Do you have the need for speed? Join us to create a customized roller coaster so the marbles will twist, turn, and spin with incredible velocity! For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Join us Friday for a film fest where we will show family friendly movies and have a mini discussion afterwards. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Wednesdays and Fridays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.
Learn about some of the animals in your favorite children's books! Kids will get a chance to interact with live animals, hear related stories, and discuss what was true in each book about those animals. Registration required. For ages 6 - 12.
Come join this exciting book club for young readers, where we will meet monthly to discuss the selected book and participate in journaling, crafting, or games. The selection this month is Story Thieves by James Riley.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and how environment impacts what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home; all materials provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Paddington and the Brown family visit Aunt Lucy in Peru and a thrilling adventure ensues! This movie is rated PG - Parental guidance suggested. Recommended for kids ages 8 and up with a caregiver.
Discover nature around us! Learn about the wonders of the natural world as well as tips & tricks for exploring nature in your own community. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
For this session, we will be discussing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and making Ministry paper airplanes, Prefect badges, and Umbridge's kitten plates. Fun activities await! Costumes are welcomed. For ages 10 - 14.
Tie-dye and color mixing is fun for children of all ages. Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece!
For ages 2-5 with their caregivers.
Get wild and crazy with the Party Puppet Show and Markus Law! There will be lots of music, laughter, and fun as you get to participate in this engaging puppet show. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver
Aussie Dave's entertaining program includes sing-alongs, rhythm exercises and more. He plays multiple instruments, including the didgeridoo and harmonica, with songs from around the world and audience participation. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals and specimens brought to you by The Blue Submarine. Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean.
For Ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Join Wild Man Dan for an exciting, informative program that includes live specimens and explores the fascinating world of reptiles, arachnids, and other amazing animals! For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
For kids ages 5 – 12.
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 the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
For kids ages 5 – 12.
This program introduces the basics of cooking, including hands-on activities and cooking creativity, with an emphasis on healthy food choices. For ages 4 - 12 with caregiver.
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.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
For kids ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Learn about the power of doodling as we read about the author and illustrator Mo Willems. Then make your own doodle work of art with pencils, crayons, or markers.
For ages 5-12 with adult caregiver.
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a fun afternoon playing Bingo and win some awesome books and a voucher for a free In-N-Out burger. For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for an afternoon crafting program and make an ocean diorama! Learn about ocean biomes and marine life then create a sea animal habitat using a three-dimensional box as your canvas. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate National Summer Learning Week with STEAM. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Join for a day full of STEAM activities. For kids ages 5 – 12.
We're building a community inspiration garden! Come help us create a space that will inspire others over the summer in this 2 week program. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Beat the summer heat and join us in the activity room for an afternoon of music, video games, and board games! Learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while staying cool!
Coloring activities also available.
For kids ages 5 - 12.
Come and take part in a delightful, interactive event where you can discover the wonders of science by crafting your own slime and learning about its scientific properties! All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Discover more about the numerous fish that we find swimming in our waters all over the world, then make a colorful foam tropical fish! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Join us for this book party to discuss this historical and adventurous book by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. This book is about two siblings who try to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother. For Grades 5 - 9.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. Part of Summer Discovery Program. Recommended for
ages 7 - 12.
Celebrate Summer Reading by reading books for ice cream treats - and then creating and decorating a paper ice cream cone with all the pom poms, sparkles, and colors of the rainbow! For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about the biology and engineering of spider silk, how spiders use their webs to catch prey, and different types of webs that exist in nature. Create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For ages 5 – 12.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn about the power of doodling as we read about the author and illustrator Mo Willems. Then make your own doodle work of art with pencils, crayons, or markers.
For ages 5-12 with adult caregiver.
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.
Watch and learn from master physics demonstrator James Lincoln as he prepares you to see invisible light, trains you to hear ultrasonic sounds, and teaches you the physics of lasers, sound, electricity and magnetism. For ages 6 - 12.
Celebrate the author of both the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own comics.
For kids ages 6 – 12.
Join us for a magic show full of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro! See an astonishing sleight of hand magic combined with comedy and audience participation. For children and teens.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Beat the heat at the library! Join us for a movie watch party using our partner app Kanopy and cross an activity off of your SDP list! We will be showing "Sonic the Hedgehog." Snacks will be provided! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Dav Pilkey's popular book characters like Dog Man and Captain Underpants! Kids will get to create their own flip-o-rama, learn to draw Dog Man and other characters, draw their own comic and more fun activities. For ages 5 – 12.
Early humans painted on walls or ceilings of caves to share stories or just for fun! Learn about cave paintings from around the world and create your own artwork. For Ages 5 - 12.
Learn about recycling and the important role it plays in taking care of our planet. Then, create a small art project using upcycled materials to take home. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us for weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies, you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session but there will be books provided for inspiration. For ages 5 – 12
Join Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson in this fast-paced romp through the most loved and classic works of Dr. Seuss while performing fun, exciting magic. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
The Super Science Super Show brings us interactive science demonstrations that entertain and educate, followed by a hands-on museum walk-around where participants interact with fun science experiments. For ages 5 - 12.
Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Have you started and gotten stuck on a problem with no one to help? Learn how to knit, get your knitting unstuck or get assistance on a project at the library. All materials will be provided. For ages 7 - 14.
Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
Join us for a puppet show full of dinosaurs and asteroids! Hey Hey Entertainment will present a story about a dinosaur trying to save his friends from an a mysterious object falling from sky. For families.
Celebrate National Learning Week with as we explore the many creatures that live under a rock! Then have some fun decorating a handful of rocks to take home and enjoy!
For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us at a Summer Discovery Program where we will create clay monsters using model magic. Children learn color theory by mixing different color model magic to create secondary and tertiary colors.
For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate the Summer Discovery Program with a program presented by our MākMō librarian who will lead an activity inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky and learn about synesthesia by "drawing music." For ages 5 -12.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Join us as we learn the basic parts of a kite, how it flies, and history of kites around the world. Then, use your creativity to design your own kite. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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.
Celebrate National Summer Learning week with a fun filled hour of stories and decorate your own book tote. Participants will receive a book for your new tote. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregiver.
Come join us for our summer kids' club, where your child's creativity can shine! Kids will have the opportunity to craft unique projects that will involve art, science, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Enjoy S.T.E.M. fun at the library. Have you ever wanted to be an architect? Test out some design challenges, and see what you can build with our Keva Planks and Magna-Tiles!
Like a Book Club, but better. We will read, talk, play games, earn prizes, and each child takes home a book of their choice to keep. Activities vary at each session. Bring your sense of fun and your curiosity. Ages 9 – 11.
Get ready to explore the wonders of chemistry! Enjoy a special presentation packed with live science experiments, physical and chemical reactions, and lots of surprises and fun! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Join us for a special storytime with the Mayor of Paramount! Enjoy a story read by Mayor Lemons and then take part in a fun craft. For children 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
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.
Hand puppets are great for telling stories. Create your favorite animal from felt to star in your favorite stories. For Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Decorate your very own pencil box using paint, stickers, markers, and more. While the boxes dry, we’ll take a fun tour through the library’s children’s section and introduce the awesome services and resources available just for kids. For Ages 6 - 12.
Young naturalists! Join in for an afternoon filled with engaging activities that will help you become more in tune with nature and stronger stewards of it.
Join Wild Man Dan for an educational family show that will inspire you to live wild and love nature. Stop by to see snakes, lizards, spiders, scorpions and more. Dan will teach us all about reptiles and arachnids and even let us hold some of them!
Have an afternoon of fun as we explore the world of robotics and computers. We will get to play with programming robots and make our own bots too! Space and supplies are limited. For ages 8 - 12.
Join us for some robotics fun! We will learn basic program codes and create simple commands to make the Ozobots dance across the paper! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a fun and interactive Dino Magic Show with California Joe! California Joe takes the children on a magical journey and offers the children an opportunity to help him with magic tricks! You don't want to miss out on the fun! For ages 5-12.
Families are invited to check out Marc Griffith's amazing ventriloquist show about acceptance and seeing the best in everyone. For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Wednesdays and Fridays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.
Storybook Family Playhouse presents an engaging concert that features opera favorites and new songs from the classical music world! Enjoy an afternoon of fun as you learn the basics of music and conducting. For ages 5 – 12.
Join us as we learn about rocks in indigenous culture from Lazaro Arvizu. We will use our senses to learn through story, look at examples of rocks, and make a soapstone pendant. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us as we celebrate the work of accomplished pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. We will make personalized canvases inspired by his signature bold technique and learn more about the man and his art.
For ages 6 - 12.
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.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn the science of bubbles: rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles! For ages 2 - 12 with caregiver.
Join us for a captivating afternoon celebrating National Summer Learning Week where you will watch an original Japanese folktale performed by author/illustrator Sunny Seki, then make your own shadow puppets and perform in a guided story with Sunny!
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider silk, the way spiders use their webs to catch prey, and the different types of webs that exist in nature.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Brettso the Great will capture our imagination as he takes us on a magical journey. He'll entertain us with comedy, storytelling, balloon sculptures, and a magic show. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. Rated PG. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Nothing new happens until we imagine it first! Join Marc Griffiths, award-winning inspirational ventriloquist, and his talking dolphin for this hilarious, feel-good show where anything is possible IF you believe! For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
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.
A young girl stays with her grandparents in a little house on the beach and walks along the shore gathering seashells, which were once little houses of their own, making her wonder about the creatures who lived in each shell. For Ages 7 - 9
Let your imagination soar with this fun and interactive storytime filled with books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Then get creative with an art activity inspired by the stories! For children, ages 4 - 8 and their parent or caregiver.
Duh duh...duh duh...duh duh...duh duh! It's a shark party! Join us as we kick off Shark Week with shark themed crafts and games! For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us in learning all about airplanes and you will have the opportunity to create and test your paper plane. For ages 7 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a fun and lively afternoon with Musician David Winstone where he will introduce and play a variety of musical instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, recorder, and harmonica. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
Join MagicWayne for an entertaining adventure. He's a full time, professional magician who's performed for the Dodgers and Lakers and has appeared (and disappeared) at Hollywood's Magic Castle. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For age 5 - 12.
Join us for a chance to "taste" some fun food related books. It's like going to your favorite restaurant except instead of food, books are on the menu!
For ages 6-12
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
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.
Learn amazing facts about octopuses and the oceans they live in. Then make your own octopus and seascape using paper rolls, googly eyes, and other art materials! Recommended for children ages 5 - 12.
Do you want to learn to sew with a sewing machine? 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. We will be making lanyards. For ages 8 - 12
Creepy crawlies are coming to the library! Get ready to meet some super cool creatures with wildlife expert Wild Man Dan! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us as we read children's stories together and share our thoughts in a fun and engaging discussion followed by an art activity! Copies of the book will be available on the day of. We will be reading "I'm a Unicorn" by Helen Yoon. For ages 5 – 12.
Duh duh...duh duh...duh duh...duh duh! It's a shark party! Join us as we kick off Shark Week with shark themed crafts and games! For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 3 - 12.
Discover the nature that is all around us! Take a walk through Legacy Park with a City of Malibu naturalist. We'll start at Malibu Library and finish with a short storytime in the park. For ages 2 – 10 with parent or caregiver.
Join Skills4Children to explore engineering and robotics. Use your problem-solving skills and creativity in a fun, hands-on STEM activity to build creepy-crawly circuits. For children 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join award-winning author Rex Ogle as he discuses his book Free Lunch where he talks about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as a poor kid in a wealthy school district signed up for the free meal program.
Join us at the library for our wind tube program! Learn about the science behind physics and the wind by creating your own tiny flying object and experimenting with its flight capabilities. What objects work best? Test it out yourself!
Explore the empowering story of Malala Yousafzai through her picture book, Malala’s Magic Pencil. After the read-aloud, decorate your own canvas pencil bag! For Ages 6 - 12.
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 weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies, you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session but there will be books provided for inspiration. For ages 5 – 12
Dipsie is excited to go back to the library and even made a cake to celebrate the big day! However, the Library Bandit steals the cake! An interactive bonanza of fun! For ages 5 - 12.
Design and decorate your artistic representation of an ice cream cone, then enjoy some real ice cream with your friends! We will learn about the history of ice cream, create an artistic representation and then try the real thing. For ages 5 - 12.
Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
Experience the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and more!
For Ages 5 –12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 – 12.
This summer, keep your eyes open for hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Join us for an inspiring story, Treasure Box by David Keane. Afterward, customize your very own treasure box with a variety of art supplies. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Join us for an engaging, fun, and magical time with Magician Zany Zoe! Enjoy a captivating performance with a lot of amazing effects and humor that will bring joy and wonder to audiences of all ages. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Step #1 - Learn about gardening at home. Step #2 - Paint a small flowerpot with your favorite colors. Step #3 - Plant some flower seeds and watch them grow! For ages 5 - 12.
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.
Are you up for this Summer Discovery Program challenge? Think like an engineer, explore the design process, and create a marble maze using straws, tape, and a paper plate. For ages 5 – 12 with adult caregiver.
Join us for family game night at Alondra Library! Playing board games is not only fun, but helps us problem solve, increase communication, and increase emotional intelligence. May the best player win! For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Bring the family to watch "Dog Man". Enjoy creating art while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. All materials will be provided,
Join us for a hilarious show with Britain’s Got Talent ventriloquist, Marc Griffiths, full of big puppets, exciting magic and inspirational messages! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 4 - 12 with a caregiver.
Learn about different art styles and join in with others to create a unique and imaginative work of art! Everyone will get a chance to add to the art as we pass our masterpieces around the room. For kids ages 5 - 12.
Flowers are beautiful and colorful. Create a rainbow of flowers from tissue paper to bring the beauty of nature into your life. For Ages 8 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a
different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a special library-themed Lotería! Learn about the history of the game and enhance your memory skills and vocabulary by participating for a chance to win a prize. For children ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
The Summer Discovery Program is about learning. Come and learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7- 12.
Unleash your inner builder! Dive into a world of creativity with building bricks, explore
architectural wonders with wooden planks, and test your steady hand with a tower game. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
This fun musical program offers Spanish vocabulary, expressions, and Latin culture. The danceable show will keep everyone active while enjoying bonding time as a family. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us at East Rancho Dominguez Library for a comic-filled adventure just for kids! Create your own Dog Man-style graphic novel, make fun character buttons, decorate a superhero piggy bank, and explore awesome comics and graphic novels! Ages 5 - 12
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Delve into the Pacific Ocean with Roundhouse Aquarium and learn how the earth benefits from the ocean and also how humans impact it. You will also get to meet some amazing tidepool animals! For ages 5 -12 with their parent or caregiver.
Become a maze master by combining precision-engineered Keva planks with a variety of nifty maze-making apparatus to build a 3D puzzle of your design! For ages 5 - 12 with parents or caregivers.
Join us Friday for a film fest where we will show family friendly movies and have a mini discussion afterwards. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Join us for a new book club for middle grade readers! We're starting off with "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Come share your thoughts on some of the best stories of all time and enjoy a book-themed activity. For ages 10 – 14.
Take a break from summer heat and join us for a fun family movie matinee Wednesdays and Fridays this July! For all ages. Films presented will be rated G or PG.
Part concert, part art class, part make-believe! Join us as we venture through some favorite songs, some sing-a-long songs and complete a simple art project! For ages 5-12.
Enjoy an extra special storytime with a naturalist from the Environmental Nature Center, who will bring along a special animal friend. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Do you love magic? Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John from School of Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 6-12.
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.
It's Shark Week! It's Global Tiger Day! Join us as we make tiger patterned sharks and tigers with shark features-and make them glow in the dark. We will also learn about of both animals and those that glow with phosphorescence. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us for a morning play program in celebration of our Summer Discovery Program featuring a variety of toys and open-ended art activities designed for little learners. For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Come join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We will have trivia, activities, face painting, fun photo opportunities, and food. Drop in anytime, and costumes are welcomed! For children and teens ages 4 - 17 with a caregiver.
Join us for a fun event with the artists of Ooh La-La Face Painting and Balloons! Transform your face into magical creatures, superheroes, or beloved characters and watch as a skilled balloon twister crafts amazing balloon figures for you to keep.
Juggler and comedian Michael Rayner uses everyday items in this funny juggling show. He combines hilarious tricks and stunts for a memorable event! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Macrame friendship bracelets are a summer camp staple for children to express their creativity and connect with others. Make one to share with a friend! For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Explore the fun of physics with scientist James Lincoln! Get ready as he prepares you to see invisible light, trains you to hear ultrasonic sounds, and teaches you the physics of lasers, sound, electricity and magnetism. For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more!
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.
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 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.
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more!
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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.
A cool breeze can feel so refreshing on a hot summer day! Learn more about wind and make a pinwheel to observe its direction and speed. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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.
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.
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 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 5 and up.
Unleash your imagination through the fun technique of blow painting with straws! Create whimsical monsters using watercolors and explore the basics of color theory. For ages 6 - 12.
Come join us for some fun science! Kids will learn about diffusion and light by making a toy spinning wheel and doing an experiment with colorful candy. For ages 5 – 12.
Experiment with hydrophobic sand that will not get wet! Will it sink or float in water? It might even bend! Learn why super sand does not get wet and how it can be helpful to the environment. For Ages 5 - 12.
Join us for weekly arts & crafts sessions. We will provide the supplies, you come ready to create something wonderful. This will be a self-guided crafting session but there will be books provided for inspiration. For ages 5 – 12
Eric Hernandez is a traditional Native American Hoop Dancer affiliated with the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina with over 20 years of Hoop Dance experience. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
Animal ambassadors bring music, artifacts, and magic to an interactive program that encourages a love of books while inspiring a curiosity about how special nature and animals are in our lives. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us to learn about the Pacific Ocean and the creatures that live there! During the program, you will see dry marine specimens and come face-to-face with live non-poisonous tide pool animals like sea stars and snails. For ages 5 - 12.
Tap into your creative side this summer and discover all the wondrous things you can make! Explore our books for ideas and uncover your hidden talents. We provide the space and supplies, just bring your imagination! For the whole family.
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.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Collaging is the creative process of assembling various materials like paper, fabric, photographs, etc. onto another surface to create a new artwork. Join us as we repurpose magazines into new works of art.
For ages 5 and up.
Join us for a special summer bilingual storytime. We will learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an art activity. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn 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 4 - 12
Discover how to make a unique paper collage of your favorite pet, using construction paper, printed paper, scissors, and glue. Take a look at our display of animal books, if you need inspiration. Then show everyone what you made! For ages 5 - 12.
Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 – 12.
Zany Zoë’s magical discoveries program is an interactive program that impresses kids of all ages. From a dancing table to a snake appearing magically, it’s sure to get the attention of all.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Think like a chemist and create the perfect bouncy ball that has the most bounce! Which bouncy ball do you think will bounce the highest? The smaller or larger one? Let's find out together!
For ages 5 - 13 with adult caregiver.
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 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for ice cream, ice cream trivia, and a fun craft as we say farewell to summer! Parents: Refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available. For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at the library! There will be games, art projects, and snacks. If you love Harry Potter and the Wizarding World then this is a not to be missed event. Costumes are welcomed!
For ages 8 - 108.
Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! We will have trivia, activities, fun photo opportunities, and cupcakes.
Wizarding attire encouraged but not required. For the whole family.
The Galaxy is vast and deep. Let's learn some facts about space and our galaxy then we will make our own cosmic slime. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for ERD Library Kids Zone! Children will have the opportunity to escape the heat and play board games, video games, and build with bricks, blocks, or magnetic tiles all while making new friends!
Join us for a 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 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero comic as unique as you! Can't draw? No problem! Use collage to create a comic for every skill level! For kids aged 6-12.
We're celebrating the end of summer and all the children that participated in our Summer Discovery Program! Make a paper plate ice cream craft and walk the runway to pick up your reading certificate. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us as we learn about animal mutualism, two species that live nearby and help each other-kind of like an inter-species party! Then make your own party animal portraits by choosing two symbiotic animals. Don't forget the party hats! For ages 6-12.
Let's get creative! Book artist Debra Disman will teach students how to make accordion books and pop-up books. Make your own unique book to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
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.
Design and decorate your artistic representation of an ice cream cone, then enjoy some real ice cream with your friends! We will learn about the history of ice cream, create an artistic representation and then try the real thing. For ages 5 - 12.
If you've never worked with robots before, Cubelets are a perfect way to start. These color-coded kits have different blocks to sense input, process data, and perform actions. Start with something simple, then see where your imagination takes you!
Follow Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through Peru. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
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.
Young readers are invited to join us as we read together Small Stanley's Big Lis of Scary Stuff and share our thoughts in a fun and engaging discussion followed by an art activity.
For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Come celebrate National Friendship Day with us by joining us in this read aloud of, "How to Spot a Best Friend" by Bea Birdsong! We'll discuss the meaning of friendship and then create friendship bracelets and or charms! Ages 5 - 12
Discover the joy and wonder of tape resist painting! Kids will learn about this simple art technique and then use masking tape and vibrant paint to create their own unique artwork. For children ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Magic Castle Magician Zany Zoe presents a family-friendly, high-energy show that will have you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy amazing effects, tons of audience interaction, music, dance, and tricks to take home.
For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Presenting the one and only Wacko, international magician and headlining comic! Wacko mixes delightful sleight of hand magic with a touch of comedy. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for an exciting, educational adventure! Wild Man Dan brings live demonstrations, real-life stories, and explore and interact with the amazing world of snakes, spiders, and more. For ages 5 – 12 and their adult caregiver.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Celebrate the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials!
For kids ages 5 – 12.
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 reading of the book We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rose, then decorate your binoculars and look for your own stuffed bear to take home. While supplies lasts. For ages 3 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Let's celebrate your summer reading accomplishments with a magic show! You will be fascinated by Magician David Skale as he entertains us with a "magic carpet ride," a live bunny, and lots of laughs. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the end of the Summer Discovery Program with Brettso’s fun family show, featuring magic tricks and creative balloon sculptures that will amaze and entertain. For kids ages 5 - 14 with a caregiver.
Join us for our Karaoke Bash, celebrating the end of the Summer Discovery Program! Sing a song, meet new friends, enjoy tasty treats, and celebrate a summer well read! So, grab the mic and end the summer on a high note!
Learn about recycling at home and the important role it plays in taking care of our beloved planet. Then, create a small art project using upcycled materials to take home. For ages 6 - 12.
Celebrate Dog Man by joining us for a super awesome party with art activities and games to celebrate our favorite half-dog half-human hero created by Dav Pilkey.
For Ages 5 - 12.
As we close out the Summer Discovery Program, we look back on the treasury of books, activities and memories we have enjoyed. Join us in decorating your own treasure box that you can fill with special small items! For the whole family.
Come celebrate your Summer Discovery Program achievements with Christopher T. Magician as he blends magic, comedy, and excitement into a celebration of popular children’s books. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
A suncatcher is a decorative ornament, designed to capture and reflect sunlight. They are often hung in windows or other areas that receive sunlight. Join us as we celebrate summer by creating beautiful summer themed suncatchers.
For ages 5 and up.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! Part of Summer Discovery Program. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Dive into a world of color and creativity at "Watercolor Wonders!" Kids will have a blast exploring fun painting techniques while learning about colors, blending, and self-expression through art!
For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a fun and interactive magic show with the incredible John Abrams from School of Astonishment! Fun for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
Join us for a 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 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.
Explore exciting math and science concepts with LEGOs and other building toys! Try out a different building challenge each week! For kids ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
It's the end of our Summer Discovery Program! Join us for a fun, interactive, and engaging workshop to learn the basics of face painting, including different techniques and tools used to create various designs. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers.
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!
For ages 5 – 12 with parent or guardian
Join us for a 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!
Let's celebrate the end of the Summer Discovery Program! Everyone who attends this program will receive snacks, drinks, and a book. For children ages 0 - 17 with their parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel.
For kids ages 5 – 12.
Enjoy story, games and activities to help overcome your back-to-school jitters. Bring your backpack and join us for an hour of fun brought to you by Rowland Heights Library's Teen Advisory Board! For ages 4 - 10 and their parent or caregiver.
We're celebrating the end of summer and all the children that participated in our Summer Discovery Program! Make a paper plate ice cream craft and walk the runway to pick up your reading certificate. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Did you miss out on all the Summer Discovery Fun? It’s not too late! Join us and enjoy a quiet place to read, complete activities, and win prizes. Drop in for as long as you want and bring your current book or choose from one of our suggestions.
Join us for a back-to-school activity to learn about the library's online resources that will help you with homework. After, you will decorate your own desk organizer. For Ages 5 - 12. Registration required.
Join us for our third annual end of summer reading finale as we celebrate with books, activities, games, and more! Don't forget to bring your book bucks to redeem for prizes! Ages 4 - 12 and their adult caregiver.
Looking to pick up a new artsy hobby but don't want to buy new supplies? Join us for our first ever Art Supply Swap! Bring your new or gently used non-hazardous craft supplies and swap with your fellow artists. For all ages.
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then draw and design your own graphic novel. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Have you ever flown a drone? Join Drones4kids for a brand new drone-flying program in the library meeting room! Not only will kids have the opportunity to fly a drone, they will also learn about how drones are utilized in different careers.
Play Bingo and other board and active games with family and friends. Check out our game-related book display for family game ideas to enjoy together at home.
Join us and learn about volcanos and volcanic eruptions! Then use your creativity to create your own volcano out of dough and we'll then use science to cause a volcanic eruption! Ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Experience family fun with Bingo before school is back in session! Learn more about the resources the library has for students and get a free book while supplies last! For the whole family.
Join us for a special afternoon storytime in partnership with the Hawthorne Police Department. Officers will read picture books, and there will be refreshments afterwards. A full list of ingredients will be provided. For ages 2 - 5 with a caregiver.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free trainings on Hands-Only CPR, a life-saving skill that increases the survival rate of a person in cardiac arrest emergency.
Join us for an activity inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky where you will learn about synesthesia by "drawing music." Participants will learn about synesthesia, different color theories, and Wassily Kandinsky. For ages 5 - 12 with adult caregiver.
We will discuss this fantasy about a place called The Lunarian Grand, one of the places from where Luna's wonderful dreams are born and performed, until Bad Dreams come. Then, we will each make a diorama of our dreams! Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8.
Discover the nature that is all around us! Take a walk through Legacy Park with a City of Malibu naturalist. We'll start at Malibu Library and finish with a short storytime in the park. For ages 2 – 10 with parent or caregiver.
Join us in learning about and creating customized marble run mazes. The marbles will swivel, zig zag and zoom through your constructions. For ages 5 - 12 and their adult caregiver.
Children will learn about the fundamental components of a sewing machine, practice sewing a straight stitch, and create a miniature pillow. This program will introduce children to the basics of machine sewing. For ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver
Start the new school year strong with a relaxing, creative hour at the library! Kids will first discover some of the amazing free resources we offer to help with homework, reading, and learning success. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Drop in any time and join us for an afternoon of open-ended crafting. We will provide crafting materials, just bring your imagination. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us in the activity room for an afternoon of music, video games, and board games! Learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while having fun!
Coloring activities will also be available.
For kids ages 5 - 12.
Explore the colorful world of Wassily Kandinsky, an artist who experienced synesthesia, where sounds could be seen as shapes and colors. For ages 5 - 12 .
Join us to discover library resources that make schoolwork less stressful. Learn about our online homework help and databases—perfect for last-minute projects. Don't miss this helpful session! For children ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
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.
Hey there, book lovers! We’re super excited to invite you to join us for a fun chat about A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation. We can’t wait to hear all your thoughts—what you loved and maybe even things you didn’t enjoy as much. For kids ages 8 - 12.
Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Back to school season is here! Come learn about the library resources to help with school and homework, then create a special, themed photo frame to commemorate your first day! All materials will be provided. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for a family program celebrating the end of summer! We will have recipe journals to write your own recipes as well as aprons for children to decorate. For children ages 5-12 and their families.
Many flowers bloom in spring, but did you know that many cacti flowers bloom into Summer? Learn more about cacti in our Blooming Amazing program before making your own paper cactus to take home. For children ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for a new book club for middle grade readers! We're starting off with "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia. Come share your thoughts on some of the best stories of all time and enjoy a book-themed activity. For ages 10 – 14.
Learn about inventors and their cool inventions with books and stories. Create your own do-it-yourself art to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Learn about the physics that allows planes to soar and then create your very own paper airplane models to test out, decorate, and race! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent and caregiver.