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El dia de los ninos ~ El dia de los libros - Children's Day ~ Book Day - April 30

The County Library celebrates children, families and reading on April 30, 2013. Join us at the Library during April and May to celebrate children and books! All events are free.

Children's Day/ Book Day originated from the efforts of children's author Pat Mora who was influenced by the annual Mexican tradition of El día de los niños.

Date Event

Wednesday, April 17,
4:00 PM

Maywood Cesar Chavez Library

Día del los Niños with Danza Aztec Xochipilli

Traditional music stories and dance performed in indigineous costumes.  A fun way for everyone to learn about the proud traditions of the Aztec people.

Wednesday, April 17,
4:00 PM

Westlake Village Library

Día de los Niños/Day of the Child - Living in your Community

Westlake Village Library presents a celebration of Family and Living Responsibly within your Community, in conjunction with Día de los Niños & National Library Week, and sponsored by the Friends of the Westlake Village Library.

Bring in and recycle a newspaper – we will be making biodegradable paper pots with them so that you can take and plant seedlings, and then we will be decorating a terra cotta pot for your homes.

Saturday, April 20,
2:30 PM

Rosemead Library

Día de Los Niños withThe ABC's of Do Re Mi's

Celebrate our commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures with this FREE program for all ages!

Join Bob Harrison for this fun-filled musical program which encourages kids to read!

Saturday, April 20,
3:00 PM

Norwood Library

Musical Barnyard Show for Children's Day/Dia Celebration

Celebrate Children's Day, Book Day/Día de los Niños, Día de los libros with a delightful program for all young children with "Musical Barnyard" followed by a live farm petting zoo. Children will make simple art projects and receive a special treat.

Tuesday, April 23,
6:30 PM

Carson Library

Celebrate Día De Los Niños!

Celebrate the Día De Los Niños or Day of the Child at the Library!  Support family literacy by joining us for stories, art, and more!

Wednesday, April 24,
3:30 PM

El Camino Real Library

Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros Celebration

Join us for a special storytime to celebrate Dia de Los Ninos/Día de Los Libros! Children will receive a free book (while supplies last) and refreshments will be served!

Wednesday, April 24,
4:00 PM

Lennox Park

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros with Karen Rae Kraut, a performer who combines songs, stories, and movement into a fun show for kids and families.

Wednesday, April 24,
4:00 PM

Rivera Library

Día de los Niños Storytime

Come and join us for Storytime every Wednesday!  Enrich your child's learning with books, songs, and fun games! Kids will make their own art work to take home at the end of the program.

Wednesday, April 24,
4:00 PM

View Park Library

Celebrate! Dia De Los Ninos/Dia De Los Libros

Children around the World

After School Stories & Art

Celebrate children around the world with books and art!

Come listen to stories about wishes and dreams and make a Milagros - a very special art activity encompassing the wishes and dreams of children.

Ages 6 to 12 years.

Thursday, April 25,
4:00 PM

Artesia Library

Dia los ninos/Dia los libros Children's Day/Book Day Reading Circle for Children

Children will be able to participate in a reading circle, where eveyone reads aloud together. After the reading, they will be able to do an art activity.

Every child who participates in the reading will receive a free giveaway book!

Thursday, April 25,
4:00 PM

Hawthorne Library

Día de los Niños Art Activity

Join us for a special Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros event, celebrating children, books, and the library.  Book giveaway and special art activity.

Thursday, April 25,
4:00 PM

Lancaster Library

Rafael & Katia's Magic Show

The Library is celebrating Día de los Niños with Rafael & Katia's Magic Show.  The magic, music and dancing will  emphasize the importance of books and reading. Each child attending will receive a book, while supplies last.

This event is free and will be conducted in both Spanish and English. Call 661-948-5029, Children's department for further information.

Thursday, April 25,
6:30 PM

Baldwin Park Library

Children's Day / Dia de los Ninos Storytime

Join us as we celebrate Children's Day / Dia de los Ninos!  Kids and their families will enjoy multicultural stories, songs and an art activity.  All children will receive a free book and parents will be given valuable information about literacy.

Thursday, April 25,
6:30 PM

Baldwin Park Library

Dia de los Ninos/Children's Day Storytime

Join us as we celebrate Dia de los Ninos / Children's Day with multicultural stories, songs and an art activity.  All children in attendance will receive a free book!

Saturday, April 27,
10:00 AM

Lake Los Angeles Library

Día de los Niños

1:00-2:00 PM Nifty Balloons

2:00-4:00 PM Face Painting by Full Spectrum

Art Activity - Actividad de Arte

Wheel of Reading - Rueda de Lectura

Book Giveaway for Children - Regalo de Libros a niños

Free Gifts - Regalos Gratis

For the Whole Family

Saturday, April 27,
1:00 PM

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library

We Tell Stories Presents 'Cuentos de la Familia'/'Stories of the Family'

Join us for our Dia de los Libros / Dia de los Niños event with We Tell Stories! Fun for the whole family as We Tell Stories weaves tales about what makes families strong and unique.

Saturday, April 27,
1:00 PM

Lomita Library

Dia de los Niños: Children's Book Day Fiesta!

Join us as we celebrate Children's Book Day/Dia de los Niños with stories,, art activities, and a book giveaway! No reservation required.

Saturday, April 27,
1:30 PM

City Terrace Library

Día de los Niños Celebration

Celebrate Day of the Child/Day of the Book at the Library! We will be beginning the festivities outdoors in our parking lot with art activities, book giveaways and special performances by the Belvedere Middle School Drumline and Belvedere Middle School Rock Bands. We then invite you to come inside the library to enjoy a perfomance by Katia & Rafael the Mariachi Magicians. Arrive early to browse and buy from the City Terrace Friends of the Library book sale. The entire family is welcome! Co-sponsered by the City Terrace Friends of the Library.

Saturday, April 27,
2:00 PM

Bell Gardens Library

Family storytime - Día de los Niños, Diá de los Libros

 

Storytime: Hear stories in English and Spanish

Other Activities: Play Lotería (Bingo)

Art Activity:Playtime

Saturday, April 27,
2:00 PM

Hacienda Heights Library

Día de los Niños: Children's Day Book Fiesta!

Join us as we celebrate Día de los Niños/Children's Day with stories, art activities, and a book giveaway for all children attending.

Saturday, April 27,
2:00 PM

Huntington Park Library

Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los libros

The Library celebrates "Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros" (Children's Day/Book Day). This celebration is part of a national campaign that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children. The afternoon is full of exciting, fun and free activities for children and families. There will be music, dancing, cuentos (storytelling), face painting and book give aways. Plan activities include:  Folkloric Children Dancers from the Tierra Blanca Arts Center, Storytime para los niños by REFORMA, LA Chapter, Face Painting for the little ones by artist, Charlotte Cano from CCBluu Art. The event will end with giving away free books. This event is FREE. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Huntington Park Library and REFORMA, LA Chapter, the national association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking community. For more information, to donate children's books and prizes, or to volunteer, please contact Yolanda Alaniz at 323-583-1461 or email yalaniz@library.lacounty.gov.

Saturday, April 27,
2:00 PM

Pico Rivera Express Library

Día de los Niños with Annie Banannie

Annie

Join us in celebration of Día de los Niños with Annie Banannie. Audience volunteers help Annie tell fabulous stories with lots of balloon surprises along the way.

*Please note that all events take place in Pico Park.

Saturday, April 27,
2:00 PM

San Fernando Library

Día de los Niños Celebration with Mariachi Arriba Jalisco

Join us as we celebrate Día de los Niños with Mariachi Arriba Jalisco. Listen to songs from different regions of Mexico while you learn about its origins. You might also have a chance to participate and play an instrument yourself!

Saturday, April 27,
2:00 PM

San Gabriel Library

Día de los Niños Celebration

Come and join us for writing short stories, and making a handmade book. For children up to 8th grade.

Tuesday, April 30,
3:00 PM

East Rancho Dominguez Library

Celebration of El día de los niños / El día de los libros, Children's Day / Book Day.

Join us for a fabulous afternoon of fun as we celebrate El Día de los Niños!

Tuesday, April 30,
3:30 PM

AC Bilbrew Library

El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros Storytime

El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros Logo

Celebrate El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros with a bilingual storytime and art activity.

Free books while supplies last. One book per child.

Ages 4 and up.

 

Celebremos El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros con una hora de cuentos bilingües y un proyecto de arte.

Libros gratis mientras la existencia dure.  Un libro para cada niño

Edad 4 ó mayor.

Tuesday, April 30,
3:30 PM

Bell Library

Día de Los Niños Celebration

Join us to celebrate Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros with some fun face painting with Ruffles the Clown. We will also have a book giveaway while supplies last.

Tuesday, April 30,
3:30 PM

Florence Library

Celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children's Day/Book Day.

Children are invited for stories, art activities and a book giveaway!  For children 12 and younger.

Tuesday, April 30,
3:30 PM

Woodcrest Library

Día de los Niños

Georgette Baker


This bilingual program with Georgette Baker reinforces the joy and pleasure of reading.  Join us in promoting literacy, and sparking children's imaginations!

There will also be book giveaways for children who attend, while supplies last.

Great for families with children ages 4-12.



Tuesday, April 30,
4:00 PM

Graham Library

Celebrate Día with the Magic of Tony Daniels

Join us to celebrate El día de los niños/libros The Magic of Tony Danielsand be prepared to be enchanted by the Magic of Tony Daniels!

Tuesday, April 30,
4:30 PM

Live Oak Library

Día de los Niños/Día de los libros

Come to the library for a celebration of children, families, and reading! Professional dance teacher, Alina Mendez, will perform Fiesta in the Caribbean using stories, songs, and dances featuring authentic costumes. There will also be a book give-away, providing each child with his or her own book.  All ages are welcome!

Tuesday, April 30,
4:30 PM

Montebello Library

Día de los Niños Open House

Join us for a special Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros open house celebration!  Enjoy stories, art activities, and a book giveaway for children of all ages.

Tuesday, April 30,
5:00 PM

Chet Holifield Library

Día de los Niños with Ruffles the Clown

Come celebrate Día de los niños with us!  Have an afternoon of laughter courtesy of Ruffles the Clown!  Follow up the performance with light refreshments generously donated by the Friends of the Montebello Libraries.

Tuesday, April 30,
5:00 PM

East Los Angeles Library

Día de Los Niños Mariachi Magic Show

Join us as we celebrate Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros with the Mariachi Magician.  Watch how he performs amazing magic tricks.

Tuesday, April 30,
5:00 PM

El Monte Library

El Día de los Niños

activitiesCelebrate El Día de los Niños (Children's Day) at the Library. We'll have face painting, art activities, Sandy Lynn's Musical Barnyard Animal Show and book giveaways.   Kids of all ages.

Tuesday, April 30,
6:00 PM

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

Celebrate Dia de los Ninos with a Puppet Show, Art Activities and Book Giveaway!

Join us for this very special event! It's actually a combined Dia de los Ninos, Dia de los Libros and Cinco de Mayo all rolled into one! The entertaining 45 minute Franklin Haynes bilingual marionette show, "Las Marionetas en Desfile," will start promptly @ 6:45 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Special Children's Day art activities will take place both before and after the show in the Homework Center. There will also be a book giveaway for Dia de los Libros.

All ages welcome!

Tuesday, April 30,
6:00 PM

Norwalk Library

El Día de Los Niños with The City of Norwalk Youth Mariachi Group

In celebration of El Día de Los Niños, the City of Norwalk Youth Mariachi Group will be performing traditional Mariachi songs.

Tuesday, April 30,
6:00 PM

West Covina Library

Dia de Los Ninos Storytime

Join us for a special Family Storytime to commemorate Dia de los Ninos – a day to celebrate children, families and reading.  We will share stories from around the world, and each child will decorate their very own book.  There will be special giveaways for all the children in attendance, and refreshments for everyone.  Ages 3 and up.

Tuesday, April 30,
6:30 PM

Hollydale Library

Celebrate El día de los niños with a Special Storytime, Art Activities and Book Giveaway!

Celebrate El día de los niños with stories, art activities and a book giveaway!

Wednesday, May 1,
3:00 PM

South El Monte Library

Sandy Lynn's Musical Barnyard Extravaganza

In celebration of Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros, the Library will host Sandy Lynn's Musical Barnyard Extravaganza!  Sandy and Andy will perform live music and dance; then Sandy & her critters perform magic for the audience.  This will be followed by a petting zoo for the children that features 15-18 animals.

Wednesday, May 1,
3:30 PM

Los Nietos Library

Día de los Niños Storytime

Join us in celebrating Día de los Niños. We will have multiple activities featuring a storytime and book give-away. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, May 1,
4:00 PM

Compton Library

Dia De Los Ninos

Dia de los Ninos, or Book Day, is celebrated around the world. The Library will  have a special storytime on this special day along with a special art activity to honor our children. It's free and everyone is welcome

Día de los Niños, o el Día del Libro, se celebra en todo el mundo. Compton Biblioteca tendrá una hora de cuentos especial en este día especial junto con una actividad artística especial para honrar a nuestros ninos. Es gratis y todos son bienvenidos

Wednesday, May 1,
4:00 PM

Graham Library

El Día de los Niños/Libros Storytime & Treasure Hunt!

 

Dia

 

Join us to celebrate El Día de los Niños/Libros, a day of celebrating children and books, with a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish and a fun Treasure Hunt!

Every child who attends will get a free book!

Wednesday, May 1,
6:00 PM

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library

Preschool Storytime with El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children's Day/Book Day Celebration

We will celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children's Day/Book Day with a bilingual storytime for preschool-early elementary age. We will do the Mexican Hat Dance and have a special art activity. Participants will receive free stickers and books.

Thursday, May 2,
3:30 PM

Lynwood Library

Celebrate El Día de los Niños with the Magic of Tony Daniels

Tony Daniels will be performing his famous magic show at the Library in celebration of El Día de los Niños.  All ages are welcome.

Saturday, May 4,
11:00 AM

Lawndale Library

Día De Los Niños Celebration

Join us at the Library as we celebrate Día De Los Niños with dance performances, games, art activities, and a book giveaway. Magicians Rafael and Katia will perform Mariachi Magic at 12:00 PM. Don't miss out on the fun!

Saturday, May 4,
2:00 PM

Hawaiian Gardens Library

El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros Bilingual Storytime

Join us for a bilingual story time and a fun art activity, celebrating Children's Day/Book Day!  All children receive a free book!

Saturday, May 4,
2:00 PM

Temple City Library

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Children of all ages are invited to the Library to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros with a special storytime, art project, and book giveaway.

Saturday, May 4,
3:00 PM

Charter Oak Library

Dia de los Ninos & Cinco de Mayo at Charter Oak Library

Come celebrate Dia de los Ninos & Cinco de Mayo at the Library with the Gypsy Folk Ensemble who will be bringing the dances and stories of Mexico to life for the enjoyment of the entire family. A FREE book will be given to each child who attends the program.

Tuesday, May 7,
3:00 PM

Anthony Quinn Library

Día de los Niños Celebration with Alina Mendez

Come celebrate Día de los Niños. We will have an art activity and book giveaway, followed by stories and dances from Mexico with Alina Mendez. All children are invited.

Tuesday, May 7,
5:00 PM

Sorensen Library

Día De Los Niños with Juliet Lee's origami

Join us in celebrating Día De Los Niños with artist and teacher Juliet Lee.  She will be guiding us through the steps required to create a beautiful origami card.

All ages welcome, but young children will require the help of a parent.

This program is free and no registration is required.

Saturday, May 11,
2:00 PM

Paramount Library

Día de los niños/Día de los libros Storytime

In celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros, join us for a special bilingual storytime, art activity and book giveaway. No registration required.

Saturday, May 18,
11:00 AM

George Nye Jr. Library

Ninth Annual Lakewood Family Reading Festival

Pony rides, juggling and musical shows.  Ballooning, face painting, bubble mania, art activity, fishing hole and raffle.  Book giveaway for each child while supplies last.  A family outdoor event in the park.  Come join the fun and celebrate El Día de los Niños Children's Day/Book Day!