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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruben Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Ruben! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Español |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Camille Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Camille. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are subject to... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is intended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.*This... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime and Craft Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by art and craft time! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Virtual Get Ready for Kindergarten The skills that children learn at an early age (0-5) can be predictors of future success in life. Get Ready for Kindergarten is meant for parents and children who aren’t... |
Online | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Toddler Storytime We invite caregivers and their little ones to join us for an engaging session filled with delightful songs, fingerplays, and stories. This special gathering is designed especially for children aged 18... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime Hear songs and enjoy stories. At the end create anything you want at the Children's DIY Craft Station. For babies to 5 years. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Mo Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Ms. Mo. Take home a free book after attending three events. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Karin. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK Reading With Therapy Dogs Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with the BARK certified therapy dogs. Suggested... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jill Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jill. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Myra Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Myra. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Dog Do you love dogs? Do you love books? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a therapy dog!All ages are welcome to participate. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Suze Share a story and practice your reading with STAR volunteer Suze at the library. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime 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. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for storytime! Scarves, shakers, songs and more! Perfect for kids ages 0-5. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for preschool storytime with Ms. Rita. We will have picture books, rhymes, stretches, songs, felt board stories, and bubbles that blend play with early learning for a fun educational... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime at the Venice Branch, where we promote social interaction, speech, movement, and literacy skills. Each week, we gather in the sensory space... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Please join us every other Wednesday morning this autumn, for stories, songs and a shared playtime! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for stories, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by playtime. All children are welcomed with their caregivers. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Raising Kids in a Digital World With Sesame Street This 45-minute program is best for children under the age of 5 and their parents. Learn healthy digital habits together guided by Sesame Street. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to Storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy skills through reading, talking,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays, and stories. Stay for playtime at the end. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area!Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |