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Library storytimes & programs (75, free) From LA County Library and Los Angeles Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 16
9:30am Smarty Pants Storytime · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10am Adopt a Shelter Pet and Read to Rover · Sorensen Library, Sorensen 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10am Smarty Pants Storytime · West Covina Library, West Covina 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15am Smarty Pants Storytime · Wiseburn Library, Wiseburn 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15am Smarty Pants Storytime · Gardena Mayme Dear Library, Gardena Mayme Dear 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15am Smarty Pants Storytime · George Nye, Jr. Library, George Nye, Jr. 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Baby Storytime · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 0-2 · Free
10:30am Baby Storytime · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 0-2 · Free
10:30am Pochacco™'s Tissue Art · Woodcrest Library, Woodcrest 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Sensory Pick and Play Stations · Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30am Smarty Pants Storytime · La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Cañada Flintridge 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Smarty Pants Storytime · South El Monte Library, South El Monte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Smarty Pants Storytime · Hawaiian Gardens Library, Hawaiian Gardens 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Smarty Pants Storytime · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Smarty Pants Storytime · Sunkist Library, Sunkist 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Cinnamoroll™'s Pom-Pom Cafe · Artesia Library, Artesia 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Fun with Playdough · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Play & Explore · Rosemead Library, Rosemead 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Smarty Pants Storytime · Pico Rivera Library, Pico Rivera 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Smarty Pants Storytime · Lynwood Library, Lynwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Smarty Pants Storytime · Bell Express Library, Bell 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Welcome to the Library: Parents and Babies · Avalon Library, Avalon 0-2 · Free
11:15am Pochacco™'s Tissue Art · La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Cañada Flintridge 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30am Read With STAR Volunteer Megha · Fairfax Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pm Adopt a Shelter Pet and Read to Rover · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Read With STAR Volunteer Beverly · Van Nuys Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3:30pm Build with your Imagination · Lennox Library, Lennox 6-10 · Free
4pm Art Social · South Whittier Library, South Whittier 11+ · Free
4pm Build & Explore · Leland R. Weaver Library, Leland R. Weaver 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
4pm Creation Station · Avalon Library, Avalon 6-10 · Free
4pm DIY Bag Charm Craze · Manhattan Beach Library, Manhattan Beach 11+ · Free
4pm In the Loop: Teen Crochet Club · El Monte Library, El Monte 11+ · Free
4pm Kuromi™'s Pixel Studio · La Puente Library, La Puente 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm Teen Study Hall · Masao W. Satow Library, Masao W. Satow 11+ · Free
4:30pm Beginning Ukulele for Teens · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 11+ · Free
4:30pm Kuromi™'s Pixel Studio · Angelo M. Iacoboni Library, Angelo M. Iacoboni 11+ · Free
4:30pm Teen Fridays · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 11+ · Free
4:30pm Teen Read Month: Fantasy Figurines · Hollydale Library, Hollydale 11+ · Free
4:30pm Video Game NightVideo Game Night · Florence Library, Florence 11+ · Free
5pm Daddy & Me Storytime · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free Saturday, Oct 17
10am Create, Connect and Celebrate with Hello Kitty® and Friends · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10am Read With STAR Volunteer Jim · Mid-Valley Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:05am Read With STAR Reader Denise · Brentwood Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:15am Baby Storytime · Claremont Helen Renwick Library, Claremont Helen Renwick 0-2 · Free
10:30am Circle Time · Carson Library, Carson 0-2 · Free
10:30am Pochacco™'s Tissue Art · Westlake Village Library, Westlake Village 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Sensory Play for Babies · South El Monte Library, South El Monte 0-2 · Free
10:30am Toddler Art Time · Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach 0-2 · Free
11am Dungeons and Dragons Afternoon · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 11+ · Free
11am Getty Podcasts and the Microscopic World · Culver City Julian Dixon Library, Culver City Julian Dixon 6-10 · Free
11am Hello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship Bracelets · La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Cañada Flintridge 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11am Japanese Storytime · Little Tokyo Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11am Little Artists · Live Oak Library, Live Oak 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Play & Explore · Lennox Library, Lennox 0-2 · Free
11am Smarty Pants Storytime · Avalon Library, Avalon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Smarty Pants Storytime · Temple City Library, Temple City 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
12pm Cinnamoroll™'s Charm Cafe · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 6-10 · Free
1pm Cinnamoroll™'s Charm Cafe · Baldwin Park Library, Baldwin Park 6-10 · Free
1pm DIY Book Journal · La Verne Library, La Verne 11+ · Free
1pm Read With a STAR: Jeffrey · Arroyo Seco Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pm STEM: Light-Up Wand · Lancaster Library, Lancaster 6-10 · Free
2pm Cinnamoroll™'s Charm Cafe · Artesia Library, Artesia 6-10 · Free
2pm Community Puzzle Exchange · West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Dungeons and Dragons Afternoon · Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey 11+ · Free
2pm Hello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship Bracelets · El Camino Real Library, El Camino Real 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pm Read With Star Volunteer Terri · West Los Angeles Branch Library, Los Angeles 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pm Ukelele Workshop for Kids: Session 1 · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 6-10 · Free
2pm Youth Chess Club · Bell Gardens Library, Bell Gardens 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:45pm Ukelele Workshop for Kids: Session 2 · Diamond Bar Library, Diamond Bar 6-10 · Free
3pm Black Samurai · San Gabriel Library, San Gabriel 11+ · Free
3pm Filipino Inspiration through Watercolors · Gardena Mayme Dear Library, Gardena Mayme Dear 11+ · Free
3pm Keroppi™'s Origami Corner · Lawndale Library, Lawndale 11+ · Free
3pm Planetarium Night: Space Dome Adventure · La Puente Library, La Puente 6-10 · Free
3pm Wow! That's STEM: Microbots · Temple City Library, Temple City 6-10 · Free
4pm Hello Kitty® and Friends Embroidery Workshop · Artesia Library, Artesia 11+ · Free Nothing matches those filters — try widening them.
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