Things to Do with Toddlers Ages 1-3 in Los Angeles

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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.

Baby & Me

📍 Central Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Activities and play for babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers.

Read With STAR Volunteer Angela

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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

Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.

Sweet Potato Music

📍 Jefferson Branch Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Let's have fun with music and our brains!

Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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.

Family Storytime and Songs

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages.

Sensory Pick and Play Stations

📍 Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Explore hands-on sensory bins designed to build fine motor and early learning skills. Families and caregivers welcome! For ages 0-5.

Read With STAR Volunteer Megha

📍 Fairfax Branch Library

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Beverly

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Jim

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM

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

Read With STAR Reader Denise

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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

Japanese Storytime

📍 Little Tokyo Branch Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese ...

Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Read With Star Volunteer Terri

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our br...

Dance Dance Dance!

📍 Lake View Terrace Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

A dance class for little ones to move and groove to the beat!

Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.

Toddler Storytime

📍 Granada Hills Branch Library

Join us every Monday for toddler storytime. There will be books, songs, and flannels. This program is best for children ages 18-36 months though any child under age 5 is welcome.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 El Sereno Branch Library

Join us in the community room for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime!

Baby Time

📍 Fairfax Branch Library

Babies up to 12 months old and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and play to support early childhood development every 2nd and 4th Monday with Ms. Shalla.

Fall Preschool Storytime

📍 North Hollywood Branch Library

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

Fall Family Storytime

📍 Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library

Join us for Family Storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and fun with your little ones.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Panorama City Branch Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

Children's Storytime

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de cuentos bilingüe

📍 Malabar Branch Library

Enjoy books, songs, and playtime.

Storytime & Playtime

📍 Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime fun!

Baby/Toddler: Storytime and Play

📍 Cypress Park Branch Library

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children 0-3 years old. Then, enjoy our playtime which runs from 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Virtual Storytime

📍 Edendale Branch Library

Weekly interactive online storytime!

Storytime

📍 Sun Valley Branch Library

Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend.

Again Again: Music for Kids

📍 Silver Lake Branch Library

Enjoy a musical program from Again Again, an L.A. based, interactive DJ driven pop duo full of movement, stage props and audience interaction. As a kids-at-heart pair of singer-songwriters, musicians ...

STAR Reading With Mr. Michael

📍 Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Our STAR volunteers read to children of all ages, 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!

Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer, Miss Sandy. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at ou...

Read With a STAR: Diana

📍 Platt Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Diana. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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

Children's Storytime

📍 Memorial Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children and their families.

Star Reader

📍 Washington Irving Branch Library

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

STAR Volunteers read and tell stories with children at the library.

Baby and Toddler Playtime

📍 Angeles Mesa Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers, and their adult caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Virtual Get Ready for Kindergarten

📍 San Pedro Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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 yet in school and includes fun...

Preschool Storytime and Crafts

📍 West Valley Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join our children’s librarian for a fun-filled program featuring storytime, singing, dancing, and a simple craft.

Toddler Tuesdays: a Travelin' Storytime - Session 1

📍 Montana Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Toddler Tuesdays: a Travelin' Storytime - Session 2

📍 Montana Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Read Aloud Storytime

📍 Cahuenga Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

A fun event for children ages 0 to 4 years.

Read With a STAR: Karin

📍 Platt Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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.

Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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.

Super-Duper Storytime

📍 Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join us for 30 minutes filled with engaging stories and fun activities!

Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Read With STAR Volunteer Isaac

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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

Family Storytime

📍 Washington Irving Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Monthly family storytime for kids of all ages.

Family Storytime

📍 Felipe de Neve Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

Storytime and Craft

📍 Junipero Serra Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us for amazing stories and a craft to take home!

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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.

STAR Storytime With Myrtle

📍 North Hollywood Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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.

Baby & Me

📍 Central Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Activities and play for babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers.

Read With STAR Volunteer Angela

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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

Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Jefferson Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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.

Family Storytime and Songs

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages.

Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market

📍 Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Join Elaine every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory craft. Storytime and Songs: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Craft program: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Meet...

Read With STAR Volunteer Megha

📍 Fairfax Branch Library

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Beverly

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Jim

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

Sensory Playtime

📍 Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM

Sensory playtime for babies and toddlers with fun sensory toys in a safe atmosphere.

Read With STAR Reader Denise

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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

Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Read With Star Volunteer Terri

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our br...

Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.

Toddler Storytime

📍 Granada Hills Branch Library

Join us every Monday for toddler storytime. There will be books, songs, and flannels. This program is best for children ages 18-36 months though any child under age 5 is welcome.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 El Sereno Branch Library

Join us in the community room for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime!

Fall Preschool Storytime

📍 North Hollywood Branch Library

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

Fall Family Storytime

📍 Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library

Join us for Family Storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and fun with your little ones.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Panorama City Branch Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

Children's Storytime

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de cuentos bilingüe

📍 Malabar Branch Library

Enjoy books, songs, and playtime.

Baby/Toddler: Storytime and Play

📍 Cypress Park Branch Library

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children 0-3 years old. Then, enjoy our playtime which runs from 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Virtual Storytime

📍 Edendale Branch Library

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Weekly interactive online storytime!

Storytime

📍 Sun Valley Branch Library

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend.

Get Ready for Kindergarten

📍 Central Library

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Help your little one prepare for kindergarten with stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Read With Star Volunteer Miss Sandy

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer, Miss Sandy. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at ou...

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

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

Children's Storytime

📍 Memorial Branch Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children and their families.

"Animal Crackers" With the Sunshine Storyteller

📍 Mar Vista Branch Library

Join us as Ina Buckner-Barnette, the Sunshine Storyteller, shares funny animal folktales, movement games, and songs from around the globe for everyone to clap along to!

Star Reader

📍 Washington Irving Branch Library

STAR Volunteers read and tell stories with children at the library.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 Angeles Mesa Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Join us for an engaging session filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and playtime, specially designed for children ages 0 to 5.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Preschool Storytime and Crafts

📍 West Valley Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join our children’s librarian for a fun-filled program featuring storytime, singing, dancing, and a simple craft.

Toddler Tuesdays: a Travelin' Storytime - Session 1

📍 Fairview Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Toddler Tuesdays: a Travelin' Storytime - Session 2

📍 Fairview Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Read Aloud Storytime

📍 Cahuenga Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM

A fun event for children ages 0 to 4 years.

Read With a STAR: Karin

📍 Platt Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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.

Read With STAR Volunteer Lenny

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Read With STAR Volunteer Isaac

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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

Tiny & Tall Play

📍 Junipero Serra Branch Library

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Fun open play time for your tiniest to your tallest kid!

Family Storytime

📍 Felipe de Neve Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

Toddler Storytime and Songs

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.

Toddler Storytime

📍 Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 4 and under.

Again Again: Music for Kids

📍 Sherman Oaks Branch Library

Join us for an interactive musical program for kids from DJ-driven pop duo Again Again!

Preschool Storytime

📍 Platt Branch Library

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.

Baby and Toddler Play

📍 Eagle Rock Branch Library

Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and exploration...

Read With a STAR Volunteer: Miss Rebecca

📍 Chatsworth Branch Library

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Rebecca. Children can read to Miss Rebecca, or Miss Rebecca can read to them. Readers will take home a free...

Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

📍 Valley Plaza Branch Library

Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun. Disfrute de cuentos, rimas y canciones en ingles y español para bebés y niños pequeños.

Thanksgiving Storytime

📍 Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library

Join us for a 25-minute Thanksgiving storytime filled with festive tales, songs, and fun movements designed to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. After storytime, little ones can exp...

Baby & Toddler Storytime

📍 Los Feliz Branch Library

Children and their caregivers will read stories, sing songs and engage in meaningful play focused on lifelong learning, connection and literacy!

Toddler Storytime

📍 Robertson Branch Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement!

Children's Storytime

📍 Los Feliz Branch Library

Children and their caregivers will read stories, sing songs and engage in meaningful play focused on lifelong learning, connection and literacy!

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 John C. Fremont Branch Library

Join us for storytime every Wednesday morning.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

📍 Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library

Join us for fun-filled stories, songs, and movement activities designed for your little ones!

Storytime

📍 Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library

Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for stories, songs, and fun that will help build your little ones' early literacy skills. Storytime is designed with babies and toddlers in mind, but all child...

Preschool and Toddler Storytime

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Central Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Stories, songs, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.

Read With a STAR: Ruth

📍 Platt Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

Read With Star Reader Eleanor

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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

Read With Star Volunteer Pamela

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our ...

Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

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

Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

STAR Reader

📍 Porter Ranch Branch Library

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

STAR Storytime With Kat

📍 Sherman Oaks Branch Library

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 storytimes at our branch. STAR storytimes are subje...

Read With STAR Volunteer Jim

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Paul

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Angelique

📍 Jefferson Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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.

STAR Storytime With Myrtle

📍 North Hollywood Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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.

Baby & Me

📍 Central Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Activities and play for babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers.

Read With STAR Volunteer Angela

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

STAR Readers

📍 Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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

Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Jefferson Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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.

Family Storytime and Songs

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages.

Sensory Pick and Play Stations

📍 Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Explore hands-on sensory bins designed to build fine motor and early learning skills. Families and caregivers welcome! For ages 0-5.

Read With STAR Volunteer Megha

📍 Fairfax Branch Library

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Beverly

📍 Van Nuys Branch Library

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

Read With STAR Volunteer Jim

📍 Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5:05 AM

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

Read With STAR Reader Denise

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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

Japanese Storytime

📍 Little Tokyo Branch Library

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese ...

Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

📍 Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Read With Star Volunteer Terri

📍 West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our br...

Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy

📍 Brentwood Branch Library

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.

Toddler Storytime

📍 Granada Hills Branch Library

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us every Monday for toddler storytime. There will be books, songs, and flannels. This program is best for children ages 18-36 months though any child under age 5 is welcome.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

📍 El Sereno Branch Library

Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Join us in the community room for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime!

Baby Time

📍 Fairfax Branch Library