Join us for El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) as we celebrate children, families, and books around the world. For ages 2 - 12 and caregivers.
Join us to learn about how to help teenagers develop the skills they need to become competent young adults. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of teenagers ages 13 -18.
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.
Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Japanese puppet workshop. Sunny Seki will share Japanese folktales with the art of shadow puppetry. For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
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.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month and learn about Mandala Art. Then create your own mandala with diamond art beads.
Join us to learn about the Mayans and how their observations of the stars and planets influenced their culture and architecture. This short film takes you on a tour of six Mayan temples viewed on our full dome digital planetarium. For ages 13 – 17.
Learn how mending and repurposing clothes can contribute to a more sustainable wardrobe.
This event will be web streamed in the South Whittier Library meeting room. For adults.
Join us for the chance to learn a new
skill. You will learn sewing machine basics, cutting safety, and how to sew a straight line. Please only register the child that will participate as space is
limited. For ages 8 to 12 years old.
We need extra help running our Summer Discovery Program from June to August. Our teen volunteers help us with registering participants, handing out prizes, helping with library programs, and participating in events. Ages 13 - 17
Dive into the world of Kawaii! Get ready for an explosion of cute and learn how to create your own Kawaii Perler beads.
All supplies will be provided.. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Join us as we learn about gardening then plant your own seeds to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.
For Adults 18+ with developmental differences and their caregivers.
Join us as we learn about gardening then plant your own seeds to take home. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.
For Adults 18+ with developmental differences and their caregivers.
Did you know Python isn’t just a reptile, and Ruby isn’t just a precious stone? Join us for an introduction to computer programming and a short coding workshop using a laptop provided. Space is limited. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.
Are you good at solving puzzles? Join us to put your skills to the test in this high-stakes adventure. Gather the clues to decipher our codes and riddles and put everything together as a team to unlock a legendary reward!
For Ages 18+
Storytelling is a fun way to encourage vocabulary development in young children. Create a portable storytime board that features colorful felt shapes to create and share your own stories! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.
We need extra help running our Summer Discovery Program from June to August. Please visit the library to pick up a volunteer application.
For ages 14 - 17
We need extra help running our Summer Discovery Program from June to August. Please visit the library to pick up a volunteer application.
For ages 14 - 17
Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John from School of
Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Join the Teen Advisory Board! Attend a meeting and become a member. Ages 14-17
Join us after the meeting to celebrate Pride month and learn how to create your own rainbow rubber band bracelets. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Join Drones4kids for a drone-flying program at South Whittier Library's Summer Discovery Program! Not only will teens have the opportunity to fly a drone, but they will also learn about how drones are utilized in different careers.
For ages 13 - 17.
Join us for an amazing 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 2 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Join LA County Department of Health Nutritionists as they share guidance and strategies for eating healthy and well on a budget. This event will be web streamed in the South Whittier Library meeting room, no registration required.
For Ages 18+
Join our Summer Discovery Program and come unplug and read. The first ten minutes readers can share what they are reading, then grab a sweet treat and enjoy some quiet reading time. For ages 7 and up.
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Join us for a fun day of board games. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.
For Adults 18+ with developmental differences and their caregivers.
Join us for a fun day of board games. This program is designed for adults with developmental differences.
For Adults 18+ with developmental differences and their caregivers.