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Featured Events from Your County Library
The County Library offers free year-round events to serve the informational, educational, and recreational interests of our customers. Featured below are upcoming family friendly events. More children and family friendly events can be found in the main Calendar.
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Fri, Apr 18, | Family Place Workshop #3 NutritionVery young children (infants through age 3) and their caregivers are invited to attend a 5 week series of parenting workshops. Each session features a resource person who specializes in a parenting topic and shares information and insights. Each session is informal, encouraging learning through play and discovery. Preregister at Lawndale Library's Children's Information Desk. Adults must stay with child for the entire length of the session. Presented by Susan Taylor, WIC |
Fri, Apr 18, | Preschool StorytimeJoin us for Preschool Storytime. Children and their families are sure to have fun as they listen to stories, learn rhymes, and sing songs! Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents and caregivers. |
Fri, Apr 18, | Family Place Parent-Child Workshops
Advance registration is required. Please sign up at the circulation desk at the library or ask to see the Children's Librarian. |
Sat, Apr 19, | Leaf Rubbings & Stamp Art & More!Children are welcome to join us for this creative, fun art program. Participants will learn how to use a variety of leaves, crayons, stamps, and watercolors to make beautiful collages, bookmarks and a pop-up 3D greeting card. Sign- ups are required. Please inquire at the Children's Information Desk. This program is recommended for school age children. |
Mon, Apr 21, | Parent-Child WorkshopAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will have. This five-week workshop offers parents an opportunity to play, create and learn with their children, ages 0-4 years old. Local experts on child development, health and safety will be available to share information and answer questions. Register for the parent-child workshop at the Information Desk. |
Tue, Apr 22, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops - Literacy
Workshop #4: Literacy presented by Jeffrey Weinstein, Children's Librarian, County of Los Angeles Public Library
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Tue, Apr 22, | Family Place Parent/Child WorkshopJoin us for our free Family Place Parent/Child Workshop, a five-week series for parents and their children ages 0-5. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. |
Tue, Apr 22, | Family Place, Parent-Child WorkshopThis program is a five week series for parents and children ages one to five. A 1-hour program each week offers opportunities for parents and children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere. Parents will have an opportunity to meet and question community experts in areas of child development including speech and language, nutrition, play, movement and music. Registration is required. |
Tue, Apr 22, | Parent and Child Workshop
Please register at the La Mirada Library Information Desk. |
Wed, Apr 23, | Parent-Child WorkshopsJoin us for a series of workshops that will help parents of children ages 3 and younger make the most of the early childhood years! Children will learn through play, while parents will get a chance to speak with different resource specialists on early childhood issues. |
Wed, Apr 23, | 1 2 3 Play With Me - Family Place Parent Child WorkshopFamily Place workshops are an opportunity for parents and caregivers and their children (3 years of age and under) to play and learn together in a playful setting filled with toys and activities that foster learning and creativity. A different community resource specialist will be available at each session to give a brief talk and answer questions on various parenting topics. The series will take place every Wednesday in April, from April 2nd through the 30th at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration will start March 17th at the Children's Reference Desk. |
Thu, Apr 24, | Parenting Workshop-Session IThe Montebello Unified School District Head Start Program, in conjunction with the library's Family Place programming, will be presenting on "Managing Finances" this month. The sessions will be held primarily in Spanish. For parents and caretakes with children age 0-5 |
Thu, Apr 24, | Parent-Child WorkshopFree workshop series for parents with children ages 0-3 years old. Connect with resource professionals and other parents in a child-friendly environment. |
Thu, Apr 24, | 'Parent Child Workshop'Lancaster's Spring Session of the Parent-Child Workshop is coming. Join us as we play and learn with our infants and toddlers using age- appropriate toys . Specialists in literacy, nutrition, pediatric dentistry and child and family safety will be available. Ages: 1-3 years. Call 661-948-5029, Children's staff for further information. |
Thu, Apr 24, | Parent/Child WorkshopsJoin us for a 5 week series in which caregivers and their children ages 1-3 can meet, chat, share and play. Each week a different professional will be available to informally answer any questions you may have, while you and your child play together. Registration is required. Please see Children's Librarian to register or for more information. |
Thu, Apr 24, | Parenting Workshop-Session IIThe Montebello Unified School District Head Start Program, in conjunction with the library's Family Place programming, will be presenting on "Managing Finances" this month. The sessions will be held primarily in Spanish. For parents and caretakes with children age 0-5 |
Thu, Apr 24, | Parent/Child Workshop
Register at the Children's Information desk. Sign-ups begin March 10, 2014. For ages 1-3 and their adult caregivers. |
Fri, Apr 25, | Family Place Workshop #4 Car Seat Safety & Check
Very young children (infants through age 3) and their caregivers are invited to attend a 5 week series of parenting workshops. Each session features a resource person who specializes in a parenting topic and shares information and insights. The sessions are informal, encouraging learning through play and discovery. Preregister at the Lawndale Library Children's Information Desk. Adults must stay with their child for the entire length of the session. Presented by Dion Conley, CHP. If you would like Officer Conley to check your child's car seat in your car drive to the library and park in the angle parking on Grevellia Street. Officer Conley will check as many vehicles as time allows on a first-come, first served basis. |
Fri, Apr 25, | Family Place Parent-Child Workshops
Advance registration is required. Please sign up at the circulation desk at the library or ask to see the Children's Librarian. |
Fri, Apr 25, | Parent CafeParents, want to meet other parents, share stories of modern family life, and generally enjoy a relaxing hour over some refreshments? Then Parent Cafe is for you! There will be a Storytime in the children's area while Parent Cafe is occurring. |
Sat, Apr 26, | Stress Management for ParentsBeing a parent can be stressful. Carlos Benavides from The Children's Bureau will share stress management tips along with information about the services The Children's Bureau offers to families and children. For Parents of all ages |
Sat, Apr 26, | Baby BondingCome join us for a day of play and bonding with your baby or toddler! |
Mon, Apr 28, | Parent-Child WorkshopAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will have. This five-week workshop offers parents an opportunity to play, create and learn with their children, ages 0-4 years old. Local experts on child development, health and safety will be available to share information and answer questions. Register for the parent-child workshop at the Information Desk. |
Tue, Apr 29, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops - Obesity Prevention
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Tue, Apr 29, | Family Place Parent/Child WorkshopJoin us for our free Family Place Parent/Child Workshop, a five-week series for parents and their children ages 0-5. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. |
Tue, Apr 29, | Family Place, Parent-Child WorkshopThis program is a five week series for parents and children ages one to five. A 1-hour program each week offers opportunities for parents and children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere. Parents will have an opportunity to meet and question community experts in areas of child development including speech and language, nutrition, play, movement and music. Registration is required. |
Tue, Apr 29, | Parent/Child WorkshopChildren play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere, while parents meet and question community experts. Registration is required. This program is for children ages 1 to 3 years and their parents. |
Tue, Apr 29, | Parent and Child Workshop
Please register at the La Mirada Library Information Desk. |
Tue, Apr 29, | Parent-Child Workshop
Nurture your child's love of play and encourage early literacy by participating in our parent-child workshops. Learn tips and information from a resource specialist while your child has fun in the library! Please register at the reference desk. Ages 1 to 3 years old. Cultive el amor de jugar en su hijo y estimule el aprendizaje temprano, participando en los talleres de padres e hijos. Reciba consejos e información de un especialista en educación infantil, mientras su hijo se divierte en la biblioteca! Por favor regístrese en el escritorio de información. Para niños de 1 a 3 años edad. |
Wed, Apr 30, | Parent-Child WorkshopsJoin us for a series of workshops that will help parents of children ages 3 and younger make the most of the early childhood years! Children will learn through play, while parents will get a chance to speak with different resource specialists on early childhood issues. |
Wed, Apr 30, | Parent/Child Workshop*Registration is required* Please contact the library to register. For ages 4 and younger accompanied by an adult Spend time with your child at the library! Come ready to play with other families and with questions for our guest community specialist of the week. Have fun learning together with your child! |
Wed, Apr 30, | 1 2 3 Play With Me - Family Place Parent Child WorkshopFamily Place workshops are an opportunity for parents and caregivers and their children (3 years of age and under) to play and learn together in a playful setting filled with toys and activities that foster learning and creativity. A different community resource specialist will be available at each session to give a brief talk and answer questions on various parenting topics. The series will take place every Wednesday in April, from April 2nd through the 30th at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration will start March 17th at the Children's Reference Desk. |
Thu, May 1, | Parent-Child WorkshopFree workshop series for parents with children ages 0-3 years old. Connect with resource professionals and other parents in a child-friendly environment. |
Thu, May 1, | 'Parent Child Workshop'Lancaster's Spring Session of the Parent-Child Workshop is coming. Join us as we play and learn with our infants and toddlers using age- appropriate toys . Specialists in literacy, nutrition, pediatric dentistry and child and family safety will be available. Ages: 1-3 years. Call 661-948-5029, Children's staff for further information. |
Thu, May 1, | Parent/Child WorkshopsJoin us for a 5 week series in which caregivers and their children ages 1-3 can meet, chat, share and play. Each week a different professional will be available to informally answer any questions you may have, while you and your child play together. Registration is required. Please see Children's Librarian to register or for more information. |
Thu, May 1, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Thu, May 1, | Parent/Child Workshop
Register at the Children's Information desk. Sign-ups begin March 10, 2014. For ages 1-3 and their adult caregivers. |
Fri, May 2, | Family Place Workshop #5 Reading ReadinessVery young children (infants through age 3) and their caregivers are invited to attend a 5 week series of parenting workshops. Each session features a resource person specializing in a parenting topic who shares information and insights. Sessions are informal, encouraging learning through play and discovery. Preregister at Lawndale Library's Children's Information Desk. Adults must stay with their child for the entire length of the session.
Presented by Children's Librarian Julie Broyles |
Fri, May 2, | Family Place Parent-Child Workshops
Advance registration is required. Please sign up at the circulation desk at the library or ask to see the Children's Librarian. |
Sat, May 3, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops
Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the library for more information. |
Sat, May 3, | Step Parenting Workshop
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Mon, May 5, | Parent-Child WorkshopAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will have. This five-week workshop offers parents an opportunity to play, create and learn with their children, ages 0-4 years old. Local experts on child development, health and safety will be available to share information and answer questions. Register for the parent-child workshop at the Information Desk. |
Tue, May 6, | Parent/Child WorkshopChildren play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere, while parents meet and question community experts. Registration is required. This program is for children ages 1 to 3 years and their parents. |
Tue, May 6, | Parent-Child Workshop
Nurture your child's love of play and encourage early literacy by participating in our parent-child workshops. Learn tips and information from a resource specialist while your child has fun in the library! Please register at the reference desk. Ages 1 to 3 years old. Cultive el amor de jugar en su hijo y estimule el aprendizaje temprano, participando en los talleres de padres e hijos. Reciba consejos e información de un especialista en educación infantil, mientras su hijo se divierte en la biblioteca! Por favor regístrese en el escritorio de información. Para niños de 1 a 3 años edad. |
Wed, May 7, | Family Place Parent Child WorkshopTwice a year, the Library offers the Parent/Child Workshop, a core component of Family Place Libraries. This five-week workshop helps families with young children come together with community resource professionals to get the support and guidance they need. The topic for this workshop is nutrition provided by the Norwalk La Mirada School District Nutrition Department. Registration is required. For parents with children ages 1-3. |
Wed, May 7, | Parent/Child Workshop*Registration is required* Please contact the library to register. For ages 4 and younger accompanied by an adult Spend time with your child at the library! Come ready to play with other families and with questions for our guest community specialist of the week. Have fun learning together with your child! |
Thu, May 8, | Parent-Child WorkshopFree workshop series for parents with children ages 0-3 years old. Connect with resource professionals and other parents in a child-friendly environment. |
Thu, May 8, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Fri, May 9, | Parent CafeParents, want to meet other parents, share stories of modern family life, and generally enjoy a relaxing hour over some refreshments? Then Parent Cafe is for you! There will be a Storytime in the children's area while Parent Cafe is occurring. |
Sat, May 10, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops
Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the library for more information. |
Tue, May 13, | Parent/Child WorkshopChildren play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere, while parents meet and question community experts. Registration is required. This program is for children ages 1 to 3 years and their parents. |
Tue, May 13, | Parent-Child Workshop
Nurture your child's love of play and encourage early literacy by participating in our parent-child workshops. Learn tips and information from a resource specialist while your child has fun in the library! Please register at the reference desk. Ages 1 to 3 years old. Cultive el amor de jugar en su hijo y estimule el aprendizaje temprano, participando en los talleres de padres e hijos. Reciba consejos e información de un especialista en educación infantil, mientras su hijo se divierte en la biblioteca! Por favor regístrese en el escritorio de información. Para niños de 1 a 3 años edad. |
Wed, May 14, | Family Place Parent Child WorkshopTwice a year, the Library offers the Parent/Child Workshop, a core component of Family Place Libraries. This five-week workshop helps families with young children come together with community resource professionals to get the support and guidance they need. The topic for this workshop is Immunization provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Registration is required. For parents with children ages 1-3. |
Wed, May 14, | Parent/Child Workshop*Registration is required* Please contact the library to register. For ages 4 and younger accompanied by an adult Spend time with your child at the library! Come ready to play with other families and with questions for our guest community specialist of the week. Have fun learning together with your child! |
Thu, May 15, | Parenting Workshop-Session IThe Montebello Unified School District Head Start Program, in conjunction with the library's Family Place programming, will be presenting on "Domestic Violence & Child Abuse" this month. The sessions will be held primarily in Spanish. For parents and caretakes with children age 0-5 |
Thu, May 15, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Thu, May 15, | Parenting Workshop-Session IIThe Montebello Unified School District Head Start Program, in conjunction with the library's Family Place programming, will be presenting on "Domestic Violence & Child Abuse" this month. The sessions will be held primarily in Spanish. For parents and caretakes with children age 0-5 |
Fri, May 16, | Family Place PlaydateHave fun at the library! Very young children (infants through age three) and their parents/caregivers are invited to the Library for an hour of play, learning, and discovery the first and third Friday of each month. Children will enjoy wonderful age appropriate toys, music, songs, and fingerplays. It's a great opportunity to meet other local families. Support your child as a partner in their growth and development. |
Sat, May 17, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops
Space is limited and registration is required. Contact the library for more information. |
The Graham Library is pleased to offer a series of five workshops for parents/caregivers and their children up to 3 years of age. You will be able to spend quality time playing with your children in a welcoming setting filled with educational and fun toys, books, and art activities. Local child development specialists will also be on hand to answer questions about various parenting topics.
Playing is learning! Babies learn and families grow as they play together. Children 0-3 years old are invited to come play with their parents at the Parent and Child Workshop. It's a great opportunity for socializing with other parents and resource specialists will be on hand to answer child care questions.
Join us for toys, books, and art activities. Meet other parents and caregivers, and spend some quality time with your child. Every week, a local resource specialist, will offer useful parenting information.
Workshop #5: Obesity Prevention presented by Ricardo Lopez, Leslie Martinez, Community Health Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Fun with toys, books, and art activities. Spend time with your child ages 3 years old and younger & meet other parents and caregivers. Get useful information from local resource specialists, such as dentists and fire fighters.
Finding yourself a new member of the family? Nowhere to turn? Now there is help! Join step-parenting expert Kathy Hammond to learn the basics of step-parenting. Everything from legal visitation issues to discipline to dealing with your new childrens' biological relatives will be covered in this crash course to step-parenting.Events from ExperienceLA
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