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Thu, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
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Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes on most Friday mornings in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Firework Studio will present a fusible glass workshop. Participants will design a pendant by arranging bits of colored glass. The finished pieces will be fired in a kiln and available for pickup from the library after two weeks. For adults.
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Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
In this introduction to embroidery class, Stacy Wong will guide us in embroidering a fun sushi design! All materials provided. For ages 12 - 17.
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Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes on most Friday mornings in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.

Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Colombian-born songwriter and performer, Nathalia, hosts an interactive concert of her original bilingual music. For ages 0 - 6 with a parent or caregiver.

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Have you ever flown a drone? Join Drones4Kids for a drone-flying program in the library! Teens will have the opportunity to fly a drone and also learn how drones are utilized in different careers. For ages 12 - 17.
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Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a DIY craft program where creativity blooms forever! Come create your very own viral inspired beaded succulent plant using colorful beads, wire, and simple crafting techniques. For adults.
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Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Manhattan Beach Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! This meeting will focus on our Summer Discovery Program! For ages 12 - 17.

Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In this creative, hands-on cooking experience, you will create your own delicious treat while learning cooking methods and safety! For ages 12 – 17.
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Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Petra Poschmann for invigorating and relaxing yoga classes on most Friday mornings in July. Bring your own mat, straps, and blocks or borrow some of ours. All levels welcome. For adults.

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us for a step by step anime drawing program developed by artist Carlos Nieto III that teaches you how to create an anime character from scratch, regardless of experience! For ages 5 – 12.
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Tue, Aug 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Join Ashley Mills for an interactive family music concert for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Guitar-led singing, movement, and child-friendly instruments. For ages 0 - 5 with caregiver.

Wed, Aug 05, 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.
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Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wrap up summer with us by making friendship bracelets, playing lawn games, enjoying ice cream sundaes, and entering our raffle! While supplies last. For all ages. 

Thu, Aug 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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.

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the Summer of Soccer through a fun and engaging art experience with a predrawn, soccer-themed canvas. Each artist will be taught special painting techniques in color blending and shading. All materials provided. For Ages 12 - 17.

Mon, Aug 10, 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.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.

Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join award-winning magician Joe Wonderment for a special evening of magic, mystery, and laughter. This interactive performance blends astonishing sleight of hand, mind-reading, and impossible feats that happen right before your eyes. For adults.

Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Get ready for school with the crayons! Join us for a read aloud and learn about library resources you can use during the school year! Then, craft your own crayon pencil holder. For children ages 4 - 12, with a parent or caregiver.

Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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.

Tue, Aug 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.

Wed, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Learn about nature's most misunderstood mammals while making bat inspired bag charms and bookmarks to use at school! The school year is starting so it's bat to reality, let's get ready together!  For children ages 6 - 12 with caregiver.

Thu, Aug 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to celebrate 250 years of American history with a musical journey through the Revolutionary War! From Boston Massacre to peace treaty signing, experience humor, sadness, and authentic dances.

Tue, Aug 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.

Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dive into creativity and make a splash with our DIY Mermaid Mirrors program! Participants will design and decorate their own unique mirror using seashells, pearls, and ocean inspired embellishments. All materials will be provided. For adults.
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Wed, Aug 26, 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, 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.

Thu, Aug 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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.

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.

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
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Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.

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.

Thu, Sep 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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, Sep 05, 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 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children 0 - 5 with caregiver.

Wed, Sep 09, 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.

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.

Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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.