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Out of This Whorl - In-Person Program

Wed, Aug 26, 10:15am - 10:45am

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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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.

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Manhattan Beach Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! For Ages 12 - 17.

Summer Storytime - In-Person Program

Thu, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Kick off the weekend with an interactive storytime! Join us on the back patio for a morning of books, songs, fingerplays, and movement, then join us afterwards for bubbles and sidewalk chalk. For children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

Tue, Sep 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Hope on the Horizon: Protecting Marine Mammals in a Changing World - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

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Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

MMCC marine biologist, Dave Bader, will share how the Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured, sick, and orphaned marine mammals, and how each patient is a window into the changing health of our ocean. For adults.

Time Management for Teens - In-Person Program

Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Are you busy, stressed, and having a hard time keeping up with things? Come learn time management tips to help you prioritize, organize, and stay on top of things. This is part of our Adult 101 series of programs for teens. For ages 12 - 17.

Saturday Storytime - In-Person Program

Thu, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Tue, Sep 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Moving Monarchs - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Learn about Monarch butterflies, their lifecycle, and their amazing journey to warmer climates. Then, make your own colorful butterfly out of paper coffee filters. For children ages 6 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

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Teen Services Librarian Open Hour - In-Person Program

Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Need sources for a research paper? Information about college or careers? Questions about literally anything? The Teen Services Librarian can help! Drop in during this hour or contact the library to make an appointment! For ages 12 - 17.

Evening Book Club: "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong - In-Person Program

Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.

Alcancías de Alebrijes - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we create colorful animal money banks, or alcancías de alebrijes, while we learn about Pedro Linares and Mexican folk art. ¡Qué chido! For ages 6 - 12 with caregiver.

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Cubing Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

If you’re an expert cuber or simply a puzzle enthusiast, join us to learn cubing strategies, practice cubing, and have fun! Puzzle cubes provided! For ages 12 - 17.

Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Line Dancing for Everyone - In-Person Program

Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for toddlers. For ages 2 - 4 and their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join instructor Danielle to learn beginner-friendly line dances set to country, pop, disco, Latin, and more. Line Dance for Everyone provides a welcoming and inclusive environment making dancing accessible for all participants. For adults.

EquiNox Ness Monsters - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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The Autumn Equinox is the date every September where day and night are equal. Celebrate by making an EquiNox Ness Monster thaumatrope while learning about Scottish equinox traditions. For children ages 6 - 12, with caregiver.

Finding Your College Fit - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Interested in attending college but don't know where to begin? Join us to learn the definition of a college fit, as well as the different types of colleges and applications, and how to fund and stand out on your application. For ages 12 - 17.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program

Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Manhattan Beach Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! For ages 12 - 17.

Macrame Ghosts - In-Person Program

Tue, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

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Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Get into the spooky spirit with a fun and relaxing DIY Macrame Ghost workshop! Learn the basics of macrame as you create an adorable ghost decoration using simple knots and soft cotton cord. For adults.

Mythology & Mooncakes - In-Person Program

Wed, Sep 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room

The beginning of fall brings changing weather and fall harvests that many cultures celebrate. Learn about mooncakes and other international fall celebrations, then, design and create a mooncake sculpture with air dry clay. For ages 6 - 12.

Thu, Oct 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

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.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Wed, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

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Block Printing and the Art of José Posada - In-Person Program

Thu, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

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.

Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the Mexican artist and printmaker José Posada. Then make block prints of your own by carving your own stamps and printing your designs. For ages 12 - 17.

Tue, Oct 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Fire and Ice with Mad Science - In-Person Program

Wed, Oct 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Join us for a highly interactive show that features fascinating science demonstrations with air pressure, fire, and bubbling potions. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Raising Responsible Teenagers - In-Person Program

Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Join us to 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 ages 13 - 18.

Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

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.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Bug-a-BOO! Boxes - In-Person Program

Wed, Oct 21, 10:15am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room

Learn about the creepiest of crawlers while making your own spring loaded, bug-filled, box. Don't worry, these bugs can't get you! For children ages 6 - 12, with a parent or caregiver.

Cubing Club - In-Person Program

Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

If you’re an expert cuber or simply a puzzle enthusiast, join us to learn cubing strategies, practice cubing, and have fun! Puzzle cubes provided! For ages 12 - 17.