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Japanese Storytime

In 3 days · Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Little Tokyo Branch Library · 203 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese...

Afternoon Art

Thu, Sep 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · ARCADE · 506 S SPRING ST, LOS ANGELES, CA

Drop by the first and third Thursday of each month for a fun art project! All supplies will be provided. This program is aimed at elementary-aged kids, but everyone is welcome.

Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime

Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Echo Park Branch Library · 1410 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime on the second Saturday afternoon of each month! Have fun learning simple Vietnamese vocabulary through book read alouds, songs, and...

Fire Truck Storytime

Mon, Aug 3, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Good Mother Gallery · 5103 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Fire Truck Storytime! Come to a special Fire Truck Storytime and see a fire truck and meet fire fighters at San Pablo Park! The Berkeley Fire Department will bring their fire truck so we can see it up close and ask fire fighters about their work. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fire...

Storytime in the Park

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30 PM UTC · Edendale Branch Library · 2011 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Join us in Elysian Park for stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Recommended for toddlers-preschoolers. Email eden@lapl.org to join the mailing list and receive a...

Arts & Crafts: Jewelry Making

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30 PM UTC · Edendale Branch Library · 2011 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Kids, teens, and adults: join us for some jewelry making! We will have a variety of materials available for you to get creative and make something fun to wear. If...

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Tue, Mar 10, 5:30 PM UTC · Lincoln Heights Branch Library · 2530 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA

Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.Quédate un poco más para jugar con juguetes que promuevan la exploración, el crecimiento y el aprendizaje....

Toddler Storytime and Play

Tue, Mar 3, 6:30 PM UTC · Lincoln Heights Branch Library · 2530 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA · Ages Up to 5

Come and enjoy stories, songs, and movement at our toddler storytime. Stay a little longer to play with toys that promote exploration, growth and learning.Geared towards children ages...

Family Storytime

Mon, Mar 9, 11:15 PM UTC · Felipe de Neve Branch Library · 2820 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

Drawing With Stencils | Dibujando con plantillas

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00 PM UTC · Malabar Branch Library · 2801 Wabash Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Use stencils to mix, match and create colorful fun art designs like stars, animals, letters, flowers and more.Usa plantillas para mezclar, combinar y...

Craft Popsicle Butterfly | Mariposa de Paleta Artesanía

Thu, Mar 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Malabar Branch Library · 2801 Wabash Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Play with playdough to roll, squish, stretch, and mold it into anything you can imagine.Juega con plastilina para enrollarla,...

Teen Origami Club

Tue, Mar 10, 11:00 PM UTC · Malabar Branch Library · 2801 Wabash Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 10–17

The Teen Origami Club is a welcoming space for participants of all levels to learn the Japanese art of paper folding—transforming simple paper into animals, objects, or complex designs, fostering...

Storytime & Playtime

Sun, Mar 8, 5:30 PM UTC · Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library · 803 Spence Street, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together....

St. Patrick’s Day Slime

Thu, Mar 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library · 803 Spence Street, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 5–12

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making your own lucky green slime! All materials will be provided.This program is recommended for ages 5–12.Celebra el Día de San Patricio creando tu propio slime...

Watercolor Art

Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM UTC · Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library · 803 Spence Street, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a fun Kids’ Watercolor program!  Kids will explore painting with watercolors,  play with colors and brushes, and enjoy a creative hands-on art experience. No experience needed, just bring...

DIY Papermaking

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM UTC · Silver Lake Branch Library · 2411 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate Earth Month and learn a new skill! This program, led by Sophia Allison, will cover basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home such as junk mail, old...

Teen Zines & Art Lab

Wed, Apr 1, 11:00 PM UTC · Silver Lake Branch Library · 2411 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 10–17

Come make a zine and help build our collection in this monthly creative art lab. Zine content can be personal, political, niche, artistic, or purely visual—there are no rules and no experience is...

Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts

Tomorrow · Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library · 4504 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.

Storytime in the Nature Garden

Sun, Mar 29, 3:36 AM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · 900 Exposition Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA · Ages 3–5

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens! Designed for caregivers and children (ages 3–5), each session features a playful story reading followed by guided exploration that connects the story to the natural world around you.

Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness

Sat, May 9, 9:20 PM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · 900 Exposition Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA

The Natural History Museum’s historic diorama halls are the largest exhibitions at the museum, showcasing over 75 incredibly detailed habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that...

Private Event – Significant Museum Event

Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art · 2025 By Wall Street, Los Angeles, CA

Storytime

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30 PM UTC · Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library · 694 S. Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for stories, songs, and fun that will help build your little one's early literacy skills. Storytime is designed with babies and toddlers in mind, but all children are welcome...

Smarty Pants Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 6:25 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Anthony Quinn Library · 3965 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 2–5

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.

Adult 101: The Art of Sewing and Mending

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Anthony Quinn Library · 3965 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 12–18

Would you like to learn a few sewing techniques in a fun and relaxed atmosphere? Come by the library and learn some basic sewing practices. We'll supply the materials. You supply the curiosity. For Ages 12 - 18

Read Aloud Storytime for Kids

Starts in 2 hrs · Mon, May 11, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cahuenga Branch Library · 4591 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages.

Smarty Pants Storytime

In 2 days · Wed, May 13, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · City Terrace Library · 4025 City Terrace Drive, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 2–5

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.

Adult 101: Sewing Basics

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · City Terrace Library · 4025 City Terrace Drive, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 12–18

Have you ever had a button come off your shirt and wondered how to sew it back on? Join us to learn some basic sewing techniques to help in life’s sewing emergencies! For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

Indonesian Batik

Tomorrow · Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · City Terrace Library · 4025 City Terrace Drive, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 6–12

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to learn about batik.

Teen Creative Studio

Tue, Mar 3, 12:00 AM UTC · Wilshire Branch Library · 149 N. Saint Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 10–17

Looking for a dedicated time to work on your creative projects? Let our teen creative studio give you the flexibility to try new creative mediums and the space to explore your interests in a...

Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime or Playtime

Sun, Jun 21, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Wilshire Branch Library · 149 N. Saint Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA

Read, write, play, sing, and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward, we will break out the...