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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 12 - 17.

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a classic summer treat and discuss the finer points of s'more construction. For ages 12 - 17.
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Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a thrilling, educational presentation from Dan from the Wild Man Dan Show! Wild Man Dan brings live demonstrations, real-life stories, and explores the amazing world of snakes, spiders, and more. For ages 5 - 12.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+.

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of titles are available for attendees at the library. June's Pick: The Queen of Sugar Hill: a novel of Hattie McDaniel by ReShonda Tate. For adults.

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us this Pride Month as we learn about Andy Warhol. We will explore the life and artwork of this artist. Then, we will create our very own inspired art piece. For ages 5 - 12.
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Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Join us at Lawndale Library for a viewing of 'A Goofy Movie', This rockin' and rollin' modern-day story finds Goofy bonding with his teenage son, Max, on a cross-country road trip. For ages 6 - 12. Rated PG.

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Join us in reading and discussing novels with your peers at the library! A limited number of titles are available for attendees at the library. June's title is: Seven Deadly Thorns by Amber Hamilton. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the city of Lawndale. This summer's pick: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. For ages 8+.

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Explore the Romance genre and learn about all the digital resources the library has to offer with this unique book club. We will be primarily utilizing the free digital resources Libby and Hoopla with limited hard copies available. For ages 18+.

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn about the vibrant outdoor opportunities right here in Los Angeles! Learn about trail etiquette, how to evaluate a hike, and have fun and stay safe outdoors! For teens 13 - 17.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
How did the Vikings travel the Nordic high seas? Come to the library and find out! We will create out own Viking longships from recycled materials and test our design on the "high seas." For ages 8+.

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us at Lawndale Library for a viewing of Terminator. Rated R. For ages 18+.

Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Help us make our own library Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon! We will be making him out of papier mâché to commemorate our summer of dragons. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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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 - 36 months and their caregivers.

Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For teens, ages 12 - 17.

Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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A young kung fu prodigy finds guidance in two legendary mentors as he prepares to face a fierce karate rival in a high-stakes martial arts tournament. Rated PG-13. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sharks are fearsome yet misunderstood predators. Learn exciting facts about sharks and try our shark trivia quiz and see how much you know really know about sharks. Create a themed small craft to take home. For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Join us for this hands-on activity perfect for practicing fine motor skills, encouraging teamwork, creativity, and the love of the game. Children will design a soccer ball masterpiece using tissue paper. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Help us make our own library Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon! We will be making him out of papier mâché to commemorate our summer of dragons. For ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn some basic engineering and physics building a flashlight and exploring the flow of electricity while cheering your favorite team! We'll be making our own flashlights and decorating them with our favorite team's colors. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of titles are available for attendees at the library. July's Pick: Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. For ages 18+.

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Joins us for a showing of Predator: Badlands at the library! A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Rated PG-13 For teens.

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Lawndale's city-wide book club this summer! Over the summer we will read and discuss How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. For ages 8+.

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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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.

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+.

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us at the library for a viewing of the 1986 science fiction-action film Aliens. Rated R. For ages 18+.

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Explore the Romance genre and learn about all the digital resources the library has to offer with this unique book club. We will be primarily utilizing the free digital resources Libby and Hoopla with limited hard copies available. For ages 18+.

Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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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.

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Learn about the ancient and modern art technique of block printing, celebrated and used by many different cultures. Join us to carve your own stamps and print your designs. For ages 13 - 17.

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a simple and refreshing paint and sip program. Participants will be able to paint a simple canvas design or create their own and enjoy iced tea or lemonade. For ages 18+.

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 12 - 17.

Sat, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn about the writing systems of the Vikings and the role of literacy in the Iron Age! For adults.