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The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start. A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements: A bright, colorful and welcoming space for young children and their parents. A collection of books, toys, videos, music and other materials for babies, toddlers, parents and service providers Access to resources that emphasize emergent literacy, reading readiness and parent education. Developmentally appropriate programming, such as baby and toddler storytimes for younger children and their parents. Outreach to new and underserved populations. Family Place is a five-week parent/child workshop featuring local professionals, such as nutritionists, speech and language therapists and child development experts, who serve as resources for parents. Family Place Libraries A C Bilbrew Library 150 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90061-2356 Phone: (310) 538-3350 Carson Regional Library 151 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745-2797 Phone: (310) 830-0901 City Terrace Library 4025 E. City Terrace Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90063-1297 Phone: (323) 261-0295 Clifton M. Brakensiek Library 9945 E. Flower St. Bellflower, CA 90706-5486 Phone: (562) 925-5543 East Los Angeles Library 4837 E. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90022-1601 Phone: (323) 264-0155 East Rancho Dominguez Library 4205 E. Compton Blvd. East Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221-3664 Phone: (310) 632-6193 Florence Library 1610 E. Florence Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001-2522 Phone: (323) 581-8028 Gardena Mayme Dear Library 1731 W. Gardena Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247-4726 Phone: (310) 323-6363 Hacienda Heights Library 16010 La Monde St. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4299 Phone: (626) 968-9356 Lancaster Regional Library 601 W. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534-3398 Phone: (661) 948-5029 Quartz Hill Library 42018 N. 50th St. W. Quartz Hill, CA 93536-3509 Phone: (661) 943-2454 San Fernando Library 217 North Maclay Avenue San Fernando, CA 91340-2433 Phone: (818) 365-6928 West Covina Library 1601 W. Covina Pkwy. West Covina, CA 91790-2786 Phone: (626) 962-3541 Woodcrest Library 1340 W. 106th St. Los Angeles, CA 90044-1626 Phone: (323) 757-9373