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Join us Tuesday, June 23rd, from 5-7 pm for part two of our Blockbuster Book Club for books that have made it to the scr...
06/20/2026

Join us Tuesday, June 23rd, from 5-7 pm for part two of our Blockbuster Book Club for books that have made it to the screen!

This second meeting we will watch the film "Farewell the Manzanar" after we read "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei. Film is rated PG. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library.

Ages 18+

Join us for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Ages 18+. Event starts at June 23, 2026 5:00 PM PDT

Teens! Join us this Saturday, June 20th from 2-3 pm for a special show presented by the East West Players Theater.East W...
06/18/2026

Teens! Join us this Saturday, June 20th from 2-3 pm for a special show presented by the East West Players Theater.

East West Players presents an original play based on the story of Tam Tran, an undocumented UCLA student, who testified in Congress for the DREAM Act. Please be aware this play contains themes/dialogue around racism and deportation. For ages 12 - 18.

East West Players presents an original play based on the story of Tam Tran, an undocumented UCLA student, who testified in Congress for the DREAM Act. Please be aware this play contains themes/dialogue around racism and deportation. For ages 12 - 18.. Event starts at June 20, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

Our libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audio...
06/18/2026

Our libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Our libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Join us tomorrow Wednesday, June 17th, from 4-5 pm to learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as...
06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow Wednesday, June 17th, from 4-5 pm to learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as you explore concepts of engineering. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Celebrate a summer of reading, exploration, and discovery! Log your reading and activities to earn badges and prizes. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/16256806

Learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as you explore concepts of engineering. For kids ages 5 – 12.. Event starts at June 17, 2026 4:00 PM PDT

Join us this Saturday, June 13th, from 2-4 pm for a special Family Movie & Art screening of Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie...
06/10/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 13th, from 2-4 pm for a special Family Movie & Art screening of Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie.

Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. Follow their adventure. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.

When Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady, she sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it's too late.

Movie is rated G. No registration required. Attendance and supplies are limited.

Family Movie is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library.
Parents: Please be aware that light refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.

Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. Follow their adventure. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.. Event starts at June 13, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 5th, from 10:30-11:30 am for Summer Suncatchers!In this fun and simple art activity, litt...
06/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 5th, from 10:30-11:30 am for Summer Suncatchers!

In this fun and simple art activity, little artists will create Summer Suncatchers using tissue paper, contact paper, and paper plates. When the light shines through, they’ll be able to see the colorful glowing hues! For Ages 2 -5 with caregiver.

Join our free game for all ages! Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

In this fun and simple art activity, little artists will create Summer Suncatchers using tissue paper, contact paper, and paper plates. When the light shines through, they’ll be able to see the colorful glowing hues! For Ages 2 -5 with caregiver.. Event starts at June 5, 2026 10:30 AM PDT

Join us tomorrow morning, Thursday, June 4th, from 11-11:30 am for a very special interactive music concert with artist ...
06/04/2026

Join us tomorrow morning, Thursday, June 4th, from 11-11:30 am for a very special interactive music concert with artist Iwalani Venerable. Children will participate in guitar-led singalongs, dancing and will learn some basic musical concepts. Recommended for ages 1 - 5 with caregiver.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/16410686

Join us for a very special interactive music concert with artist Iwalani Venerable. Children will participate in guitar-led singalongs, dancing and will learn some basic musical concepts. Recommended for ages 1 - 5 with caregiver.. Event starts at June 4, 2026 11:00 AM PDT

Our Summer Discovery Program is here! 🧭📖Join our celebration of reading and exploration this summer by logging books, co...
06/02/2026

Our Summer Discovery Program is here! 🧭📖
Join our celebration of reading and exploration this summer by logging books, completing fun activities, earning badges, and be entered to win prizes! Participate online or in person at any of our library locations.
Sign up online by visiting LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery

Our Summer Discovery Program is here! 🧭📖

Join our celebration of reading and exploration this summer by logging books, completing fun activities, earning badges, and be entered to win prizes! Participate online or in person at any of our library locations.

Sign up online by visiting LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery

Join us tonight, Tuesday, May 26th from 6-7 pm for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Age...
05/26/2026

Join us tonight, Tuesday, May 26th from 6-7 pm for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Ages 18+

The first meeting on Tuesday, May 26th from 6-7 pm, we will celebrate National Asian American, National Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month and One Book, One Coast while we discuss the book They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

Check with the circulation desk for copies of the book or request a copy online at Catalog.LACountyLibrary.org/

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/16257743

Join us for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Ages 18+. Event starts at May 26, 2026 6:00 PM PDT

Our libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audi...
05/22/2026

Our libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Our libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

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