Play at the library as we create a pop-up play zone outside filled with active games and friendly challenges! Children will learn to work together and practice good sportsmanship.
For ages 5 – 12
Discover how bugs help bring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and many of the foods we eat to our plates. Afterwards, create a bracelet inspired by patterns on these amazing bugs. For ages 5 – 12.
Are you a super fan? Create your own Summer of Soccer pennant to celebrate your passion for soccer, and learn about the history and culture of the soccer teams competing for the cup! Registration required. For Ages 6 - 12.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Dive into the library and design your own shark-themed game featuring a giant shark mouth with removable teeth! Then delve into a mystery box challenge and use only your sense of touch to guess what different sharks eat. For ages 5 – 12.
Join us for a fun crafting session where we will have a variety of banks to choose from to decorate that you can take home with you! Learn tips for saving money and check out some books on money, saving, and budgeting. For kids ages 6 - 12.
Come learn about the fascinating sport of dogsledding from champion sled dog racer Robert Stradley in this interactive and inspiring presentation featuring an authentic dogsled and Arctic gear!
Learn about the Japanese style of traditional tie dye called Shibori. Create custom designs and take them home. For kids ages 5 -12 and their families. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. Registration required.
Join us for The Puppet Party Show, a fun mix of puppets, comedy, and music that sparks imagination and creativity! Laugh, sing, and dance along as you meet an assortment of characters. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join the fun and pick up a book in a bag for a summer adventure through reading! During the months of June and July, check out a bag using the barcode on the front, then wander through the literary wilderness of your unknown story.
Unplug and score your reading goals! Join us for a quick book chat, grab a sweet treat, and settle in for some quiet reading time. Sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and earn prizes as you read! (Ages 7+)
Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Dive into the deep with us! In this hands-on science experiment, young explorers will build their very own ocean — layer by layer — inside a jar. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
After exploring the history of the claw machine, take a closer look and investigate the role of gravity and the design of the claw. As children consider their own design, they are practicing problem solving skills. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us as we explore the countries playing in the FIFA World Cup and create a bookmark inspired by the host countries’ mascots. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Calling all dino explorers! Experience a prehistoric adventure with hands-on fossil activities, fun games, and an exciting live show. Meet adorable baby dinosaurs and discover the world of dinosaurs like never before! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Have you ever wondered how soccer players kick the ball so far? Celebrate National Summer Learning Week by exploring the physics behind the sport and making your own mini soccer ball-kicking machine that is sure to score!
Did you know that World Emoji Day is July 17? Emojis have greatly impacted how we communicate. We're celebrating early by making emoji fuse bead keychains. For ages 6-12 with an adult.
Celebrate Summer by joining us in the read-aloud of "Summer is Here" by Renee Watson! This book will inspire your summer break! For Kids Ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver
Kabataan Culture will give instruction on playing the ukelele. We will provide the instruments and you will provide your curiosity and willingness to learn a new skill. This class is for beginners and is limited to 12 students. For ages 10-14.
Discover more about popular hobbies and sports and celebrate the ones you love the most by decorating your own pennant while supplies last! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Join us for an afternoon art program presented by Friends of the Junior Art Center. Learn about the famous Aegis shield from Ancient Greek mythology and make your own shield inspired by the legend. For ages 5 - 12.
Ever wonder how soccer players kick the ball so far? Explore the science of soccer and build your own mini ball-kicking machine! Learn about energy, force, and motion through a fun hands-on engineering challenge. For ages 5–12.
We will discuss this graphic novel by Jerry Craft, about Jordan Banks, who loves drawing. Can he navigate his new school culture while keeping his friends and staying true to himself? Then we will we will draw cartoon self portraits. For grades 4-8.
Join us in learning about the weather. We will discuss the sun and also learn about what causes rain. Then we will make a rain stick and paint a suncatcher.
For ages 6-12 with parent or caregiver.
Have you ever wondered how soccer players kick the ball so far? Learn about the physics behind the sport and make your own mini soccer ball-kicking machine.
For ages 5 - 12.
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. For children ages 7+ with a caregiver.
Juggler David Cousin, who holds 5 world records, presents his energetic juggling show that is sure to astonish all ages. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Join us at the library to create a soccer-themed painting: such as a stadium scene, team colors, mascots, or a vintage ball. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star & how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals! Registration required for all attendees. For children ages 5-14 with parents or caregivers.
Enjoy a fun-filled family show with Brettso The Great featuring magic, balloons, and balloon puppets that will spark imaginations and delight kids of all ages.
For ages 6 - 12.
Join gardener Joan Borgman for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to care for succulents and how to help them grow! Then you can create your own beautiful succulent terrariums to take home. All materials will be provided.
Learn about the sculpture designs of Simon Rodia and Benjamin Dominguez, then channel their inspiration by building your own 3D masterpiece using Styrofoam shapes. For Ages 6 - 12.
Learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as you explore concepts of engineering. For ages 5 – 12 with caregiver. While supplies last.
Have fun building and testing a simple balloon powered car while learning about the science concepts of potential and kinetic energy.
For ages 7– 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies; you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session, show us your creativity!
For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver
With life specimens and real-life demonstrations, we will explore the amazing world of reptiles, arachnids, and other fascinating animals with Wild Man Dan. For ages 4 - 12.
We will be using random dice rolls to determine what to draw and what materials to use. Feel free to be as serious, or as silly, as you want! Registration required.
For kids 5 and up and their caregivers.
Join juggler extraordinaire Michael Rayner for hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up and improvised fun. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
Create your own mini soccer trophy by using cups and other craft materials. While working on your trophies, participate in a round of soccer trivia to win prizes (your trophy can be your prize holder!). For Ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
Learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as you explore concepts of engineering. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Did you know that insects are the largest and most diverse animal group on Earth? Learn what makes an insect and insect and build your own using a variety of crafting materials. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12.
It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about artist Paul Smith and create a typeface painting of your own inspired by his work. For ages 6 - 12 with their caregivers.
Gear up for the big match by creating your very own wearable team spirit finger! Team spirit fingers can be worn and displayed at various sporting events to show support for a favored team. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or adult caregiver.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Juggler David Cousin will leave everyone in awe of his presentation of tossing and balancing objects and keep everyone laughing with his fun humor while he does it. For Ages 5 – 12
Enjoy some S.T.E.M. fun at the library. Have you ever wanted to be an architect? Test out some design challenges, and see what you can build with our Keva Planks and Magna-Tiles! For ages 5 - 12.
Get ready for some shrinkin' fun! Join us as we learn about the history of soccer and then design your very own soccer shrinky dink keychain! For ages 5 - 12, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
We've got spirit, yes we do! Show your team spirit by personalizing your very own team pennant! Fly your teams colors during this Summer of Soccer and may the best team win! For ages 5-12.
From tiny floating bubbles to giant bubbles big enough to stand inside, every moment of the show is interactive and exciting. Megan also adds a fun science twist as we explore the fascinating world of bubbles. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Join us for a special storytime with a Paramount City Councilmember! Enjoy a story read by a Councilmember and then take part in a fun craft. For children ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Join our Summer Discovery Program to learn soccer fundamentals and explore World Cup cultures. Draw inspiration from FIFA’s mascots—or use your creativity and design a mascot of your own. For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For ages 5 - 12.
Ever wonder why some paper airplanes soar across the room while others nose-dive immediately? Take flight at the library and turn a simple sheet of paper into a high-performance aircraft! For Ages 6 - 12.
Use your imagination and engineering skills to build gigantic structures with Big Blue Blocks and smaller structures with Keva Planks in this fun afternoon of building and learning about engineering! For kids ages 3 – 12.
Join us as we talk all about the amazing nocturnal animals, owls! We'll learn why they are
nocturnal and what animals prefer to be awake at night. Then, create your own owl using
cupcakes and cookies. For ages 5 - 12.
Calling all Scribble Wizards! Do you want to learn the "secret code" of fancy writing? Join us for a 6-session journey where we turn everyday printing into magical, swirling loops. For ages 8 - 12
Join us for a film screening of Ella Enchanted, loosely based on the book Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 36 minutes. For ages 5 - 12 and their families!
Learn how to save money through fun storytelling; then, paint your own piggy bank to take home and start saving! For ages 5 to 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us to create a colorful work of art that is 3-D. We will be using different colored tissue paper and other art materials to create our art. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a Summer of Soccer event. Let's learn about Messi during a bilingual
(English/Spanish) book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve
your reading comprehension skills. For Ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate National Learning Week by creating your own printmaking stamp inspired by the Hawaiian kapa stamping technique! Use your stamp to make fun patterns on a notebook to take home. For kids ages 6 - 12.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
The tote bag has an interesting history! Learn about it and decorate your own tote bag perfect for carrying your books on the beach this summer! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Let's read a fun story during this hot weather! We will be reading Roald Dahl's book, The Enormous
Crocodile, and create our own scene to hide our crocodile in. For Ages 5 – 12.
Come in your pajamas with your stuffed animal friend to enjoy storytime and make sleepover crafts! Let your stuffed animal stay overnight at the library for a furry slumber party and fun. For ages 5 – 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Join us at Lawndale Library for a viewing of 'Lilo & Stitch', a live-action and wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. For ages 6 - 12. Rated PG.
Step into the world of knights and be inspired by the symbols and traditions of the Middle Ages. Learn how shields and crests were used to represent identity, values and bravery, then design your own coat of arms and noble steed. For ages 6 – 12.
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.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For kids ages 8 - 12 only, with a caregiver.
Do you know how to create a budget? Do you love to create works of art? Shop our art "market" with play money and create a unique piece at the library! While supplies last. For ages 5 -12 and their caregivers.
Support your favorite international team and express creativity by designing your own wooden soccer jersey. This program allows you to explore world cultures while rooting for your favorite team! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or guardian.
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of games! We'll have an eclectic mix of nostalgic board games and some new ones as well, with games for all ages, from toddlers to adults!
For adults and families.
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.
Join us for an interactive science show that entertains and educates. Followed by a hands-on museum walk-around where participants interact with safe and fun science experiments. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
Enjoy a family program where we learn about the animated creations from Hayao Miyazaki's production company. Then decorate potted plants or stones with characters or designs inspired by Japanese animation.
For kids ages 5 -12 and their families.
Join us as Wild Man Dan shares his passion for nature and adventure, with live specimens and fun demonstrations from the world of reptiles, arachnids, and other fascinating animals.
Get ready for a summer full of laughs and magic with Dave Skale! This wacky, high-energy show features tons of magic, interactive audience participation, plenty of laughs, and even a live bunny! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join the fun and pick up a book in a bag for a summer adventure through reading! During the months of June and July, check out a bag using the barcode on the front, then wander through the literary wilderness of your unknown story.
Unplug and score your reading goals! Join us for a quick book chat, grab a sweet treat, and settle in for some quiet reading time. Sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and earn prizes as you read! (Ages 7+)
Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver.
Join your fellow builders for our monthly construction challenge! Each month, a new theme will be provided to challenge and spark your creativity. Completed construction challenges will be showcased on display. For ages 5 - 12.
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
In this self-portrait activity, kids will develop self-awareness and creativity while learning to appreciate diversity and self-expression. This activity also introduces children to collage art and self-portraits. For ages 5 - 12.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
Summer is almost here! Join as we celebrate the return of summer and share tips for staying safe in the heat and sun. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about the physics of music. Make your own guitar using a cardboard construction kit. Let's try to compose a song with our custom instruments! For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Join us for an exciting day of exploring, experimenting, and creating! From building challenges to hands-on science fun, there’s something for every curious mind. For kids ages 5 - 12.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
What would your very own planet look and be like? Join us as we learn about the properties of planets in our universe and make your own in the style of a piñata while supplies last! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
Come play everyone's favorite game and win books! This game is for everyone, and everyone is sure to leave a winner! For all ages. Registration required.
Celebrate International Zine Day by exploring the creative world of zines! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Activate creative mode and bring the whole family to the crafting table as we explore modular realms of mining and block-building with special crafts and activities for noobs to pros.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
With live specimens and real-life demonstrations, Wild Man Dan explores the amazing world of reptiles, arachnids, and other fascinating animals, emphasizing respect for wildlife while delivering essential safety tips. For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 7 - 12.
Join us in learning about the weather. We will discuss the wind and learn about places that use it for energy. Then we will make a pinwheel and paint a windchime. For ages 6-12 with parent or caregiver.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
Join Petra for a fun and relaxing Kids Yoga program at the library! Children will stretch, move, breathe, and build mindfulness through playful poses and activities designed just for kids. For ages 6 - 12. Registration required.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
Do you know how to create a budget? Do you love to create works of art? Shop our art "market" with play money and create a unique piece at the library! While supplies last. For ages 5 -12 and their caregivers.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
During this Summer Discovery Program, join us to view the planets and stars in our universe. Please sign up for the half hour that works best for you! For ages 6 - 12, with a caregiver.
Spend the morning in nature with your little one. Participants will begin at Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around Legacy Park with park educators. For ages 2 - 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Malibu Library.
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of games! Come and have some fun with friends and family while playing a variety of games. Test your memory, build concentration, and sharpen your critical thinking with educational card and board games.
Join us for a hilarious show with Britain’s Got Talent ventriloquist, Marc Griffiths, full of big puppets, exciting magic and inspirational messages! Sponsored by the Friends of Quartz Hill Library. For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about the habitat, diet and super powers of these adorable creatures and then use your imagination to make your own axolotl out of clay. For Ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Reduce, reuse, recycle! Join us as we talk about the different ways we can help mother Earth by recycling. We will then use paper towel rolls to create BUGnoculars you can decorate and take home. For ages 5 - 12.
This hands-on project combines art and science and allows you to experiment multiple areas of STEAM. You will explore the world of light and reflection, and make your own kaleidoscope, magic show in a tube! For Ages 4 – 12.
Join us for weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies; you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session, show us your creativity!
For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver
Join us for a family friendly comedy magic show hosted by local magician Joe Selph. Enjoy zany bits of hilarious magic that will have the kids bursting at the seams in laughter. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us at the library to learn about three groups of endangered animals: turtles, elephants and owls. We will also create beaded picture frames of the animal of your choice.
For Ages 5 - 12. Registration required.
Get ready to score big before the big match! Design your very own mini soccer ball piñata & discover fun facts about soccer’s exciting history around the world. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more!
For ages 7-12.
Come join us for an exciting cooking experience, bursting with hands-on activities and creativity with an emphasis on cooking healthy options. Samples will be available to try!
For Ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
Join us for an engaging, fun and magical time with magician Zany Zoë. Stay until the end and learn an easy magic trick using household items. For ages 5 - 12.
Wind instruments work in amazing ways! Come learn about how the wind plays a vital role in music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home.
For Ages 5 – 12
Join us for a fun afternoon of brick building! Explore exciting math and science concepts and create different structures and designs with different shapes, colors, and sizes of bricks. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like at a microscopic level? Join us as we explore the “microverse” around us! We will look at animals, plants, and your own hair up close. For ages 5 - 12.
Bring the family to watch the Disney baseball classic "Angels in the Outfield". Enjoy a fun sport
inspired craft while you watch. All materials will be provided, available while supplies last. For ages 5
and up with caregiver.
Join us this summer and continue strengthening your reading skills in our early readers book club where we will read together and enjoy an art or craft activity. For ages 5 - 9.
Learn about Kanopy, the incredible movie database available with your library card, and then stick around to watch MIRROR MIRROR, Disney's fantasy retelling of the Snow White story. With popcorn! For ages 5 - 17.
Flowers are nature's beautiful gifts and are essential for plant life in most of earth's ecosystems. Create your own flower from tissue paper to bring the beauty of nature into your life. For ages 8 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us in learning how to create a paper boat and test its seaworthiness! Will your boat be able to float and make its journey across the sea? For Ages 5 - 12 with an adult.
Calling all Scribble Wizards! Do you want to learn the "secret code" of fancy writing? Join us for a 6-session journey where we turn everyday printing into magical, swirling loops.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting and make an aquarium diorama! Learn about marine life then create a sea animal habitat using a box as your aquarium. For ages 5 to 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a day of comics, graphic novels and creativity! Come dressed as your favorite character, unleash your inner artist, and celebrate all things comics! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Decorate and practice a hands-on STEM activity -create a buzzing or humming sound through vibration, and a spinning motion that teaches simple physics about airflow and motion! For ages 8 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Learn what these tiny grains are made of, and why they cover our beaches and deserts. Then enjoy some fun related activities afterwards! For Ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us at for a fun and educational magic class designed to inspire curiosity and wonder!
You will learn how to do a hands-on trick you can perform anywhere! Participants will
receive a magic kit on a first-come, first-serve basis. For Ages 5 - 12.
Art helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine motor skills, and boost imagination and creativity. Come paint with us! For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to art, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Join us for a demonstration of Native American hoop dancing with dance champion and Cirque du Soleil lead, Eric Hernandez. Learn more about the Lumbee tribe and the meaning and history of dance. For Ages 6 - 12.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Join us for a fun evening of board games that help kids practice problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Families can play together and learn new games at their own pace. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Colombian-born songwriter and performer, Nathalia, hosts an interactive concert of her original bilingual music. For ages 0 - 6 with a parent or caregiver.
Paint with the whole family in the gardens of the library. Families will enjoy the fresh air while exercising their imagination muscles through finger painting and brush painting.
For ages 0 – 12.
Come join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We will have trivia, activities, face painting, fun photo opportunities, and food. Drop in anytime, and costumes are welcomed! For kids ages 4 - 17 and their caregivers.
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.
Have you always wondered what people are doing with those needles and yarn? Come learn this handicraft and see what all the fun is about! For ages 8 - 17.
Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7 – 12.
Bring your ideas to life with Micro Bots! You will explore basic circuits and the engineering design process as you build and customize a tiny vibrating bot. For Ages 6 - 12.
Join the fun and pick up a book in a bag for a summer adventure through reading! During the months of June and July, check out a bag using the barcode on the front, then wander through the literary wilderness of your unknown story.
Unplug and score your reading goals! Join us for a quick book chat, grab a sweet treat, and settle in for some quiet reading time. Sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and earn prizes as you read! (Ages 7+)
Join us for a fantastic afternoon where we can read aloud, play games, and make crafts related to what we are reading! For children in grades 1 - 4 with parent or caregiver.
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us as we learn about the science of bubbles! Rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, bubbles galore! For children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.
Inspired by the popularity of sports trading cards and franchise trading cards like Pokémon, join us and create your very own trading card. For ages 5 - 12 with an adult.
National parks are popular summer destinations. But not all parks are forests; some are deserts with unique wildlife! Learn about life in the desert by playing a memory game and exploring library resources about animals and plants. For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Kites have played a large role in both history and scientific exploration. Learn about their significance while also making a kite to enjoy at home! For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
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.
Join us for an afternoon of open-ended art and crafting. We will provide art and crafting materials, you bring your imagination. For ages 5 - 12 and their caregiver. Registration required.
Enjoy a camping adventure at the library! Explore play tents, camp games, summer camp crafts, and a pretend campfire. Then gather around to make tasty s'mores. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Add some sparkle and magic to your summer as we learn about the mythical unicorn and dragon. Enjoy stories, create some art activities, and celebrate all things unicorn and dragon.
For ages 6-12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7-12.
Celebrate the end of the summer and learn learn about library resources to prepare for school. Parents: Refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 3 - 12 . Registration required.
Explore your creative building skills with bricks and the thrill of strategy and problem solving and skill with a variety of games. For ages 4– 12 with caregiver. Space is limited. No reservations required.
Explore the wonders of the ocean and discover the plants and animals that call it home. Be a true oceanist and join us for fun story sharing, fin-tastic crafts, sensory activities, trivia games and more. For Ages 3 - 12.
Join us for weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies; you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session, show us your creativity!
For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver
Learn about the science of bubbles while enjoying rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles! For ages 3 - 12.
Create and decorate your own miniature foosball using a box, clothespins, and wooden dowels. All supplies will be provided.
For Ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers.
Registration required.
Celebrate the Summer Discovery Program with Mad Scientists featuring fascinating science demonstrations with air pressure, fire, and bubbling potions. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or guardian. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
Wind instruments work in amazing ways! Come learn about how the wind plays a vital role in music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home. For ages 5 – 12. Registration required.
Become an engineer by designing, building, and testing a mini car. Join WOW That's STEM! as they present a workshop exploring the steps of the engineering process and the science behind magnets. For Ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
Join us for a special book party where we read 'If You Give a Cat a Cupcake' by Laura Numeroff then paint a ceramic cupcake coin bank to take home. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12.
Do you like anime and manga? Join us and enjoy this step-by-step anime drawing program that teaches how to design an anime character with artist Carlos Nieto III. For ages 7 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Make a pony bead lizard keychain inspired by the lizards that live right here in our back yard. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Join us for an educational, culturally rich, and fun-filled event offering families a memorable live music experience. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Join us to create your own mini zoo. Get creative with recycled egg cartons and art supplies and make different types of zoo animals! We'll learn about the importance of recycling and the role it plays on the planet. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Come enjoy a fun and educational afternoon with Cheryl Rendes and her Wonders of Wildlife, featuring a variety of live animals, from the savannas of Africa to the tropical regions of South America! For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about 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, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 – 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Wind instruments work in amazing ways! Come learn about how the wind plays a vital role in music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home.
For ages 6 - 12. Registration required.
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Relive your best summer memories a second time by journaling about them! Bring your photos and any other keepsakes from the summer to create a hybrid scrapbook/journal. For ages 5 -12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for a book party with a special reading of "The Bad Seed" by Jory John. Then paint your own ceramic pot, and plant a seed to grow. For ages 5 - 12.
Calling all Scribble Wizards! Do you want to learn the "secret code" of fancy writing? Join us for a 6-session journey where we turn everyday printing into magical, swirling loops.
Beat the summer heat and join us in the activity room for an afternoon of music, video games, and board games! Learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while staying cool! Coloring activities also available.
For ages 5 - 12.
Kids will learn the basics of sculpting form and anatomy while creating a favorite character or animal. This hands-on program encourages creativity, concentration, and fine motor skills. All materials are provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a caregiver.
Did you know you can create works of art using small pieces of gems? Join us as we create fun stickers using colorful gems. The stickers can then be used to decorate items such as water bottles and notebooks. For ages 5 – 12
Wind instruments work in amazing ways!
Come learn about how the wind plays a vital role in music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Calling all young anime and manga fans! Join us this summer for a fun-filled activity where kids and teens can explore exciting stories, colorful characters, and creative artwork from the world of anime and manga. For kids and teens.
Join us for an afternoon of painting! Try a new technique using stencils, learn how to mix colors, and create your own canvas book bag to take home. For kids ages 6 - 12.
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a special presentation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie! Rated PG. For ages 5-12 and parents/caregivers.
Join ventriloquist and puppeteer Leonard J Moore while he teaches you all about putting on a puppet show! Participants will get the chance to work with professional grade puppets and practice their skills in front of the audience. For ages 6 -12.
Join us at Lawndale Library for a viewing of 'Finding Nemo', Marlin is desperate to find his missing son, Nemo. During his search, Marlin enlists the help of a forgetful blue tang, and they head for Sydney. For ages 5 - 12. Rated G.
Don't paper over your creativity, join us and transform cardboard rolls into colorful pencil holders that are
write at home on any desk! For ages 5 – 12.
Join us for a step by step anime drawing program developed by artist Carlos Nieto III that teaches you how to create an anime character from scratch, regardless of experience! For ages 5 – 12.
Join us for a show about the science of bubbles with shimmery 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 a caregiver.
What kind of memories did you make this summer? Our brain's ability to store information for later use is called memory, and memories can be stored in books. Join us and create your own memory book to record your summer! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7-12.
Gear up for a new school year! Join us to create a pencil box that is uniquely yours using jewels, paint, and stickers. Your design is limited only by your imagination!
For ages 5 – 12
Unplug and score your reading goals! Join us for a quick book chat, grab a sweet treat, and settle in for some quiet reading time. Sign up for the Summer Discovery Program and earn prizes as you read! (Ages 7+)
Become a bird detective and discover the fascinating world of our feathered neighbors! Inspired by Birdlore, children will learn about birdwatching, explore bird science, and create feather sun prints using sun-sensitive paper. For ages 5 – 12.
Get ready to make some waves! Join us as we dive into the science of waves — how they move, how they form, and the awesome power they carry.
For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or cargiver.
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. For adults, teens, and children.
Zany Zoe’s high energy magic show for all ages will have you on the edge of your seat and off your feet. There’s amazing effects, tons of audience interaction, music, dance and learn 3 magic tricks. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for a story time as we read 'The Carrot Seed' by Ruth Krauss. Then, we will learn about the process of planting carrot seeds and decorate a flowerpot to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Let's celebrate the end of summer with a Lotería game! Enhance your memory skills, learn about the origins of Lotería, and participate in a chance to win a prize.
For Ages 4-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the completion of our Summer Discovery Program with face painting, music, and games! Tell us about all the books you read and all the activities you completed! There is still time to register and participate. For children of all ages.
Explore your creative side and use your imagination to design a unique pencil
pouch that will set you apart when you start school! For ages 5 - 12 with their caregiver. Registration required.
Violinist, Paul Stein, will bring the music and excitement of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to life. Children will learn how to use rhythm instruments and find out how violins are made. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Game on at Willowbrook Library! Join us for gaming fun! Playing games is not only fun, but helps to problem solve and think critically.
May the best player win!
For children 5 - 12 and their families.
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 students entering Grades 1 – 6.
Do you have a lot of old T-shirts at home? Bring them to the library! This STEM project turns your old t-shirts into a handy-dandy tote bag. For Ages 5 – 12
Wassily Kandinsky was a famous abstract artist who created wonderful pieces of art with vibrant colors and shapes. Create your own Kandinsky-inspired art using various shapes. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Choo choo choose to learn some facts about trains and paint your own to take home! For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Registration required for only the participating child.
Celebrate your summer reading achievements with an exciting day of carnival-style fun! Join us to play classic games like ring toss, the fishing game, and hoop shot. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Discover and learn about the art of Wayne Thiebaud, an American painter. We will create ice cream sculptures inspired by one of his paintings titled, Jolly Cones. For Ages 5 - 12.
Wrap up summer with us by making friendship bracelets, playing lawn games, enjoying ice cream sundaes, and entering our raffle! While supplies last. For all ages.
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. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
Celebrate your summer reading success with some ice cream! Share your reading highlights while enjoying a cool sweet treat. Refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the San Gabriel Library. For children 0 - 12 and their families.
Spend a summer afternoon at the library and see the timeless tale of The Three Little Pigs come to life with handmade puppets and original songs by Noteworthy Puppets. For ages 5 - 12.
Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7 - 12.
Join us for brick building at the library! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! Participants can build freely or participate in a fun building challenge. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Step back in time and discover how technology used to work! In this hands-on library program, kids will explore vintage gadgets like rotary phones, adding machines, and Walkmans.
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 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us this summer and continue strengthening your reading skills in our early readers book club where we will read together and enjoy an art or craft activity. For ages 5 - 9.
Join us for a book party with a special reading of "The Bad Seed" by Jory John. Then paint your own ceramic pot, and plant a seed to grow. For ages 5 - 12.
Kites have played a large role in both history and scientific exploration. Learn about their significance while also making a kite to enjoy at home! For ages 5-12 with an adult.
Join us for a film screening of the movie adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 36 minutes. For ages 5 - 12 and their families!
Calling all Scribble Wizards! Do you want to learn the "secret code" of fancy writing? Join us for a 6-session journey where we turn everyday printing into magical, swirling loops.
Join us for an afternoon workshop presented by the team from WOW! That's STEM. Learn about electrical circuitry and build your own bristle bot! For ages 6 - 12.
Everyone can use a great tote bag and we’ve got the supplies to make your own tote truly awesome! Design your own tote bag using fabric paint and markers. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Come join us to read-aloud "Cat Nap" by Brian Lies in honor of International Cat Day! We'll read the book, discuss it, and then create our own cat toys!
For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
What can a bottle teach us about science? Come test out a few experiments with us to make predictions, observations, and uncover the reactions happening in a plastic bottle. For ages 5 – 12 with caregiver.
Are you ready for adventure? Come face-to-face with a Great White Shark! Learn all about sharks and join The Ocean Adventure on a deep sea diving expedition to study them. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you! For kids ages 5 - 12.
Labu-who? Create your own stuffed monster to hang on your bag and learn the basics of sewing. Parents, please be advised this program will be using needles. Registration required. Ages 8-12 with caregiver.
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 families.
Join us for a fun drag storytime with Odious Ari reading stories that promote diversity and inclusion! Co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood through WeHo Arts. For children of all ages.
Join us for a back-to-school activity and learn about the library's resources for students. Then decorate your own canvas bag, perfect for your library books.
For kids ages 5 - 12.
Get ready for a fun, hands-on tech adventure at the library! In this exciting program, school-age kids will explore Ozobots, tiny robots that follow lines and respond to color codes.
Have you ever wanted to see the night sky and learn more about it? Come to the library and check out
our giant inflatable planetarium! For Ages 5 –12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate a summer of reading with a live juggling show by world-record holder David Cousin! Learn about the history of juggling and enjoy an energetic performance that will amaze everyone. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a film screening of the movie adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog!
Film is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 38 minutes.
For ages 5 - 12 and their families!
Join us for a read-aloud of "Back to School Tortoise " by Lucy M. George. This book will prepare children for the new school year while practicing their reading. For Kids Ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver
Get creative and paint your own masterpiece in the art style of pointillism by applying small dots of paint on canvas. Pointillism is an art technique developed by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac in the 1880s.
Join us for a mythical family storytime filled with dragons, libraries, and lots of mystical fun. Stay after storytime for an otherworldly craft, dragon egg making!
For ages 5 – 8 with a parent or caregiver.
This summer we will be reading and discussing How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell over the course of three sessions. Join in at any time! For ages 8+.
Join us for a back-to-school activity to learn about the library's online resources that will help you with homework. After, you will decorate your own pencil pouch. For ages 5 - 12. Registration required.
Get ready for school with the crayons! Join us for a read aloud and learn about library resources you can use during the school year! Then, craft your own crayon pencil holder.
For children ages 4 - 12, with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for 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.
What would your very own planet look and be like? Join us as we learn about the properties of planets in our universe and make your own in the style of a
piñata! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting of your own design! We will have supplies of various types and quantities so let your inner artist out for this unstructured art experience. For ages 5 - 12 accompanied by their parents or caregivers.
Celebrate the library by watching a performance by Mad Science at 4pm. Then, discover the history of the library, sign the guest book, decorate cards & explore other exciting activities for the whole family! Refreshments provided. For all ages.
Calling all Scribble Wizards! Do you want to learn the "secret code" of fancy writing? Join us for a 6-session journey where we turn everyday printing into magical, swirling loops.
Join us as we make perler bead creations using unique patterns or designs! Perler beads are
plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together a fun way to explore your creativity! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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Ready to laugh, play, and challenge your friends?
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Cherish your summer memories by making your own picture frame using foam sheets. Learn about fun summer outdoor activities while exploring free library resources like State Parks Passes and Discover & Go. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us to learn about library resources that will help make school less stressful. Learn about Brainfuse, a live tutoring service and other library databases. Then you will get to decorate a notebook, highlighter, and pencil pouch. For Ages 5 - 12
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.
Juggler David Cousin, holder of five world records, presents an energetic juggling performance filled with amazing feats and audience-pleasing fun. This program is designed for children ages 5–12 and their parent or caregiver.
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of games! We'll have an eclectic mix of nostalgic board games and some new ones as well, with games for all ages, from toddlers to adults!
For adults and families.
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.
Join us in experimenting with liquids and testing their density and polarity. Create liquid layers and bubbling blobs. For children ages 6 - 12 and their adult caregiver.
Learn about mosaics from around the world and make your own mosaic with buttons, pebbles, and other small items. Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own found objects. Recommended for ages 6 - 12.
Spend the morning in nature with your little one. Participants will begin at Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around Legacy Park with park educators. For ages 2 - 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Malibu Library.
Learn about nature's most misunderstood mammals while making bat inspired bag charms and bookmarks to use at school! The school year is starting so it's bat to reality, let's get ready together! For children ages 6 - 12 with caregiver.
Join us for a fun hour of hands-on creativity! Learn to use air dry clay to create your own unique piece - make a cup, a bowl, or a miniature clay pet to take home! For ages 5 –12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us and learn about volcanos and volcanic eruptions! Then use your creativity to create your own volcano out of air-dry clay and we'll then use science to cause a volcanic eruption! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Wind instruments work in amazing ways! Come learn about how the wind plays a vital role in music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home. Registration required. For ages 5-12 and their caregivers.
Join us for a movie extravaganza on the lawn! We will be viewing the live-action How to Train Your Dragon film in this special citywide event. This film is rated PG. For ages 8+.
Join us for our STEM workshop with WOW! That's STEM where we’re building catapults! Will yours launch the farthest, straightest, or most creatively? Bring your curiosity & creativity! While supplies last!
For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join your fellow builders for our monthly construction challenge! Each month, a new theme will be provided to challenge and spark your creativity. Completed construction challenges will be showcased on display. All materials are provided. Ages 5-12.
What makes the best bubble? Is it the bubble wand? Is it the bubble solution? Join us and create your own bubble wands and then test out different bubble solutions to find out what makes the best bubble. For ages 5 - 12 with an adult.
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and discovery as you bring your ideas to life, design innovative structures, and explore the exciting world of STEM. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us as we celebrate the book series The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. We will read books from the series followed by fun art activities. For ages 2 - 6 with caregiver.
Let's get ready for school! Get organized and design your own desk organizer using your own unique creative skills. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Use your imagination and engineering skills to build gigantic structures with Big Blue Blocks and smaller structures with Keva Planks in this fun afternoon of building and learning about engineering! For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Calling all space explorers! Learn about the planets that make up our solar system while painting your own planetary lantern! Choose your favorite planet as inspiration, or invent a planet of your own. for children ages 6 to 12 with caregiver.
Join us as we learn about gardening, get creative decorating our flowerpots, then take home seeds to grow your own butterfly food: milkweed! 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 the owl's place in the food web. Then become a scientist by finding out what owls eat through a hands-on experiment. For age 7 - 12 with a caregiver.
Start off your new school year with us and read-aloud "New" by Niña Mata! We'll read the book, discuss it, and then decorate our own pencil bags and notebook for the new school year! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us at Lawndale Library for a viewing of 'Encanto', the Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. For ages 6 - 12. Rated PG.