The Friends of La Mirada Library will be selling a wide selection of books (children and adult), DVDs, and
CDs! Credit card, cash, and check accepted. Sale will be held at the La Mirada Activity Center, located at
13810 La Mirada Blvd.
Learn about Día also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/BookDay). We will be making a Balero, a cup and ball toy that has been enjoyed by many cultures all over the world for hundreds of years.
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.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month we will be having a sushi demonstration with Chef Andy Matsuda, who will be showing how to prepare this delicious Japanese dish. Come hungry, as samples will be provided.
Adults 18+
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.
Come join us for an hour of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social, motor and preliteracy skills through a variety of activities and enjoy a unique family bonding experience.
Learn about social and dining etiquette with etiquette expert, Jules Hirst! Practice important life skills while enjoying some quality family time.
For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Attendance is limited. No registration required.
It is important to have strong communication skills and be able to navigate social situations in a respectful manner. Etiquette expert, Jules Hirst, will be here to guide you and show you some key interview skills for jobs or colleges.
Ages 13 - 17.
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.
Bring the family to watch Disney's animated film Wish and create your own wishing wand while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Recommended for children 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month where we recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions and heritage of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans.
Recommended for children 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet.
Adults 18+
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the Pet Prescription Team! For ages 7-12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Parent permission is required.