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Nature Exploration Bag @ LA County Library
2026-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA County Libraries, Various Locations, Los Angeles, United States
BORROW AN EXPLORATION BAG – LA Country Library

Unleash your inner explorer without the need to venture far and wide! Just step outside and prepare for a thrilling adventure! Even in the vibrant urban landscape of Los Angeles County, nature’s wonders await your discovery at every turn. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as you unlock the secrets of the natural world right outside your door. Grab hold of a Nature Exploration Bag or dive into our captivating live virtual programs, where excitement and discovery know no bounds!
Now Available! Practice being a scientist in your own community by checking out one of our Nature Exploration Bags, available at the following libraries: San Fernando, City Terrace, Quartz Hill, South Whittier, and Compton.
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Developed in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the Bags include scientists’ tools like a magnifying glass and specimen jars, and a Field Guide of tips and tricks to help you discover animals and plants. Add your observations to the Nature Exploration Community Journal to share what you learn about the wildlife in your area with other Library explorers!
Nature Exploration Bags can be checked out for 3 weeks with your library card. Visit or call one of the libraries above to borrow.

HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD

To get a library card, fill out an application and bring it to any LA County Library location along with a valid ID. Cards are valid for three years and can be renewed by calling or visiting a library. If your library card is lost or stolen, report it immediately. Replacement cards cost $3.00.
Library Cards & Your Account

Library cards are available for free to permanent and temporary residents of California. With an LA County Library card, you can:

check out books, magazines, and DVDs
place holds and access your account online
access library databases from home
download audiobooks, books, and music
use the Library’s public computers and internet
connect to Wi-Fi at all LA County Library locations

How to Access Your Account
You can access your library account by logging into the online catalog and clicking “My Account.” From here, you can:

Renew items, check due dates and view fees
Check the status of holds, cancel holds, change pickup location
Place a vacation hold by entering the dates you will be gone and we will delay your hold until you return
Update your address and phone number
Change your PIN
Update your email

Library Cards for Children and Teens
There is no minimum age requirement to apply for a library card. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application. Parents/guardians can restrict their children from checking out DVDs. For a child to access the Internet, parents/guardians must be present and fill out an Internet Access Permission form. All fees related to lost or damaged items or lost library cards are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/nature-exploration

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Borrow Tools From The Library @ LA County Library
2026-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 10:00 - 17:00 | LA County Libraries, Various Locations, Los Angeles, United States
BORROW TOOLS FOR FREE! We now offer tool lending to customers at 5 of our libraries: Compton, Lancaster, Norwalk, Rosemead, and San Fernando. Our tool lending program provides the community opportunities to check out tools and maker items at no cost. The inventory includes hammers, wrenches, electrical cords, cookware, sewing machines, gardening tools, power tools, and much more.
This program is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Tool Catalog

Due to space availability, not all libraries have the same set of tools. Please review the catalog to determine if the tool is in the library collection and call in advance of visiting. Each library has a printed catalog to browse in the library. Click here for the tool catalog!
LA County Library cardholders over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the Tool Lending Library. The loan period for tools is seven (7) days and no more than six (6) items may be borrowed at any one time, with no more than two (2) power tools. Tools will not be sent to other libraries for pick up and must be returned in-person to owning library. View the complete Tool Lending Library Borrower Agreement here.

Get a Digital Library Card
To get a library card, fill out an application and bring it to any LA County Library location along with a valid ID. Cards are valid for three years and can be renewed by calling or visiting a library. If your library card is lost or stolen, report it immediately. Replacement cards cost $3.00.
Library Cards & Your Account
Library cards are available for free to permanent and temporary residents of California. With an LA County Library card, you can:

check out books, magazines, and DVDs
place holds and accesses your account online
access library databases from home
download audiobooks, books, and music
use the Library’s public computers and internet
connect to Wi-Fi at all LA County Library locations

Library Cards for Children and Teens

There is no minimum age requirement to apply for a library card. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application. Parents/guardians can restrict their child from checking out DVDs. For a child to access the Internet, parents/guardians must be present and fill out an Internet Access Permission form. All fees related to lost or damaged items or lost library cards are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

How to Access Your Account

You can access your library account by logging into the online catalog and clicking “My Account.” From here, you can:

Renew items, check due dates, and view fees
Check the status of holds, cancel holds, change pickup location
Place a vacation hold by entering the dates you will be gone and we will delay your hold until you return
Update your address and phone number
Change your PIN
Update your email

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/tools/

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Free Admission to LACMA
2026-04-14 11:00 - 17:00 | LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
FREE EVERY 2nd TUESDAY- Miracle Mile
Experience the vibrant world of art and culture without any barriers! Every second Tuesday of each month, ALL VISITORS are OFFERED FREE ADMISSION to LACMA! The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) opens its doors wide to welcome visitors of all ages and backgrounds for a day of exploration and inspiration, completely free of admission charges.

Embrace the opportunity to wander through LACMA’s hallowed halls, where masterpieces from across the ages converge to tell stories of human creativity and expression. From captivating paintings that evoke emotions to intricate sculptures that embody craftsmanship, the museum’s diverse collection promises a journey through time and culture.
Bring your family, friends, or even venture on a solo adventure to immerse yourself in the world of artistic wonders. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a curious newcomer, Free Admission to LACMA offers an accessible gateway to enriching experiences, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.
OTHER Free General Admission for:

LACMA members, every day
Youth (12 & under) and Teens (13–17) Residing in L.A. County
Youth (12 & under) Residing Outside L.A. County
NexGenLA members and one guest. NexGenLA is a free membership for kids under 17 years who live in L.A. County
L.A. County residents, weekdays after 3 pm with valid ID
Active-duty military (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, through the Blue Star Museums program
Bank of America debit or credit card holders, first full weekend of every month
SoCal Museums Annual Free-For-All Day
Professional Personal Care Attendant (PPCA) accompanies a paying visitor who requires such care. Complimentary admission for a PPCA may be requested at a LACMA Ticket Office.
Members from 24 museums nationwide receive free general admission through the Reciprocal Membership Program.

Free Membership for L.A. County Kids & Teens

NexGenLA
Make LACMA a regular part of your life! NexGenLA is a free membership for kids under 17 years who live in L.A. County. As NexGenLA members, kids and teens can visit the museum for free anytime and bring one guest for free admission.
Learn more about NexGenLA

Discover LACMA as a great intergenerational family destination. Grab your kids, friends, and family to make, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays, collaborate and create during our daily in-gallery pop-up art activities, join artist-led classes, and more! L.A. County children are invited to become members of NexGenLA—the museum’s free and award-winning youth membership!
At LACMA we welcome all self-defined manifestations of family. Family is family—regardless of biology, residence, gender, or marital status.

Notice to all visitors:
Masks are strongly recommended indoors for everyone.
Stay home if you or members of your party are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms as identified by the L.A. County Department of Public Health, which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or chills.
Do not visit LACMA if you or members of your party are currently under isolation or quarantine orders.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and anyone with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

Planning Your Visit

Advance Tickets Available for All Visitors, Including Members
Walk-up tickets are available, but timeslots do sell out and may not be available. Advance timed-entry tickets are highly recommended.
All visitors, including LACMA members and NexGenLA youth members, may purchase or reserve an advance timed-entry ticket online or at the LACMA Ticket Office during regular museum hours, or by calling the LACMA Ticket Office at 323 857-6010, 10 am–5 pm, Monday through Friday. Learn more.

Dining, Store, and Programs

Dining at LACMA
C+M (Coffee + Milk), with a menu of coffees, teas, and pastries, is open daily, except Wednesdays. Ray’s, with gourmet farm-to-table cuisine and table service available both indoors and outdoors, is open daily, except Wednesdays. Reservations are encouraged. LACMA Café offers classic L.A. street fare, including smash burgers, chicken tenders, fries, and salads.
Visit the Dining page for full details.

The LACMA Store Is Open
The LACMA Store in the Resnick Pavilion is open. Credit or debit card is required for all purchases.

HOURS
Monday – Tuesday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Wednesdays.

For additional information, visit the website @
lacma.org

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Teen Gaming at the Inglewood Public Library
2026-04-15, 2026-04-22, 2026-04-29 | Inglewood Public Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA, 90301, United States
EVERY WEDNESDAY- Inglewood Public Library
The Inglewood Public Library presents Teen Gaming every Wednesday at the Main Library’s Teen Alcove, from 3:00-4:00pm. For teens ages 13–19 years old.​ Masks are required.
Hey Teens, Get Your Game On!

Stop by the Main Library to play Nintendo Switch, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS!

6 Cognitive Benefits of VR For Kids

Research indicates that kids who play VR games that focus on training the brain have better fine motor skills and balance. In fact, they tend to have better mobility overall.
VR gaming improves spatial attention in children and gives them the ability to quickly locate a target in a field of distractors, which has proven to be a good predictor of driving ability.
Playing VR games, which often resemble actual real-world experiences, helps children translate the skills they learned in these educational VR environments to the real world.
According to recent research, children that play shooting games have increased vision capabilities. Scientists have found that the fast-paced games increase adrenaline and dopamine in the brain which helps maintain and improve brain health.
VR gaming increases mental flexibility and improves a child’s ability to quickly switch seamlessly between tasks with conflicting demands.
VR games are a great way to reduce stress and depression in children. Immersing in a VR game can result in short and long-term mood boost that helps them relax and unwind, decreasing the levels of stress a person may be experiencing.

Come to The Inglewood Public Library and “check out” their new selection of video games, for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, that you can borrow, just like you would borrow a book?

Did you finish your homework? Let’s Play! Get your GAME ON!
Check out our Video Game collection!
Over 160 different games available from Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! Pick-up via Curbside Service.

TEEN SERVICES
The City of Inglewood Public Library Teen Services Division caters to library patrons 15 years of age and older. We provide educational, recreational and social resources for this age demographic. Any requests, recommendations, or questions may be sent to Teen Services.
For Teen info call, (310) 412-5384.

Main Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
310-412-5380
Hours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Crenshaw-Imperial Branch Library
11141 Crenshaw Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90303
310-412-5403
Hours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The mission of the Inglewood Public Library is to provide access to informational, educational, and recreational services and resources responsive to the library’s diverse communities.

Don’t have a library card?
Apply for an IPL card in-person at the library during open hours, or apply for a virtual card online.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library

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JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
2026-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Japanese American National Museum, 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
FREE EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Little Tokyo
Japanese American National Museum is the first gallery in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of U.S. story. Through its comprehensive collection of objects, images and documents, as well as multi-faceted exhibitions, educational programs, documentaries and publications. The Japanese American Museum is admission free every Thursday from 5–8 p.m.
Also on the third Thursday of every month, the Japanese American Museum is FREE ALL DAY!

Americans of Japanese Ancestry
The Japanese American Museum was established in Los Angeles to preserve the rich heritage Asian culture. The gallery is dedicated to preserving the history and culture. It is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown Los Angeles, California.

We believe in the importance of remembering our history, to better guard against the prejudice that threatens liberty and equality in a democratic society. We strive as a world-class institution to provide a voice and forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture.

Free admission all day to see Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb; Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”?; and Common Ground: The Heart of Community.

In conjunction with the exhibition Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb

FREE Common Ground Audio Guides
JANM offers iPod Touch audio guides to complement its core exhibition, Common Ground: The Heart of Community. The guides are available in English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish. Visitors may borrow an iPod Touch with the guides free of charge while viewing the exhibition. The guides may also be downloaded free from the Apple App Store.
JANM’s audio guides are made possible by a generous grant from the Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.

Hours
Museum hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; last entry is at 4 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m.

Thursdays are FREE admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
last entry 7:30 p.m.
Every third Thursday of the month is FREE admission all day
last entry 7:30 p.m

Advance tickets are required.

For additional information, visit the website @
janm.org

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ArtistWorks- Free Word Class Music Training Online
2026-04-17, 2026-05-01 | Los Angeles Public Libraries Online, Los Angeles, CA, United States
FREE ONLINE MUSIC CLASSES- free with your library card
ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians.
ArtistWorks is dedicated to providing anyone, anywhere in the world with affordable, interactive access to some of the greatest music teachers in the world.
And thanks to your local library,
World-Class Music Instruction is Now FREE!
Our mission is to “Teach the World Music.” ArtistWorks’ patented Video Exchange® Learning Platform connects master teachers with enthusiastic players in a unique social online learning environment in which each interaction becomes a learning experience for all. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive music education destination available online.

Access free music lessons with your library card! Try ArtistWorks for world-class music instruction from master musicians! From introductory to advanced lessons, you can learn:

Guitar
Piano
Percussion
Harmonica
Singing
Banjo
Ukulele
Flute
and more

Discover ArtistWorks in the Libby app, under Extras!

LIBBY APP- Provided FREE by LA libraries

EBOOKS & AUDIO BOOKS, MAGAZINES & MOVIES FREE
Libby is an innovative mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks from your local public library for FREE!

Browse, search, and discover.
There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by your library, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It’s a delight to discover new books through Libby.
Find and borrow a title with just a few taps. You can use Libby in place of, or in addition to, the traditional OverDrive app. Libby is available for Android, iOS and Windows devices.

Getting Started

Don’t have a library card?
Get an e-card to get access instantly.
Step 1 – Download the Libby app from your device’s app store. Or, use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com

Step 2 – Open Libby and find the Los Angeles Public Library.

Step 3 – Browse the library’s collection and borrow a title. When prompted, sign in with a valid library card and PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number).
Step 4 – Enjoy! Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf.

Is Libby free?
Yes, Libby is completely free. It’s free to install, and there are no subscription costs, no in-app purchases, and no late fees. All you need a valid library card from your library.

How do I get a library card?
Some libraries let you get a library card directly inside Libby, using your phone number.
Libraries have varying requirements for library cards. Your best bet is to contact your local library directly (or visit their website) to see what you need to do.

Does Libby work with my library?
Libby works with public libraries that use OverDrive. Over 90% of public libraries in North America have OverDrive, and Libby can be found in 78 countries worldwide. Try searching for your library on overdrive.com

What books can I find in Libby?
From the classics to NYT bestsellers, your library chooses which digital titles they’d like to provide in Libby. This means they can tailor their content directly to your community’s needs. Libby is only for digital titles. It doesn’t include any physical materials from your library.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.lapl.org/artist-works

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Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
2026-04-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, 1717 E 7th St,, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – Downtown Los Angeles
VISIT ICA LA TODAY! The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all.
Open Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
ADMISSION IS FREE!

Learning & Engagement

At ICA LA, we seek new ways to bring art into the life of our community, schools, families, and public and private institutions through our Learning & Engagement programs. We view our city as an ever-changing and dynamic landscape with the museum as a responsive tool, adaptable to its environment, poised to foresee community needs, and capable of meeting those needs at the highest level. Learn more about our programs and special projects below.

Public Programs

Public programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles support our mission in sparking the pleasure the discovery and challenging the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. We are dedicated to the exploration, scholarship, appreciation, and deeper understanding of the exhibitions and ideas on view at the ICA LA, and providing greater access to artists living and working in our community.
Our public programs introduce new ways of seeing an exhibition and support through contemporary art and take diverse forms—talks, workshops, screenings, and live performances—and are free and open to all.
You can also watch and listen to past lectures, discussions, and performances in the archive of public programs below.

View Upcoming Public Programs

Special Projects
Special Projects at ICA LA is a series of initiatives that foster collaborative relationships with artists, community members and groups, and local small businesses.
View Special Projects

Digital Projects
Digital Projects at ICA LA explores Virtual Reality, 360° video, and Augmented Reality to offer additional visitor experience options; develop projects with artists, and present new forms of engagement and learning for the community.
View Digital Projects

1717 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Founded in 1984 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) and reestablished in 2017 with a new identity and home in Downtown Los Angeles, ICA LA builds upon a distinguished history of bold curatorial vision and innovative programming to illuminate the important untold stories and emerging voices in contemporary art and culture. The museum’s 12,700 square-foot renovated industrial building—designed by wHY Architecture under the leadership of Kulapat Yantrasast—features ample space for exhibitions, public programs, retail pop-ups, integrated offices, and special projects.
ICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks the pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarchies of race, class, gender, and culture. Through exhibitions, education programs, and community partnerships, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different.

Hours
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
www.theicala.org/en

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Los Angeles Maritime Museum
2026-04-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Berth 84, Foot of 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – San Pedro
Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop.
OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 12:00 pm TO 5:00 pm
FREE TO CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER

Berth 84, Foot of 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is housed in the former Municipal Ferry Terminal building, located on the main channel of the Los Angeles Harbor. It was designed in the Streamline Moderne style by architect Derwood Lydell Irvin of the Los Angeles Harbor Department. It was built in 1941 at Berth 84, by the Works Project Administration (WPA).
The ferry between San Pedro and Terminal Island ceased after the Vincent Thomas Bridge was opened to traffic in 1963. The building was then used for offices of the LA Harbor Department. The San Pedro Municipal Ferry Building is now a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum opened in 1979 as a result of widespread community efforts to save the historic building. It is the largest maritime museum on the West Coast. The museum’s interior renovation was designed by Modernist architect James Pulliam. The museum is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.

EXHIBITS
ANGELS GATE TUGBOAT

The tugboat ANGELS GATE arrived at the Museum in 1992, after almost 50 years of providing general towing services and goodwill tours for the Port of Los Angeles.
TĀMINARU

In the early 20th century, Terminal Island (in the Port of Los Angeles) was home to approximately 3,000 Japanese-Americans who earned their livelihood from catching and cleaning fish. Residents of this community, known as “Terminal Islanders” were originally from the Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, and retained their language and customs after emigrating to Los Angeles harbor.
Tāminaru is a look back at this lost community. The exhibit is guest curated by author Naomi Hirahara, organized by Tara Fansler, and sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the Japan Business Association with the assistance of the Terminal Islanders Club.
POSEIDON MODEL

There is a movie star on the second floor! The model of the SS POSEIDON was the original prop in the 1972 classic film “The Poseidon Adventure”.
Fifteen men built the model over a period of three months. POSEIDON is 21 .5 feet long and weighs one ton. The builders relied on the plans of the RMS QUEEN MARY, now permanently docked as an attraction in Long Beach, California.
NAVY HALL

The Museum building, built-in 1941, was originally used as a ferry terminal, transporting people and automobiles between San Pedro and Terminal Island. The area of the first floor where cars would enter and exit is now used as the Navy Hall.
ANGELS GATE LIGHT

The Angels Gate Lighthouse (officially known as Los Angeles Harbor Light) has marked the entrance of Los Angeles Harbor through times of war and peace, and even survived a tidal wave! The tower itself has undergone many changes through the years. The distinctive green flash of the Angels Gate Lighthouse remains a welcoming beacon to professional mariners and recreational boaters alike.
KIDS EXHIBIT

Kids of all ages will discover what’s going on in the harbor today through a series of interactive games and activities in the children’s exhibit. Grab a pair of binoculars and take a close-up look at the nation’s busiest container port! Learn how cranes work, imagine yourself in a variety of harbor professions, build your own wharves, test your knowledge of ships and cargo, or just settle down and enjoy a nautical story!
Due to Covid-19-related precautions, the toys and costumes have been temporarily removed.
CAUGHT, CANNED, AND EATEN

The Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) was the fishing capital of the nation for much of the twentieth century. Generations of fishermen sold catches of tuna, sardines, mackerel, and squid to fish markets or canneries on nearby Terminal Island.
Today, the fishing fleet is greatly diminished and the canneries have closed, but the legacy of the fishing and canning industries endures.
COMMERCIAL DIVING

This exhibit is an introduction to just a few of the thousands of jobs performed by commercial divers and fishery divers in the South Bay, and was the inspiration of the late Torrance R. Parker, noted commercial diver and author of 20,000 Jobs Under the Sea.
SCHOOL TOURS
The museum is pleased to offer educational tours throughout the year at no charge.
The museum is located on the Main Channel of Los Angeles Harbor. Students will have a front-row opportunity to see the massive container ships in action and learn about international trade, ship terminology, sailor’s art, and the history of the working people who built Los Angeles harbor into the nation’s busiest container port.
Tours are free for grades K-12, Wednesday –Friday mornings, and reservations are REQUIRED. The museum is unable to accommodate group tours without a reservation.
Call the tour hotline at 310-548-2900 and schedule your tour today, or email info@lamaritimemuseum.org.
RESEARCH
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum Research Library is home to thousands of books, historic photographs and archival documents waiting for you to discover!
Research questions can be directed to info@lamaritimemuseum.org and 310-548-7618 ext. 215.
Portions of our collection have online finding aids and digital records:
Online Archive of California (OAC)
Online Digital Collections

Suggested Donation:
Adults $5
Seniors (62+) $3
Children 12 & under FREE
Hours
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
www.lamaritimemuseum.org

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Games and Book Carts at Ivy Station
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Ivy Station, 8840 National Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS – Ivy Station
Unwind and Play: Fun, Games, and Books at Ivy Station Park!
Looking for a fun and free way to spend your mornings or afternoons with friends and family? Look no further than Ivy Station Park! Every Tuesday and Saturday, join us for a delightful mix of games, books, and outdoor fun.

Unleash Your Inner Game Master:

Channel your competitive spirit with classic games like Jenga, Candy Land, Guess Who?, and Cornhole. We have something for all ages and skill levels.
Challenge your friends and family to a friendly competition, or make new friends while playing together.
Enjoy the laughter, camaraderie, and good vibes that games bring to the park.

Dive into a World of Words:

Feeling bookish? Borrow a captivating read from our selection of books for all ages and interests.
Relax under the shade of a tree or on the lawn, losing yourself in the pages of your chosen story.
Discover new authors, genres, and characters, or revisit old favorites.

More Than Just Games and Books:

Ivy Station Park offers a beautiful setting for your playtime. Enjoy the lush greenery, open space, and fresh air.
Make it a picnic day! Bring your own food and drinks to enjoy alongside your games and books.
These events are perfect for families, friends, solo adventures, or anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable time.

Join the Fun:

Dates: Every Tuesday and Saturday
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM (Tuesdays) & 10 AM – 3 PM (Saturdays)
Location: Ivy Station Park, 8800 National Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Cost: FREE and open to the public

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the joy of games, books, and community at Ivy Station Park!

For additional information, visit the website @
ivystationculvercity.com/events-in-the-park

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Inglewood Public Library- Video Games
2026-04-20 | Inglewood Public Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA, 90301, United States
INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY- Inglewood
Come to The Inglewood Public Library and “check out” their new selection of video games, for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, that you can borrow, just like you would borrow a book?

Did you finish your homework? Let’s Play! Get your GAME ON!

Check out our Video Game collection!

Over 160 different games available from Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! Pick-up via Curbside Service.

TEEN VIDEO GAME TIME EVERY WEDNESDAY 3-4PM
Hey Teens, Get Your Game On! For teens ages 13–19 years old.​ Masks are required.

Teen gaming is back at IPL in the Teen Alcove! Stop by the Main Library to play Nintendo Switch, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS!

6 Cognitive Benefits of VR For Kids

Research indicates that kids who play VR games that focus on training the brain have better fine motor skills and balance. In fact, they tend to have better mobility overall.
VR gaming improves spatial attention in children and gives them the ability to quickly locate a target in a field of distractors, which has proven to be a good predictor of driving ability.
Playing VR games, which often resemble actual real-world experiences, helps children translate the skills they learned in these educational VR environments to the real world.
According to recent research, children that play shooting games have increased vision capabilities. Scientists have found that the fast-paced games increase adrenaline and dopamine in the brain which helps maintain and improve brain health.
VR gaming increases mental flexibility and improves a child’s ability to quickly switch seamlessly between tasks with conflicting demands.
VR games are a great way to reduce stress and depression in children. Immersing in a VR game can result in short and long-term mood boost that helps them relax and unwind, decreasing the levels of stress a person may be experiencing.

TEEN SERVICES
The City of Inglewood Public Library Teen Services Division caters to library patrons 15 years of age and older. We provide educational, recreational and social resources for this age demographic. Any requests, recommendations, or questions may be sent to Teen Services.
For Teen info call, (310) 412-5384.

Main Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
310-412-5380
Hours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Crenshaw-Imperial Branch Library
11141 Crenshaw Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90303
310-412-5403
Hours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The mission of the Inglewood Public Library is to provide access to informational, educational, and recreational services and resources responsive to the library’s diverse communities.

Don’t have a library card?
Apply for an IPL card in-person at the library during open hours, or apply for a virtual card online.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library

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Online Music Lessons
2026-04-20, 2026-05-04 | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
Unleash Your Inner Musician: Dive into World-Class Online Music Lessons
Dreaming of strumming like Paul Gilbert, fingerpicking like Andy McKee, or belting out tunes with confidence? Your musical journey starts right here, with ArtistWorks, the premier platform for online music lessons with legendary artists.

A Universe of Musical Possibilities
Browse through our extensive catalog of online music courses, taught by over 40 of the world’s most renowned musicians across diverse instruments and genres. Whether you’re a guitar rookie or a seasoned pianist, a drum enthusiast or a blues fanatic, there’s a perfect fit waiting for you.
Immerse yourself in

Guitar: Rock with Paul Gilbert, fingerstyle with Andy McKee, or master bluegrass with Bryan Sutton.

Piano: Learn classical techniques with Richard Amoroso, delve into jazz piano with George Whitty, or discover the magic of pop and classical with Zachary Deak.

And so much more! From banjo and mandolin to voice, flute, drums, and beyond, explore your musical passions and unlock your potential.

Beyond Lessons: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Success
ArtistWorks isn’t just about watching videos. It’s an interactive learning experience designed to make you progress like never before. Each course offers:

Over 25 hours of video lessons: Dive deep into technique, theory, and musicality with step-by-step guidance from the masters.
Play-along tracks: Put your skills to the test and jam alongside your favorite instructors.
Written materials: Get clear and concise written resources to complement your video lessons.
The Video Exchange Learning® Advantage: Upload videos of yourself playing and receive personalized feedback from your instructor – a revolutionary approach to online learning!

Join a Thriving Community of Music Lovers
ArtistWorks isn’t just a platform, it’s a community of passionate musicians from all walks of life. Connect with fellow learners, share your progress, and inspire each other in a supportive and vibrant environment.
Ready to make your musical dreams a reality? ArtistWorks is waiting to guide you. With flexible membership options and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, there’s no reason to hesitate.
Take the first step towards your musical goals today! Visit ArtistWorks, browse their impressive course catalog, and discover the joy of learning from the best.
Unleash your inner musician. The world of music awaits!

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.lapl.org/artist-works

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UCLA Meteorite Collection
2026-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | UCLA Meteorite Gallery, Geology Building, Room 3697, 595 Charles Young Drive East, Westwood Village, CA, 90024, United States
FREE WEEKDAYS- UCLA Westwood Village
The UCLA Collection of Meteorites is the largest on the West Coast and contains over 2500 samples from about 1500 different meteorites. It is the fifth largest collection of meteorites in the United States and the second largest housed at a university.

Our collection includes the main masses of about 40 meteorites and the type specimens of more than 300 meteorites collected from hot deserts; 60 of these are iron meteorites. Eighty of these meteorite type specimens are from the state of California. These were collected by local citizens during the past few decades, mainly from the playas (dry lakes) scattered around the Mojave Desert.

Some of our meteorites are large and well suited for exhibits (in fact, some of them are exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History). However, most of the samples are small and mainly of value for research.

The study of meteorites and the processes that formed them is called cosmochemistry. The cosmochemists at UCLA are among the most productive university researchers in the world. It is thus appropriate that we have one of the best university meteorite collections.

We are in the second year of operating a Meteorite Gallery, located in room 3697 of the Geology Building. Opened in January 2014, the Gallery is open to the public weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. CLOSED WEEKENDS. Admission is always free. The current exhibits will gradually expand as funds and additional samples are obtained. For highlights of the Meteorite Gallery please click here.

We are eager to add meteorites to the UCLA collection. If you have a meteorite collection and are interested in considering a donation, we would like to hear from you. You can contact us here.

LOCATION
The Meteorite Gallery is located in room 3697 of the Geology Building on the UCLA campus.
595 Charles E. Young Dr.
East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.

For additional information, visit the website @
meteorites.ucla.edu
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

For additional information, visit the website @
meteorites.ucla.edu

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LEGO BUILDERS AT THE INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2026-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Inglewood Public Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA, 90301, United States
EVERY MONDAY – INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Design. Construct. Create. The best way to foster your child’s creativity is by providing them with the tools to build their own world and let their imagination soar. Join us at Inglewood Public Library – Children’s Services, every Monday from 4 pm – 5 pm. The Lego Bricks is specially designed for children to build, learn and create exciting play experiences. This will help develop your child’s imagination and love of building!

THE LEGO BRAND VALUES
Imagination
Free play is how children develop their imagination – the foundation for creativity. Curiosity asks WHY and imagines possible explanations. Playfulness asks WHAT IF and imagines how the ordinary becomes extraordinary fantasy or fiction. Dreaming is the first step toward doing it.

Creativity
Creativity is the ability to come up with ideas that are new, surprising, and valuable – and it’s an essential 21st-century skill. Systematic creativity is a particular form of creativity that combines logic and reasoning with playfulness and imagination.

Fun
Fun is being active together, the thrill of an adventure, the joyful enthusiasm of children, and the delight in surprising both yourself and others in what you can do or create. Fun is the happiness we experience when we are fully engaged in something that requires mastery when our abilities are in balance with the challenge at hand and we are making progress towards a goal.

Learning
Learning is about being curious, experimenting, and collaborating – expanding our thinking and doing, helping us develop new insights and new skills. We learn through play by putting things together, taking them apart, and putting them together in different ways. Building, un-building, rebuilding, thereby creating new things and developing new ways of thinking about ourselves, and the world.

Caring
Caring is about our desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children, our colleagues, our partners, and the world we live in. Doing that little extra, not because we have to – but because it feels right and because we care.

Quality
For us, quality means the challenge of continuous improvement to provide the best play material, the best for children and their development, and the best to our community and partners. From a reputation for manufacturing excellence to becoming trusted by all – we believe in quality that speaks for itself and earns us the recommendation of all.

ABOUT INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY MISSION
The mission of the Inglewood Public Library is to provide access to informational, educational, and recreational services and resources responsive to the library’s diverse communities.
MAIN LIBRARY

101 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
310-412-5380
Hours: Monday – Closed in observance
of Memorial Day Holiday
Tue – Thu 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

CRENSHAW-IMPERIAL BRANCH LIBRARY

11141 Crenshaw Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90303
310-412-5403
Hours: Monday – Closed in observance
of Memorial Day Holiday
Tue – Thu 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

INGLEWOOD VIRTUAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Get a Digital Library Card!
Apply for an IPL card in person at the library during open hours, or apply for a Digital Library Card Here. You may use your Digital Library Card immediately to access all our electronic resources on this page and elsewhere on this website.

For additional information, visit the website @
www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM LOS ANGELES
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, 900 Exposition Blvd., , Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
FREE TO SEE- Exposition Park

Explore L.A. and the world at The Natural History Museum. You’ll see dinosaurs, gems and minerals, gardens, Latin American treasures, and beloved dioramas to name a few. Discoveries are made here every day—by scientists, historians, and you!

Ongoing Exhibitions

Dinosaur Encounters

Get close to a living, breathing dinosaur!
Fun, educational, and interactive, Dinosaur Encounters features The Natural History Museum’s life-size dinosaur puppets. Each presenter focuses on a different topic, including theories on dinosaur behavior, extinction, adaptation, and the relationship between birds and dinosaurs. Please note these are not small hand puppets. The museum’s puppets are very large, realistic interpretations of wild animals. Please prepare small children accordingly. Dinosaur Encounters is family friendly, and each presentation is about 20 minutes long.
We also have a special Sensory Friendly Dinosaur Encounters show on the first Saturday of every month. Our Sensory Friendly performance provides a warm welcome to guests who need a little less stimulating environment and the opportunity to move around during the show.
Dinosaur Encounters takes place at the North American Mammal Hall, Level 2.
Learn more about our Live Theater shows.

Discovery Center

Dig for dinosaurs, wonder at live insects, and organize your own diorama. Discover the natural world! The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Discovery Center at the The Natural History Museum has something for every investigator. Pretend to be a paleontologist in the Paleo Playzone;

marvel at the beauty and variety of bugs in Bugtopia; and create your own nature scene in the Moveable Museum. You can even get a backstage peek of our puppeteers suiting up for their popular Dinosaur Encounters show.

Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion:
Seasonally, you can wander through the changing ecosystem with over 30 species of fluttering butterflies all around you, or witness arachnids up close and personal.

Nature Gardens
Explore the Nature Gardens, our urban wildlife wonderland. Over 600 kinds of plants—including California natives and others from around the world—make a home for birds, butterflies, lizards, squirrels, and more!

Galleries of Natural History

As education professionals, we understand that an appreciation of science and the natural world reaches people through many different channels. We are committed to removing any barriers that we might find standing between the members of our community and their connection to science and nature.

Natural History Museum occupies a special place in Expo Park: It’s one of L.A.’s oldest cultural institutions, and today, it’s the anchor of an emerging cultural, educational, and entertainment hub in Exposition Park. We show off extraordinary specimens in exhibitions such as Age of Mammals, the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, and our beloved dioramas. But in addition to sharing the yesteryear of the planet, we also explore the transformation around us right now: Becoming Los Angeles, the outdoor Nature Gardens, and the Nature Lab look at the relationship between environment and people, past and present, in L.A. In all of these experiences at the museum, whether they’re inside or outside, we’re interested in the intersection of nature and culture—in L.A. and beyond.

NHM Activities and Programs
Enhance your visit with daily offerings including Gallery Exploration Tours, or discover a new special event.
MUSEUM HOURS:
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday: 9:30 am–5 pm

The Natural History Museum offers several way to enjoy the museum for FREE!
Museum Free Days, Admission, and Hours

There are a lot of ways to see the museum for free.

Free First Tuesdays
Get free museum admission the first Tuesday of every month (except July and August) and free museum admission every Tuesday in September. We recommend reserving tickets in advance to guarantee museum entry and to skip the line, because of high attendance on these days.

Free Museum Admission Daily For:
CA EBT cardholders with ID
CA teachers with ID
Active or retired military with ID
Children 2 and under
Additional tickets must be purchased to see special exhibitions, Butterfly and Spider Pavilion, 3D Theater, and other special ticketed experiences.

Free Hours for L.A. County Residents
L.A. County residents receive free museum admission Monday – Friday from 3-5 pm. Just come to the museums with a valid ID or utility bill the day of your visit.
For additional information, visit the website @

https://nhmlac.org/visit-our-museums

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Mango Language Learning
2026-04-24 | Available on App Store & Google Play
FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD Available at Your Local Library Online.
Mango Languages online offers a fun convenient way to learn a new language with multi-media tools in a self-paced learning program.

Over 70 world language courses
More than 70 ESL/ELL courses
Available for desktop, Android & iOS, anytime, anywhere

Your library card gives you free 24/7 unlimited access to learning a new language. Whether you are looking to learn English as a non-native speaker, learn a few phrases before a big trip, or connect with your heritage, your library card has you covered.

Don’t have a library card?
Get an e-card to get access instantly!

Built to help you start the conversation in 70+ languages and dialects, Mango’s award-winning language software learns how you learn and adapts accordingly to teach you speaking, listening, reading, and culture through real-life conversations and native-speaker dialogue. Discover a better way to learn a new language with Mango Language Learning.
On a mission to inspire curious people to forge deeper connections through meaningful interactions, Mango Languages is the only adaptive language-learning system powered by proven methodologies and language-specific content designed to establish retention and rapidly build conversation skills. To learn more about how Mango prepares you to start the conversation in over 70 languages, visit www.mangolanguages.com.

Mango Languages Include:
Egyptian Arabic
Iraqi Arabic

Levantine Arabic
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
Armenian
Azerbaijani
Bengali
Chaldean Aramaic
Cherokee
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dari
Dutch
Dzongkha
English
Farsi
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Haitian Creole
Hawaiian
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Icelandic
Igbo
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Kazakh
Korean
Latin
Malay
Malayalam
Norwegian
Pashto
Pirate
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Potawatomi
Punjabi (Pakistani)
Romanian
Russian
Scottish Gaelic
Serbian
Shanghainese
Slovak
Castilian Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Swahili
Swedish
Tagalog
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Tuvan
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Yiddish

70+ World Languages ▸
20+ ESL Courses ▸
500+ Language Learning Resources ▸

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/Mango

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Whale Bones at Otis Booth Pavilion
2026-04-30 09:30 - 17:00 | Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
ONGOING EXHIBIT – Natural History Museum
Unveiling the Wonders of the Otis Booth Pavilion! Prepare to be amazed as you approach the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The iconic Otis Booth Pavilion greets you with a breathtaking sight: a giant fin whale skeleton suspended in sunlight streaming through expansive glass walls. This awe-inspiring centerpiece sets the stage for an unforgettable exploration within.

A Whale of a Welcome
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County stuns from the start. The iconic Otis Booth Pavilion boasts a breathtaking centerpiece: a giant fin whale skeleton suspended in sunlight streaming through expansive glass walls. This awe-inspiring sight sets the stage for an unforgettable exploration.

Nature and Architecture Blend
The Otis Booth Pavilion transcends its role as an entrance. It’s a harmonious blend of nature and architecture. The sleek design seamlessly integrates with the surroundings, while retractable glass walls blur the lines between indoors and outdoors. As you step inside, lush greenery from the Nature Gardens extends into the pavilion, inviting you to connect with nature before even entering the museum.

A Glimpse into the Ocean Depths
The pavilion’s centerpiece, the 85-foot fin whale skeleton, is a magnificent spectacle. This gentle giant offers a glimpse into the ocean’s depths and the incredible diversity of life on Earth. The intricate details of the bones, from the massive skull to the delicate flippers, reveal the anatomy and adaptations of these remarkable creatures.

A Legacy of Inspiration
The Otis Booth Pavilion stands as a testament to The Otis Booth Foundation’s generosity and dedication to fostering scientific exploration and education. This remarkable structure serves not only as a stunning entrance but also embodies the museum’s commitment to inspiring curiosity and wonder in visitors of all ages.

Don’t Miss This Wonder
On your next visit, take a moment to appreciate the architectural marvel that welcomes you. The Otis Booth Pavilion, with its awe-inspiring whale bones, is more than just an entrance; it’s a symbol of wonder, discovery, and our deep connection to the natural world.

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States. Its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of history. This large collection comprises not only specimens for exhibition but also vast research collections housed on and offsite.
The museum is associated with two other museums in Greater Los Angeles: the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park and the William S. Hart Ranch and Museum in Newhall. The three museums work together to achieve their common mission: “to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.”

HOURS
Monday – Sunday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CLOSED

For additional information, visit the website @
nhm.org/experience-nhm

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Medici.tv - Classical Music with Vision
2026-05-02 | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE– Provided by the Los Angeles Public Library
Medici.tv is the world’s premier resource for classical music programming: stunning live events from the world’s most prestigious halls, plus thousands of concerts, operas, ballets, and more in our VOD catalogue!
It boasts a catalog of over 1,800 videos including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries, master classes, behind-the-scenes footage, and artist interviews. Each year, a selection of exclusive events are broadcast live from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and competitions at medici.tv. Replays are available on-demand after the event.

3,500 musical works filmed from the 1940’s through to the present day
2,700 films including concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, and master classes
Over 150 live events streamed every year from the world’s most prestigious venues

Medici.tv is free and easy to access with your library card and Pin
CONNECT HERE

Medic.tv is the Leading Video Resource in Classical Music, Opera, and Dance

The best live events
More than 100 live events are broadcast each year, in partnership with the world’s most prestigious venues, opera houses, festivals and competitions: Berliner Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, Bolshoi Theater, Opéra national de Paris, NCPA, Glyndebourne Festival, Lucerne Festival, Verbier Festival, Salzburg Festival, International Tchaikovsky Competition, International Chopin Piano Competition, Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Competition…

The largest on demand library of classical music
medici.tv’s library features over 1,800 programs (3,000 original works), including:

concerts and archived historical concerts;
operas;
ballets;
documentaries, artist portraits and educational programs;
master classes.

An international platform available on all devices
Our commitment to classical music has helped us gather a community of music lovers from 182 countries! medici.tv is available in English and French on all screens: PC, Mac, mobiles, tablets (iOs and Android) and television via AirPlay or Chromecast.

Classical music’s greatest artists are on medici.tv
Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim, Khatia Buniatishvili, Natalie Dessay, Joyce DiDonato, Plácido Domingo, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Valery Gergiev, Janine Jansen, Jonas Kaufmann, Evgeny Kissin, Lang Lang, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Riccardo Muti, Kent Nagano, Anna Netrebko, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Gianandrea Noseda, Sir Simon Rattle, Anoushka Shankar, Yuri Temirkanov, Rolando Villazón, Yuja Wang… but also Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, Maria Callas, Glenn Gould, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert von Karajan, Yehudi Menuhin…

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.medici.tv/en

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Storytime at Vroman's Hastings Ranch
2026-05-02 10:30 - 17:00 | Vroman’s Hastings Ranch, 3729 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, 91107, United States
EVERY SATURDAY – Pasadena
Storytime Saturdays at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch: Adventures Await! Calling all young bookworms and curious explorers! Every Saturday at 10:30 AM, Vroman’s Hastings Ranch invites you to embark on a captivating literary journey with its free and engaging story time program. Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, this vibrant bookstore transforms into a wonderland of storytelling, fostering a love of reading and igniting imagination.

Unfold a World of Stories:

Enthralling tales: Immerse yourselves in captivating stories, from classic favorites to exciting discoveries, chosen to spark curiosity and engagement in children of all ages.
Interactive adventures: Step into the world of the stories with lively songs, playful activities, and creative prompts that bring the characters and plots to life.
Nurturing environment: Experienced storytellers create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children feel comfortable participating, expressing themselves, and exploring their creativity.
Social connections: Bond with other families and share the joy of reading, building lasting memories, and fostering a sense of community.

Why Make Storytime a Saturday Tradition:

Early literacy skills: Introduce your child to the power of words and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
Social and emotional development: Interactive activities and group participation encourage communication, collaboration, and empathy.
Expanded horizons: Explore diverse themes, characters, and cultures, broadening children’s understanding of the world around them.
Quality family time: Create cherished memories by sharing the joy of storytelling and engaging in a meaningful activity together.
Support local: Vroman’s Hastings Ranch is a dedicated community bookstore committed to nurturing literacy and fostering a love of books.

Join the Storytime Fun at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch:
Gather your little ones and head to Vroman’s Hastings Ranch (3729 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena) every Saturday at 10:30 AM! This free program is perfect for children of all ages and offers a delightful way to start your weekend. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness the magic of storytelling unfold in this welcoming and enriching environment.
Start your child’s literary journey with story time at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch! Happy reading!

For additional information, visit the website @
vromansbookstore.com/event

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DISCOVER AND GO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS
2026-05-04 | LA County Library, CA, United States
EXPLORE SOCAL MUSEUMS FOR FREE – LA County Library
Enjoy FREE MUSEUM TICKETS for you and your family! Discover the art, history, and culture of Los Angeles County on family day as you explore exhibits in partnered museums of LA County Library! Visit the website to claim passes to any of these museums: Catalina Island Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
With your LA County Library card, you can reserve family passes to local museums and cultural institutions for free through Discover & Go.
How to Reserve a Pass:

Visit the Discover & Go portal and log in using your library card number and PIN.
Browse by museum or date.
Make a reservation by selecting a date and venue.
Shortly before your visit, print out your pass.
Note: You cannot cancel your passes once they have been printed.
Enjoy your visit!

Program Requirements:
Only adults ages 18 and over with a full-access library card in good standing can reserve Discover & Go passes – this means your account is not barred or blocked. Digital library cards may not be used to reserve passes. Contact your local library to check on your account status.
Notes About Pass Reservations:

You can make reservations up to 3 months in advance. New tickets are released on the first of each month.
All free tickets are first-come, first-served until all tickets are exhausted for the month.
You can have up to 2 active reservations at a time.
Please read all the details on each venue before making a reservation, as details vary for each museum.
For some museums, passes are restricted to 1-per-calendar-year per customer. Double-check the dates for these, and don’t print them until you’re sure you can attend!
Reservations can be canceled only if the pass has not been printed. Log into Discover & Go to cancel your reservation online.
The pass is only valid for the name and date on the pass. A valid photo ID is required for admission.

PARTICIPATING PARTNERS
CATALINA ISLAND MUSEUM

LA BREA TAR PITS & MUSEUM

NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Don’t Have A Library Card? Get One NOW!

Library cards are available for free to permanent and temporary residents of California. With an LA County Library card, you can:

check out books, magazines, and DVDs
place holds and accesses your account online
access library databases from home
download audiobooks, books, and music
use the Library’s public computers and internet
connect to Wi-Fi at all LA County Library locations

Library Cards for Children and Teens
There is no minimum age requirement to apply for a library card. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application. Parents/guardians can restrict their child from checking out DVDs. For a child to access the Internet, parents/guardians must be present and fill out an Internet Access Permission form. All fees related to lost or damaged items or lost library cards are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
How to Get a PIN
A PIN allows you to place holds and access your account online, use the Library’s public computers, and access Wi-Fi. You are given a PIN when you first apply for a library card. If you have a library card but do not have a PIN or have forgotten it, you can request a PIN online or by calling any LA County Library location.
How to Access Your Account

You can access your library account by logging into the online catalog and clicking “My Account.” From here, you can:

Renew items, check due dates, and view fees
Check the status of holds, cancel holds, change pickup location
Place a vacation hold by entering the dates you will be gone and we will delay your hold until you return
Update your address and phone number
Change your PIN Update your email

For additional information, visit the website @
lacountylibrary.org/discover/

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ABC Mouse
2026-05-04 | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE!- @ Los Angeles Public Library Online
ABC Mouse— a learning app and website for children from the ages 2–8+, gives access to 8,500 exercises including math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. ABC Mouse has an online educational program that makes learning fun, energizing, and interactive, as it shows kids through books, games, tunes, riddles, recordings, and the sky’s the limit from there. ABC Mouse is free of cost service for public libraries and schools.

ABCmouse.com for Libraries gives kids free access through the entirety of the 16,000 U.S. public libraries to the leading and most far-reaching internet learning asset for children ages 2 through 6+. Since the American Library Association reports that there are in excess of 300 million sessions yearly on internet-connected computers at U.S. public libraries, this activity will fundamentally expand families’ capacity to access and utilize this significant educational program curriculum. The Step-by-Step Learning Path Presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 850 exercises in ten levels. As your kid finishes each lesson, they are guided to the next one and are propelled to continue learning by ABC Mouse’s Tickets and Rewards System.

This is the most recent in a progression of Age of Learning’s Education Access Initiatives.
Winner of various honors from national education, parent, and media associations, ABCmouse.com offers an exceptionally captivating, master-planned educational program for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and beyond. With more than 3,500 individual learning exercises and 450 exercises, ABCmouse.com incorporates reading and language expressions, math, science, social studies, art, and music, to help children fabricate a solid establishment for academic achievement.

Effectively accessible to in excess of 140 library branches around the country in its pilot stage, including all Los Angeles Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library branches, ABCmouse.com for Libraries makes it brisk and simple for any open library to make a free record. When a library account is made, any individual who visits www.ABCmouse.com from the library can get to the ABCmouse.com online educational plan.
Libraries are now offering free ABC Mouse with your library card, enabling you to have easy access to the curriculum offered on the website.
AVAILABLE AT

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/abcmouse.com

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