Storytimes near Los Angeles Public Library

Arroyo Seco

Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow the pages to enjoy a scenic trek across a familiar city. Please note: This event is off-site at the Audubon…

North Hollywood

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR reading sessions at our branch.STAR sessions are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Arroyo Seco

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

Central Library

Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Woodland Hills

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

Van Nuys

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Washington Irving

Join the Reptile Family at the library and embark on a hands-on safari around the world program to meet reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods of all sizes. Learn about various feeding habits and get the chance to safely hold some of the animals. All…

Canoga Park

Each Thursday we will play with science.

Eagle Rock

The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library.

Memorial

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study SpaceReserved Computers and LaptopsFree Basic School Supplies and PrintingGuidance from Trained Helpers (for homework and…

Vernon

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Mid-Valley

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times.

Memorial

Children are invited to join our STAR volunteer Kenia for reading one-on-one or in a small group in the children's area.

Encino - Tarzana

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

Platt

Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding, well polished act with astonishing sleight of hand and fun comedy for all ages.

Brentwood

Join us for playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO®-style bricks and traditional building blocks.

Granada Hills

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Saffron, a trained therapy dog.

Wilmington

Join us for a variety of games, including board, card, video, and block-coding games.

Palisades

Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older.

San Pedro

Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. An adult must accompany children under 13.

Woodland Hills

Get ready for an exciting, high-energy jump rope show packed with amazing tricks, double-dutch, fun games, and chances to join in! This one-hour program is all about having fun, staying active, and believing in yourself—even when things feel tough…

Fairfax

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar.

Lincoln Heights

Kids will play with clay and explore "cause and effect" by creating textures in the clay with different objects like leaves, flowers, maíz, stamps, and more! Great for toddlers and young children.

Jefferson

Storytime helps build early literacy skills.

Brentwood

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. Take home a free book after reading with Kathy three times.

Van Nuys

Puzzle Club is a fun, welcoming program for children to enjoy jigsaw puzzles while building patience, focus, and problem-solving skills.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Paint, create, and have fun at the library!

Atwater Village

Learn the art of puppetry from and expert and create your own to take home.

Westchester - Loyola Village

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday afternoon with other beginning and advanced needle…

Sylmar

Children will learn about the role of architects and the importance of picking the right materials for each job. They will build a structure using provided materials, discuss what their structure is used for, then test to see if it survives a…