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Kids' Block Building Hour

Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Heights Branch Library · 2530 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building! Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up with our collection of...

Reading to the Rescue

Mon, Mar 16, 11:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Heights Branch Library · 2530 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA

Do you like dogs? Do you like books? Join us as children practice their reading by sharing their favorite stories aloud to gentle rescue pups from Reading to the Rescue—building confidence,...

Imaginations Soar With Antonio Sacre

Sun, Apr 26, 5:30 PM UTC · Silver Lake Branch Library · 2411 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Join is in celebrating El Día de los Niños with Imaginations Soar! by storyteller and author Antonio Sacre. Antonio's storytelling weaves Spanish and English in a lively...

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

Sun, May 17, 1:21 PM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · 900 Exposition Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA

See some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered.

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

Sun, May 17, 1:22 PM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · 900 Exposition Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA

From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, discover spectacular stories from life beneath the waves.

LMNA Private Event

Thu, Sep 10, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art · Los Angeles, CA

Private Event

Sat, Sep 19, 1:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · CSC-Ecosystems · CA, Los Angeles, CA

NHM Private Event (Prom)

In 1 week · Sat, May 30, 11:00 PM–6:30 AM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · 900 Exposition Boulevard , Los Angeles, CA

Newborn Songs & Movement

Sun, Apr 5, 5:30 PM UTC · Los Feliz Branch Library · 1874 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Parents and caregivers of children newborn to pre-crawlers are welcome to attend this 45 minute session of community gathering featuring gentle songs and movement.

Building Blocks

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 2, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Vermont Square Branch Library · 1201 W. 48th. Street, Los Angeles, CA

Let’s build with big and small toy building blocks. For children of all ages.

Communities Create LA! Mapping Stories and Imagination

Tue, May 19, 12:58 PM UTC · Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) · 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Andell Family Sundays Apr 12

Sun, Mar 29, 4:33 AM UTC · Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) · 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

LACMA Family Tours

Sun, Mar 29, 4:33 AM UTC · Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) · 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Balls and Ramps

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00 PM UTC · Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library · 10205 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Have fun creating ramps and sending objects hurtling. What will go fastest?

3.14 Bracelets

Fri, Mar 13, 5:00 PM UTC · Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library · 10205 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Make Pi Day jewelry color-coded to Pi's digits.

Jump For Joy

Mon, Mar 2, 11:00 PM UTC · Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library · 10205 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Get moving in March with jump ropes, games, treats, and more. The Winter Olympics are over, and the Paralympic Games start on March 6, 2026. What does it take to be an Olympian? Join our tribute to the athletes and get...

Bridge Building Challenge

Thu, May 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Woodcrest Library · 1340 West 106th Street, Los Angeles, CA · Ages 5–12

Join us for the ultimate building challenge! Create your own bridge design using popsicle sticks and engineering skills. Then we will test your design to see which bridge can hold a book! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Adult 101: I Survived! for Teens

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Culver City Julian Dixon Library · 4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA · Ages 18+

How much do you know about natural disasters? Will you be prepared for the next big earthquake? Learn about disasters and surviving them in this program for teens on emergency preparedness. For grades 6 - 12.

Cuerpo y cerebro sano es vida sana: consejos de las últimas investigaciones

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual Program · 7400 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA

Siempre hemos sabido que la salud del cerebro y cuerpo están conectados. Pero ahora, la ciencia es capaz de informarnos cómo las opciones de estilo de vida pueden ayudarte a mantener tu cerebro y tu cuerpo sanos a medida que envejeces.

Work Ready: Answering Tough Questions Without Freezing, Rambling, or Oversharing

In 5 days · Tue, May 26, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Virtual Program · 7400 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA

Ever freeze, ramble, or over-explain when asked a tough interview or career question? In this 45-minute virtual session, you’ll learn a simple, repeatable method for answering unexpected questions with confidence and clarity. For adults.

Your Author: Kiyash Monsef

Thu, Mar 5, 1:00 AM UTC · Valley Plaza Branch Library · 12311 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA

Meet author Kiyash Monsef as he discusses his book, Once There Was.Once There Was is a middle-grade fantasy novel that blends adventure, folklore, and magic. The story follows a young...

Nutso Board Games!

Mon, Mar 9, 10:30 PM UTC · Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library · 7771 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, CA

Join us for a roll of the dice and an hour or so of fun and strategizing. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, this event is perfect for teens and adults of all ages. Come share some...

MEND (CalKIDS) Free Scholarships For Young Students | Programa Gratuito de Becas Para Estudiantes

Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Van Nuys Branch Library · 6250 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, CA

MEND has partnered with the Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications to promote awareness of CalKIDS, a...

Japanese American Paper Flowers

Tomorrow · Fri, May 22, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Manhattan Beach Library · 1320 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA

Join us to create Japanese American paper flowers. For adults.

Teen Arts & Crafts

In 4 days · Mon, May 25, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Valley Regional Branch Library · 19036 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA · Ages 10–17

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We will enjoy some time together creating and crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a...

Rhythms of Japan: Taiko Drumming

Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM UTC · West Valley Regional Branch Library · 19036 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA

Get ready to feel the beat! Kids and families will enjoy exciting Japanese taiko drumming, learn fun facts about the drums and where they come from, and even try playing...

STAR Reader

Tomorrow · Fri, May 22, 4:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Woodland Hills Branch Library · 22200 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday!

Friday Nights Are Date Nights!

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Porter Ranch · 19300 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch, CA

Couples get a 2 for 1 Studio fee and we'll be playing retro love songs to set the mood after 6pm! Call us for reservations!

Speak Strong: Public Speaking For Kids

Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM UTC · Chatsworth Branch Library · 21052 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA · Ages 7–12

Kids ages 7-12 are welcome to join us for a day of fun public speaking exercises designed to encourage kids to project and speak confidently in a public setting.

Puzzle Time

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00 PM UTC · Chatsworth Branch Library · 21052 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA

Puzzle lovers unite! We are gathering together in an attempt to complete a 500 piece puzzle. How long will it take? A day or a week? That is up to those in attendance.