Upcoming Events
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and board puzzles. This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project! Learn and develop your creative and STEAM skills as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This month: THE BEE STING by Paul Murray. In this Irish Booker Prize nominee, a family's hilarious troubles in the modern dysfunctional suburban world is told from four different points of view. With ice tea and cookies! For ages 18+.

Wed, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess -- come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us to discover the wonderful Mexican game of Lotería. We'll be playing bilingually, so Spanish speakers and English speakers are both welcome to learn and enjoy this amazing game of chance! For ages 18+.

Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, May 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Honor Cinco De Mayo with a celebration of traditional Mexican arts, specifically the ancient craft of painting on tree bark. Graciously sponsored by Friends of Avalon Library. For ages 5 - 17.

Tue, May 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, join us to learn about and practice the paper cutting craft of Papel Picado! For ages 13 - 17.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.

Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama whose art experiments with beautiful polka dots, and then create your own polka dot-themed art project! For ages 5 - 12.

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, May 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina history and local legends. Come with your questions about Catalina and Chuck will try to find the answers! For ages 18+.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strengthen your child's reading skills by reading books out loud;  one book in exchange for a delicious ice cream treat! For ages 5 - 12.

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, May 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to discover and play the wonderful Mexican game of Lotéria. We'll be playing bilingually, so Spanish speakers and English speakers are both welcome to learn and enjoy this amazing game of chance! For ages 18+.

Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing, The Alley Cats breathe new life into everyone's favorite doo-wop classics as they present their interactive, fun, and informative concert! For ages 5 - 12.

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.

Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, May 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THE WESTERN WIND by Samantha Harvey. A mystery set in 15th Century rural England, written by a Booker Prize winning novelist. For ages 18+.

Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult coloring is the craze that's sweeping the nation! Join us for an hour of mindful coloring. Coloring, gel pens, pencils provided. For ages 18+.

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina history and local legends. Come with your questions about Catalina and Chuck will try to find the answers! For ages 18+.

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let's play games on Wednesday! Learn to play or just enjoy Monopoly, Candyland, Clue, UNO, chess - come play, socialize, and relax with some friendly competition. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. Each session includes a topic of the day. For ages 18+.

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let's learn motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and puzzles. For ages 2 - 5.

Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library any Tuesday and/or Friday for a small art project. For ages 4 - 17.

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.