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Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chef Phoebe Chow will share the history and a cooking demonstration of popular Hong Kong street foods like bubble waffles and rice cakes. Samples will be available while supplies last. For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, safe environment with others in your community, from the comfort of your home! We will take turns reading articles and then engage in relevant discussions, with an emphasis on pronunciation. For adults.
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Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a Teen Advisory Board meeting, where you can help guide the Library with teen programming ideas. Then, celebrate Teens Create Month by learning basic hand sewing techniques so you can create your own fabric bookmark! For ages 12 – 18.

Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
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Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about raising responsible teenagers and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children ages 13 - 18.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether you’re a seasoned painter or art novice, we’ve got something creative for you to enjoy. Just choose your supplies and we’ll help you find inspiration! Join us to hang out with other teens and enjoy artistic vibes. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Training Room
Join Carson Library in counting down the 100 greatest American films ever made, as determined by the American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Movies – 10th Anniversary Edition. This month's film is #100! For adults.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Studies have found that yoga improves both physical and mental health for school-age children. Some data even suggests improved focus, memory and classroom behavior! For ages 6 - 12.

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for Women's History Month as we travel through space and time in our own planetarium! We'll learn about some of the pivotal women who shaped our understanding of space. For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Practice speaking English in a relaxed, safe environment with others in your community, from the comfort of your home! We will take turns reading articles and then engage in relevant discussions, with an emphasis on pronunciation. For adults.
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Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. March's Book: "The Tainted Cup" by Robert Jackson Bennett. For adults.

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Studies have found that yoga improves both physical and mental health for school-age children. Some data even suggests improved focus, memory and classroom behavior! For ages 6 - 12.

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we learn about Bridget Riley, an artist renowned for her foundational work in the Op Art movement. For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how science and technology are advancing to meet the threat to Earth posed by asteroids and space debris with Dr. Nahum Melamed, project leader of The Aerospace Corp! For adults.

Rescheduled
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Studies have found that yoga improves both physical and mental health for school-age children. Some data even suggests improved focus, memory and classroom behavior! For ages 6 - 12.

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn how to create and balance a budget. We’ll cover Microsoft Excel tips to help you keep your spreadsheets useful and up to date. Participants receive a free flash drive with budget templates to help you get started. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Let's read together! Join us for an evening of  books, songs, fingerplays, and movement to build early literacy skills and have fun. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn how to cut and fold your own personal zine - or perzine - for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros! Use your zine to design your own comic, write a story, or document the things you love! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Get a chance to practice speaking English in a safe, relaxed environment with others in your community from the comfort of your home.
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Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and how environment impacts what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home; all materials provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Get inspired and make science fun! Join us as we explore STEAM concepts with a creative twist. Express your imagination through thoughtful and engaging science and technology projects and expand your knowledge along the way! For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we learn about Esther Mahlangu, a South African artist famous for her murals, which feature bright  colors and geometric designs. Then create your very own piece of art inspired by her work! For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Get a chance to practice speaking English in a safe, relaxed environment with others in your community from the comfort of your home.
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Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join others in your community for an informal, philosophical discussion and explore different perspectives to life's fundamental questions. Topics range from ethical to social, and contemporary issues. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about lifestyle choices to help your brain and body stay healthy as you age from the latest research. You will gain the hands on tools you need to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan that works for you! For adults.