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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Little Explorers   click for more information »

Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! Meets at the Main Lawn....

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: $8.00 - $18.00

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime   click for more information »

"Join us for Toddler Storytime!" Participants will have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy development. For walkers-3 years old and their parents/caregivers....

Event Location: Altadena Library at Loma Alta Park

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Toddler Storytime   click for more information »

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. Join Jefferson Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....

Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Storytime   click for more information »

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. Join Hastings Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....

Event Location: Hastings Branch Library

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime   click for more information »

Join Lamanda Park Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime for your child filled with books, songs and fun! For ages 0-18 months and their caregivers....

Event Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Scratch Art   click for more information »

Pop into the San Rafael Branch this July for a burst of creative magic! "We're diving into scratch art — where you get to swipe, swirl, and scribble through a mysterious black surface to reveal surprise rainbow colors hiding underneath!" It’s art, it’s adventure, and it’s a little bit l...

Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Library   click for more information »

Free lunches and activities for ages 0-18. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Activities provided during the lunch period include STEM projects, art, crafts, homestead projects, nutrition, music lessons and sensory play. Family health and wellness services will also be ...

Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library & Jefferson Branch Library

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Math Momentum   click for more information »

1 on 1 support for today’s math classes with a focus on tomorrow’s college-level success in math and science. Bring a personally challenging quiz, test or assignment for the best support. For students 12+, guided by a retired Caltech professor....

Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library

Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Kids Comic Book Club   click for more information »

Do you love Smile and Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Are you counting down the days until the next Dog Man book comes out? Join us for Hastings’s monthly Kids Comics Book Club! Read and discuss graphic novels while learning about the art of comics and flexing your creative skills with other kids who love c...

Event Location: Hastings Branch Library

Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Little Explorers   click for more information »

Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! Meets at the Main Lawn....

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: $8.00 - $18.00

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime Spanish   click for more information »

Join Villa Parke Branch Library for a fun and engaging storytime in English and Spanish! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more with your little ones. ¡Acompáñanos a una divertida hora del cuanto en inglés y español! Habrá cuentos, música, manualidades y mucho más para disfrutar con tus p...

Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library

Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Storytime with Mr Steve and Miss Marie   click for more information »

Enjoy songs with Miss Marie followed by storytime with Mr. Steve!...

Event Location: Vroman's Bookstore

Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Storytime   click for more information »

"Join us as we welcome early learners for storytime!" There will be songs, dancing, finger-plays and self guided free play. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. for age 18-36 months and their caregivers. Call San Rafael library for more information....

Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library

Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Library   click for more information »

Free lunches and activities for ages 0-18. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Activities provided during the lunch period include STEM projects, art, crafts, homestead projects, nutrition, music lessons and sensory play. Family health and wellness services will also be ...

Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library & Jefferson Branch Library

Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Make a Kite Workshop   click for more information »

Stratford School Altadena will host a free Make a Kite Workshop on Tuesday, July 22, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. for children in Early Preschool through Kindergarten. Participants will learn about weather, wind, and the natural forces that help kites soar through the sky while creating their own kite to ...

Event Location: Stratford School Altadena

Cost: Free

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Leeme Un Cuento Read Me a Story   click for more information »

Lo invitamos a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos en familia donde usted puede echar a volar su imaginacion con historias en español, música, manualidades y mucho mas. "Join us for Spanish Storytime every Wednesday, except 10/8 & 10/15."...

Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime and Play   click for more information »

Join Bob Lucas Branch Library for Baby Storytime & Play! Participants will have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 20-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking....

Event Location: Bob Lucas Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Little Explorers   click for more information »

Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. Families with young children (aged 2–5 years old) will enjoy doing arts, crafts, and nature exploration each month. Specific projects and activities vary, come see what we’re up to this time! Meets at the Main Lawn....

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: $8.00 - $18.00

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Baby Storytime   click for more information »

Introduce your little ones to language and learning! Whether they sit on your lap, wiggle or crawl, they will enjoy these 20–30-minute storytimes especially designed for infants. ...

Event Location: Jefferson Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Dino Discovery Route 66 Adventure   click for more information »

Join Dino Discovery: Route 66 Adventure this Summer! Kids will play mini golf through giant dinosaur cutouts, dig for fossils, and hunt for hidden eggs in a fun, hands-on prehistoric adventure. For ages 2-12....

Event Location: La Pintoresca Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Toddler Storytime   click for more information »

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your little ones to language and learning. Join Villa Parke Branch Library for an engaging 30-minute storytime filled with books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, rhymes and fun. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers....

Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime   click for more information »

Join Lamanda Park Branch Library for 30 minutes of fun with books and more in this weekly storytime! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers....

Event Location: Lamanda Park Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Library   click for more information »

Free lunches and activities for ages 0-18. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Activities provided during the lunch period include STEM projects, art, crafts, homestead projects, nutrition, music lessons and sensory play. Family health and wellness services will also be ...

Event Location: Villa Parke Branch Library & Jefferson Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Barks Books Read with Cody   click for more information »

Come to the library for a visit with Sharon and Cody. Cody the dog loves listening to children read to him and can’t wait to hear their favorite stories! Reading to a specially trained therapy dog builds confidence and is dog-gone fun. To attend, call (626) 744-7270. Presented by Pet Partners. For...

Event Location: San Rafael Branch Library

Cost: Free

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Bob Baker Marionettes   click for more information »

Join Altadena Library for this classic puppet show brought to us by the people at Bob Baker Marionettes. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California. ...

Event Location: Loma Alta Park Gymnasium

Cost: Free