  We have a large variety of games to play! For ages 5 - 12

Learn how to set goals, write them out, and create a plan for success! Create a vision board of pictures, phrases, words, or items that represent you, your plans, and your goals, and reflect on your dream life. For ages 5 - 12.

Join us for a delightful afternoon of puppets and ventriloquism with puppeteer Joe Gandelman. Graciously sponsored by Friends of Avalon Library. For ages 5 - 17.

Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve your reading comprehension skills. For ages 5 - 12.

Why make a masterpiece when you can make a disaster? Well, here is your chance! Make a sculpture, structure, drawing, necklace, mobile—whatever you want. Join us for a laid-back afternoon and make the worst piece of art of your dreams. 

Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.

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

The Stranger Than Fiction Book Club will read and discuss 'What is Color? The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art' by Steven Weinberg. For ages 7 - 12 with parent or guardian.

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.

Welcome to the Harry Potter Book Club! For this third session, we will be discussing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and making potions. Fun activities await!  Costumes are welcomed. For ages 10 - 14.

Come meet Jax and Sammy, our BARK therapy dogs. BARK is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Come practice your reading skills and read to Jax and Sammy.

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the BARK Reading Dogs group! For children ages 5 -14 years old, accompanied by an adult.

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 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 

What are you grateful for? Is it your family, your pet, your favorite book, or perhaps a beloved toy? Join us for a fun afternoon with Artsy Kids, who will teach us how to sculpt our gratitude into a treasured keepsake made out of clay.

Happy Year of the Snake! Let's celebrate by learning about the traditions and customs of Lunar New Year through stories and books. We'll also talk about animals in the Chinese Zodiac and create paper lanterns. For ages 5 - 12.

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 6 -12 with parent or caregiver.

Build your own catapult using popsicle sticks, plastic spoons, and rubber bands. Then compete with other participants to see whose catapult can launch a paper ball the furthest! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Let's learn about the importance of Lunar New Year in many countries and create a craft to celebrate the year of the snake. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

It's that time of year when the weather becomes chilly, and things turn frosty. Learn about winter and snow, then create your own paper snow globe. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.    

Join us for this book party to discuss this story told by young teens by Erin Entrada Kelly; we will paint our "guinea pig" rocks while learning the ASL alphabet and numbers. This book selection is appropriate for Grades 4 - 8.

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

California bird nesting season begins in February. We will decorate binoculars that will help you identify birds and nests in the coming months. Learn about local bird species to watch for and start a bird watching journal. For ages 5 - 12.

Join us for a fun-filled program where kids learn about the history of extreme winter sports like skiing and snowboarding! For ages 5 - 12. 

Prepare to be amazed by Ramon Medellin's wacky Wacko Show! Sleight of hand, comedy, and balloon artistry all come together in one hilarious experience you don't want to miss. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us as we celebrate the book Maisy's Chinese New Year by Lucy Cousins with a fun painting activity. For Children 2 – 5 with their parents or caregivers.

Let’s celebrate with a fun introduction to Lunar New Year. Learn about the traditions and customs of Lunar New Year. We’ll also talk about the animals in the Chinese Zodiac and create a snake puppet. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Get ready for a messy and science adventure as we make Oobleck, a fascinating non-Newtonian fluid! Explore the science of solids and liquids while squishing, molding, and playing with this fun and sensory winter-themed creation

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.

Learn about Lunar New Year and the of the snake! Then, we will create a small craft to take home. For ages 5 - 12.

Join us to learn about the history of snowman and sculpt your own snowman from Model Magic. Then use provided supplies to decorate and add details.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Learn and explore winter celebrations around the world with books and songs. Create your own do-it-yourself winter themed art to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 

Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library for casual play and check out some books that will help you learn about the game! Chess sets will be provided. For ages 8 - 12 with their adult caregiver.

Join us for a fun afternoon as we learn about different kinds of fish and sea life. Then, create your own Paper Plate Aquarium to take home. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12.

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

Learn about cultures and faiths around the world through their winter celebrations. Explore decorating traditions in Bodhi Day, Las Posadas, and Shōgatsu, then create a banner that represents a celebration important to your culture. For ages 8 - 12.

Join us to celebrate MLK Day in remembering the strides he and other Civil Rights leaders made toward peace, freedom, and justice for all with a special storytime and create inspired art. For ages 5 - 12  with parent or caregiver 

Join us as we learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year with stories, trivia, refreshments, arts and crafts, and a special treat. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

The Young Readers Book Club will read and discuss the graphic novel 'Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian' by Tim Probert. For ages 7-12 with parent or guardian.

Join us for fun crafts and STEAM activities that will encourage creativity, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. This month's theme is winter. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Play traditional Bingo and book-themed Bingo with us! Learn a little bit more about some of your favorite books. Winners receive a book of their choice. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

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.

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.

Strengthen your child's reading skills by reading books out loud; one book in exchange for a delicious ice cream treat! For children.

Did you know that the basic technique of weaving hasn't changed since the Stone Age? We'll discuss the history of weaving, and then do some weaving on our own DIY loom! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Join us for a special book party where we will read "Keith Haring: The Boy Who Kept on Drawing". Learn about this prolific artist and his contributions to the community. Then recreate one of his iconic paintings on canvas. For ages 5 - 12.

Discover the magic of cooking and storytelling as you write, illustrate, and share the flavors that make your family’s meals unique! Bring it to life on a personalized apron you design! Registration Required. For ages 6 - 12.

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the Pet Prescription Team! For ages 7-12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Parent permission is required.

Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.

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

Join us as we throw an astronaut welcome home party and learn about the science of space exploration! We will make our very own astronaut landers and write letters to astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station.

Join us for this engineering challenge and have fun using math and physics! For kids ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Indian Mythology and Me is a dynamic dance and theater performance that artfully weave rhythm, song, gesture and facial expressions into an interactive exploration of Indian mythology and its connections to our world today. For ages 5 -12.

Join us for a cooking demonstration on Taiwanese food. Chef Phoebe Chow will talk about the applied science of food preparation and Taiwanese culture and show us a fresh look on how to make traditional pastries! For ages 5 - 12.

Bring the family to watch Inside Out 2. Enjoy a fun art project while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. All materials will be provided, available while supplies last.

Learn about the Talavera tile, a traditional Mexican ceramic art form highly acclaimed for its beauty and quality. Then make your own Talavera-inspired design on a tile to take home! For ages 5-12.

Happy Year of the Snake! Let's celebrate by learning about the traditions and customs of Lunar New Year through stories and books. We'll also talk about animals in the Chinese Zodiac and create paper lanterns. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

Do you like to watch anime or have a favorite anime character? Learn how to draw and design anime characters in this step-by-step program taught by artist Carlos Nieto III. For ages 5 - 12

The colorful aurora borealis can be seen at the North Pole when particles from the sun interact with molecules on Earth's atmosphere. Learn about this phenomenon and draw your own "northern lights" using chalk! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Learn about the solar system and see how the planets differ from each other by color, size, and shape. Make your own solar system guide with craft paper, markers, and strings. All materials provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Ozobots are small robots that move around and respond to color-coded commands. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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

Join us for a read aloud of "Lunar New Year" by Natasha Yim. Lunar New Year ends with a Lantern Festival, learn about Lunar New Year and the significance of the lantern and create your very own to take home. For families with children 5 and up.

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.

We're celebrating the Year of the Snake with stories and art. Learn about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated around the world. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

Ozobots are small robots that move around and respond to color-coded commands. We will learn basic program codes and create simple commands to make the Ozobots dance across the paper! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Groundhog Day is a yearly tradition held in the United States and Canada. On February 2 a groundhog is said to predict the weather for the next 6 weeks. Learn more information about this fun event. For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year at the library! Hear dragon stories, create a dragon craft, and learn about Lunar New Year traditions. Don't forget to wear red to bring good luck in the New Year! For ages 5 - 12.

Happy Year of the Snake! Let’s celebrate Lunar New Year! Learn about traditions and customs of one of the world’s most popular holidays. Afterwards, create a fun art activity. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us to learn about the Lunar New Year and celebrate by designing a spin drum to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Before the age of digital games were board games. Learn about different board games that kids used to play. Then enjoy the company of friends while playing a variety of board games! All games provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Each month we'll explore new and exciting science, technology, engineering, art or math concepts with building bricks, robotics, science experiments, and more! For ages 5 - 12.

Bring the family to watch the engaging movie, Wild Robot based on the popular book by Peter Brown. Rated PG: Parental Guidance suggested. For ages 5-12

We will learn about the history of the Golden Age of Animation with a screening of several classic cartoons. With popcorn and trivia. For children.

Practice and build confidence in your reading skills by reading aloud to a reading buddy for 20 minutes. A selection of books will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. For ages 5 - 10.

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

Join us as we go on an imaginary hike with Wonders of Wildlife in this live animal show! Let's use our detective skills as we learn about what tracks and signs animals leave behind. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Lunar New Year by learning about the Year of the Snake and some Lunar New Year traditions from China. Then you will design and make your own animal lantern to take home! For ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

Learn about the Lunar New Year with author Oliver Chin as he shares his book 'The Year of the Snake' from the popular series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. Drawing and coloring activities to follow after the presentation.  For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate African American and Black History Month! Learn about the life and art of Alma Thomas and create your own art piece inspired by her paintings. For children ages 6 - 12, with their adult caregiver.

Join us to decorate a fun picture frame and choose a photo of someone you love and are proud of to put into the frame! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

In celebration of African American and Black History Month, join Danli Bayne for her African Trade Beads workshop to create your own jewelry and learn about the significance and use of these beads. For ages 5 - 12.

Children are invited to explore the world of jazz music through a hands-on art experience as we celebrate African American & Black History Month. For ages 5 -12 with parent or caregiver.

Join the Barnsdall Arts Center to learn about the colorful and abstract work of African American artist Romare Bearden. Create your own collage and learn how printmaking works! For ages 6 -12.

In celebration of African American and Black History Month we will be making Abayomi dolls derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria using fabric and yarn. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or guardian.

Bring the family to watch "Despicable Me 4". Enjoy a fun art project while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. All materials will be provided,

Join us in celebrating African American and Black History month by learning about Philip Freelon and his contributions to the field of architecture.

Gather around our story circle for folktales and songs from Libya, Ghana, and Tanzania for African American and Black History Month. Come play your shaker and leg drums as we celebrate together! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us for this book party to discuss this story about transitioning from being home-schooled to high school by Jerry Spinelli; then we will make cards for someone who might need a "pick-me-up". This book selection is appropriate for Grades 5 - 9.

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.

Join us in celebration of African American and Black History Month. Enjoy a read aloud of "There Was a Party for Langston" by Jason Reynold and learn about Langston Hughes. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us for an exciting performance by Boxtales Theater Company, as they use masks, movement, storytelling and live music to present myths and folklore from around the world. For ages 5 – 12  with parent or caregiver.

Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 

Learn about fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes and celebrate Black History Month while also practicing your own sewing/lacing skills by crafting a paper plate fashion bag. For children aged 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Come join us for an exciting cooking experience with hands-on activities and creativity to engage your child through cooking healthy options. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Read and Create is a hands on storytime adventure. Join us as we read a captivating book together, then after the story, we'll dive into a hands-on activity related to the book's theme or characters. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

A reptile shares “The House on East 88th St.” with a boy named Josh and his family. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.

Please join us for a presentation from PACER, the National Bullying Prevention Center. Adults and children will learn to become self-advocates and speak up for themselves by identifying bullying intervention and prevention tools.

Mark Bradford is a LA based visual artist known for his large-scale abstract paintings using mixed media. Join us & Artsy Kids as we learn about Bradford and his art style and create your own work inspired by Bradford. For ages 5 - 12.

Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the Pet Prescription Team! For ages 7-12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Parent permission is required.