DISCOVER AND GO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS
2024-12-02 | 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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Online Music Lessons
2024-12-02 | 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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ABC Mouse
2024-12-02 | 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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Nature Exploration Bag @ LA County Library
2024-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-09 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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LEGO BUILDERS AT THE INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
2024-12-02 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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Vandenberg AFB Launch
2024-12-02 17:00 - 17:30 | Vandenberg Air Force Base, 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg AFB, CA, 93437, United States
TODAY- Visible in All SoCal Skies
Don’t miss any of the exciting Rocket Launches Now Scheduled from the Vandenberg AFB in Southern California.
Parents, time to round up the whole family and take everyone out of to see real rocket fly through the sky. Anywhere that has a good west facing view of the Southern California sky, is great. Beaches are especially good locations, because of the lack of light over the ocean. Take a look at the video below, of a recent SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch from Vandenberg AFB.

Where’s the best place to view a launch? ANYWHERE that has a good west facing view of the SoCalifornia sky.

Future Vandenberg AFB Rocket Launches will include the following rockets

Falcon 9
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has many pads, on the East Coast of the US they own SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral and LC-39A at the Kennedy Space Center for their lower inclination launches. They also own SLC-4E at Vandenberg, California for their high inclination launches. Another site is also being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.

Atlas V 401
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.

Delta IV Heavy
The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family, and is the world’s second highest-capacity rocket in operation. It is also manufactured by United Launch Alliance and was first launched in 2004.

For additional information, visit the Vandenberg AFB website
spacelaunchschedule.com

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Free Online Tutoring
2024-12-03 | CA, United States
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING Help with Homework, Resume Writing and More

Tutor.com offers students of all ages live, one-to-one help from certified tutors online. Any patron with a valid library card can access these online services from the library or right from home. The K-12 Student Center, College Center and Adult Career Center from Tutor.com includes live, one-to-one tutoring, a real-time writing center and 24/7 access to worksheets, videos and tutorials in just about any subject. A live, online tutoring and resume writing service is also available. The service is completely free for our community.

Access Tutor.com now!
Help for K-12 Students, College Students and Adults Students of all ages and job seekers can find the help they need by simply visit your library’s website and looking for the Tutor.com graphic. Tutor.com has a network of over 2,000 certified tutors as well as career specialists who are ready to help with just about any question you may have. Here’s the type of help you can get in each center.

K-12 Student Center: Students can get help with homework, test preparation, skills and concepts they are learning in class and standardized test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math, science, social studies and English.
College Center: Besides subject-specific help, students can prepare for the GED and get resume help or prepare for graduate school entrance exams.
Adult Career Center: Adults going back to school can get subject-specific help, prepare for the GED, get resume help or prepare for the citizenship exam.

Each center also includes real-time writing assistance from English tutors or career specialists for adults working on resumes. Students and job seekers get immediate feedback, writing tips and strategies as well as proofreading. Need help at midnight? No problem. Each center includes 24/7 access to thousands of resources including study guides, worksheets, videos and more in math, science, social studies, English, resume writing, GED prep, Citizenship exam prep and more.

Tutor.com Subjects Include

Math
Get help understanding math from Algebraic expressions to geometric formulas to derivatives.
Algebra I
Algebra II
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics
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Middle Grades Math

Science
Science homework help is here. We’ll help you understand everything in bio, chem and physics.
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Earth Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Elementary Science
Middle Grades Science

English
Brush up on writing, vocabulary, literature and more with an English tutor. Proofread your papers, too.
Essay Writing
Literature
Proofreading

Social Studies
Don’t let history repeat itself. Know your stuff before the next test with a social studies tutor.
U.S. History
World History
Elementary Social Studies
(4th-6th Grades)
Middle Grades Social Studies
(7th – 8th Grades)
High School Social Studies
(9th-12th Grades)

AP® Support
Excel in advanced classes and score better on AP subject tests with expert help from a tutor.
AP® Calculus AB
AP® Calculus BC
AP® Statistics
AP® Biology
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AP® Physics B
AP® English Language
AP® English Literature
AP® U.S. History
AP® World History
AP® European History
AP® Government and Politics

SAT/Test Prep
We can help you study for the SAT, PSAT, ACT and SAT subject tests.
English Literature
U.S. History
World History
Mathematics Level 1
Mathematics Level 2
Biology E
Chemistry
Physics

Tutor.com Foreign Languages
Perfect your foreign language skills online to shine during class conversation hour.
Spanish
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Business
Get the formula for success from our business tutors.
AccountingFinanceEconomicsMicrosoft Excel ®

Tutor.com Free Online Tutoring
is generously supported by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and its donors.

For additional information, visit the website @
www.tutor.com

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Learn How To Be A Ventriloquist
2024-12-03 | CA, United States
FREE ONLINE with Jeff Dunham
You can learn how to be a ventriloquist, with Jeff Dunham. A few years ago Jeff Dunham released an instructional DVD of ventriloquism lessons called “How To Talk To Yourself.” It was included with the Little Jeff ventriloquist’s dummy, but that was the only way to get it! The lessons feature Walter, Peanut, Achmed, Little Jeff and Jeff showing you the ventriloquial basics in 10 easy parts! But who uses a DVD player anymore!? So because of popular demand, Jeff decided to upload all the chapters of this DVD for FREE! so you too can follow along and learn the art of ventriloquism right here on YouTube! Watch them all!
To start at the beginning, click the video below.

Lesson include:
Lesson 1- The Easy Alphabet
Lesson 2- The Letter B
Lesson 3- The Letter F
Lesson 4- The Letter M
Lesson 5- The Letter P
Lesson 6- The Letter V
Lesson 7- The Letters W & Y
Lesson 8- The Other Voice & Timing
Lesson 9- Figure Manipulation
Lesson 10- The FINAL Lesson

Jeff Dunham
A Texas native, after graduating from Baylor University, Dunham moved to Los Angeles and soon became a sensation on the national comedy club circuit. He later conquered the comedy world by becoming a multi-platinum selling DVD artist and achieving record-breaking ratings on both cable and network TV. His 2015 stand-up special, “Unhinged in Hollywood,” debuted on NBC Primetime and ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4 in every key measure. The special was re-broadcast on Comedy Central and was the top rated special of the year for the entire network. Dunham’s previous stand-up specials, “Arguing with Myself,” “Spark of Insanity,” “A Very Special Christmas,” “Controlled Chaos,” “Minding the Monsters,” and “All Over the Map,” have garnered record-breaking numbers by either claiming “most watched” or “highest rated” on Comedy Central.
Dunham has made many cameo appearances across television and film, from the Emmy Award-winning comedy series “30 Rock,” “Angie Tribeca,” and “Dinner for Schmucks,” starring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd.
His autobiography, “All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed and Me,” was on the New York Times’ Best Seller list three weeks in a row. Dunham has also been awarded “Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” for three years based on box office sales. Dunham is currently on the road through the end of the year and well beyond, with his cast of characters.
Adding to an amazing list of recent accomplishments, Dunham’s contribution to the world of show business and comedy was recognized in 2017 when he received a star on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame,” commemorating over two decades of superstardom. Now it’s your turn to learn How to Be A Ventriloquist
For additional information, visit the website @
youtube.com/Jeff-Dunham

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Meet Libby
2024-12-03 | ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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

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/libby

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM LOS ANGELES
2024-12-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-04 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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Homeschooling Made Easy
2024-12-04 | LA Public Library Online, CA, United States
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE Free With Your Library Card
Welcome to Britannica School, a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.

SIGN ON HERE WITH YOUR LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD

Age-appropriate for K-12

Britannica School offers age-appropriate resources at 4 levels, the Learning Zone for early learners and elementary, middle and high school levels.

Elementary
Select Elementary learning and begin your adventure looking for people, places, and things. Watch and learn with videos and animations. Have fun with games and activities.

Middle & School Versions Grow as they do
Many online products offer multiple levels for different ages, but often struggling readers are reluctant to move to a lower level because the interface and experience are designed for younger students. With Britannica School, content is available at all three reading levels and students can move quickly from one level to another without changing the look and feel of the site. Content and Interface work together to give the user an experience tailored to their needs. For example, if elementary students move to a level with more advanced content, their interface becomes more advanced as well; but middle and high school students stay in their more advanced interfaces, even if they choose level 1.

For Educators and Home School Teachers

Our biggest users tell us that students, teachers and librarians all want to go beyond looking up content. You want to filter, tag favorites, adjust reading levels, share content, and serendipitously discover new and related ideas.
With Britannica School, educators can map text and multimedia to classroom activities on the fly and even toggle within an article to see the State and Common Core standards associated with it. Teachers can create, save and share lesson plans using the new lesson plan builder. They can map Britannica content, define steps and activities, select materials and share their ideas with other teachers. They can also access and review plans created by other teachers.

Britannica School’s ESL/ELL Support

English language learners may choose to have articles read aloud with each word highlighted as it is read to increase comprehension.
Other tools are built in for support as well including the Quick Click dictionary that provides definitions and audio pronunciations right when the reader needs them without leaving the article.
Britannica School also offers multiple translation tools with an emphasis on Spanish-English translation but with more than 50 world languages available.

Use Anywhere
Britannica School is accessible at school, home or anywhere you have an internet connection. Britannica School is designed to fit to any device—you can access content on a computer, tablet, or even a phone, and Britannica School’s design will fit your screen.

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Teen Gaming at the Inglewood Public Library
2024-12-04, 2024-12-11 | 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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STEAMy Wonderful Wednesdays
2024-12-04 11:00 - 11:30 | LIVE on Facebook
EVERY WEDNESDAY- Facebook or Instagram

Steam Projects for Kids are presented EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 11am
via Facebook or Instagram

by the Los Angeles Public Library’s North Hollywood Regional Branch.

Steam Projects for Kids? What is STEAM? Is that the same as STEM?
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The difference between STEM & STEAM is that arts are included in STEAM, ranging from visual arts, language arts and physical arts to music and more. STEAM focuses on sparking imagination and creativity through the arts in ways that naturally align with STEM learning.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/whats-on/events/steamy-wonderful-wednesdays

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Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
2024-12-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-13 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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NASA Stem @ Home
2024-12-05 | Online event
THE UNIVERSE ONLINE @ nasa.gov
NASA Stem at Home brings the universe home to your kids grades K – College. NASA’s journeys have propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in science, technology, engineering, and math.

In NASA STEM Engagement, we deliver tools for young Americans and educators to learn and succeed. We seek to:

Create unique opportunities for students and the public to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.
Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people, content, and facilities.
Strengthen public understanding by enabling powerful connections to NASA’s mission and work.

NASA STEM at home will provide your children.

Play and Learn

Videos

Interactive Multimedia

Posters

Read About It

Mobile Apps

Image Galleries

Hands-on Activities

As your child grows, NASA at Home grows with him.
Games they can play.
Projects they can build.
Things they can make
And strength training like an astronaut.

As your child prepares for their future, NASA is by their side with programs like

Latest Opportunities for High School Students
NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals
Short Film Contest
and more

To achieve these goals, NASA STEM Engagement strives to increase K-12 involvement in NASA projects, enhance higher education, support underrepresented communities, strengthen online education, and boost NASA’s contribution to informal education. The intended outcome is a generation prepared to code, calculate, design, and discover its way to a new era of American innovation.

For additional information, visit the website @
nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome

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Story Time Online
2024-12-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
EVERY TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY- @10am Youtube & Facebook Live Stream

Online Storytime for Kids is brought to you each week by the Los Angeles Public Library. Listen, move, play, and sing along with librarians from all over Los Angeles! Keep an eye out for some special guest appearances too.

Online Storytime Streams live on LAPL Facebook and YouTube @10am

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Storytime is the Heart and Soul of the Children’s Library
Making reading a fun activity through story time helps to encourage “print motivation”- i.e. the association of story-telling with excitement to develop the idea of reading as a pleasure and not a chore. LAPL Story Time Online as an event can foster a sense that the library is a special place, helping instill in your child(ren) a lifelong love for your local public library. Toddler Story time is not just a fun library activity, but the beginning of what can be a beautiful relationship for your child and your local public library.

LAPL Online Storytime, occurs in many LAPL branches everyday.
So check out online, the schedule of ALL the LAPL Story Time Online around this week at the link below.

Additional Classes available daily online including
Mondays
Science at Home @9:30am Join Ms. Denice for a cool, easy science project you can do at home! Join our session on Facebook.
Kids Dance Party 10:30am Let’s get our bodies moving! Join us for a Zoom dance party led by Miss Danielle. Ages 2-10.

Tuesdays
Virtual Arts & Crafts for Kids 11am Join us via Facebook or Instagram every Tuesday for fun arts and crafts for kids to do at home!
Bark: Read to the Dogs @2pm Join our BARK volunteer dog Summer via Zoom. You can practice reading or just hang out.

Wednesdays
STEAMy Wonderful Wednesdays @1pm Join the North Hollywood Regional Branch via Facebook or Instagram for a new STEAM project each week!
La hora de cuentos en pijama @6pm Acompáñanos en Instagram Live de @laplenespanol para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en español con las pijamas puestas.

Thursdays
Author Scoop @3pm We’ll be serving up an afternoon treat on the Studio City Branch Instagram Live account! Join us Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. PDT for bite-sized interviews with authors.

Fridays
Yoga Storytime @10:30am Join us for yoga poses, a story and a mindfulness exercise in this family-friendly storytime. For ages 3-7 but all are welcome. Email ddyer@lapl.org for link to Zoom session.
Aida’s Artful Adventures @4pm Join Aida for arts-related activities, such as crafts, dances and jokes, via Durant Branch Library’s Instagram and Facebook.

Saturdays
Zumba for Kids 10:30am Kids can Zumba with Lula and Bianca via Zoom, the video conferencing app that will allow you to feel like you’re dancing right along with her.

and many many more.

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/storytimes-our-home-yours

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KIDS CLUB AT THE GROVE
2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | THE GROVE, 189 The Grove Dr , CA, 90036, United States
EVERY THURSDAY– THE GROVE
Join us for Kids Club at The Grove every Thursday from 10 am to 12 am. Kids Club offers fun-filled programs that will ignite your little one’s imagination, wonder and strength through play. Get ready to enter a magical world of interactive games, music, and entertainment for all! Kids, parents, and caregivers are invited to experience a weekly dose of fun, featuring live music, storytelling, puppet shows and so much more!
Participating restaurants are offering complimentary meals and treats for the little ones when you make a qualifying purchase.

Hours
Thursday: 10:00am- 11:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm

Join us at Los Angeles’ favorite shopping, dining and lifestyle destination. Explore a mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment in an open-air environment pulsing with style and energy. Visit with friends and family to shop, dine and make memories under the California sun.

The Grove is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Rain or shine, we offer guests from around the world a shopping, dining and entertainment experience like none other.

Take A Ride O The Trolley

Take a ride on our double-decker trolley! Built on an historic undercarriage from a 1950s Boston street car, The Grove trolley travels along First Street between The Grove and The Original Farmers Market, taking you on an exciting tour of the property. Powered electrically, The Grove trolley is the first use of inductive power technology in the U.S. for a transit system.

Take a break from shopping and dining to relax under the sunshine in The Park, enjoy our beautiful dancing fountain, or go for a trolley ride across property.
Trolley Hours
Sunday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
The Trolley recharges daily in its depot from 3PM – 4:30PM.
ADMISSION IS FREE!

THE GROVE HOURS
MONDAY – THURSDAY: 10AM – 9PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 10AM – 10PM
SUNDAY: 11AM – 8PM
FOR SPECIFIC HOURS OF OPERATION AT YOUR FAVORITE SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATIONS CONTACT CARUSO CONCIERGE AT 323.900.8080.

For additional information, visit the website @
thegrovela.com/events/

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MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY MUSEUM
2024-12-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Martial Arts History Museum, 2319 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91506, United States
FREE! EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH – Burbank
Looking for a Fun Place for Kids to learn and enjoy? The Martial Arts History Museum is designed as an Asian educational, cultural, and artistic experience, it is a place in which visitors and young people can learn about each of the different Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, etc.) and how martial arts played a significant role in their culture, history, and traditions.
It also provides a historical look at American history with sections on the History of Anime, Martial Arts in America, and Media arts including Hollywood films, tv, and magazines. The Martial Arts History Museum is something the whole family can enjoy and it is a great place for home school kids and public school kids to get an education about Asian history and write book reports about it. It is affordable and convenient.

Learn About Culture and History
The Martial Arts History Museum is an exciting place for the entire family to enjoy. Even if you’ve never done martial arts in your life, you will have a great time exploring how Asian history became part of American history through film, tv, animation and more. Artifacts include several Japanese Samurai, a unique look as the artistry of the Ninja or trans the roots of anime through our animation timeline.
If you enjoy movies and television, you will love our films/tv timeline tracing roots to Anna May Wong and Akira Kurasawa’s epic film, the Seven Samurai. It takes close to an hour to visit the museum and scheduled tours are available.

Group Rates & Tours:
The Museum holds a number of tours for the Unified School districts, home schools, mentally and physically challenged groups, church groups, senior groups and martial arts studios. Although the Museum is closed to the public Monday through Wednesday, we are open for scheduled tours. We also provide tours during our regular hours, but the off-hours will allow us to open the Museum for only your group.
Tours:
Tours last exactly 1 hour. Visitors will have amble time to explore the Museum and then be lead by a docent for a 30-minute historical walk-through. A scavenger hunt will be provided for all the kids to enjoy and each receives a free Museum sticker. The Museum is able to handle a variety of groups. Largest groups for visit are 100 kids. Smallest group are 20 kids.
Group Tour Price:
The Museum has a very special, extremely affordable rate for groups of 20 kids or more. Please contact us for pricing (818) 478-1722 or email info@mamuseum.com.
Call to Schedule:
Group tours must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance. We need time to bring on docents to handle the tours.
Approved:
The Museum has been approved by the Burbank Unified School District for field trips.
We are in the process of securing the other districts now.

2319 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506

World’s First Museum dedicated to the Arts Begins

The Martial Arts History Museum officially began as a registered museum on Sept. 15, 1999. It was founded by former magazine publisher, martial arts historian and martial arts veteran Michael Matsuda. The concept of the museum actually began in 1987 but didn’t officially begin until 1999.
After a number of dinner ceremonies and special events, the Martial Arts History Museum gathered the biggest martial arts icons in the world to cut the ribbon in launching the first of many traveling exhibits. For the next four years, the museum was on the road going all across the country. From libraries to conventions to expos to the Queen Mary, the museum was housed in a 1,000 square foot exhibit with wonderful reviews the museum exhibit was in high demand.

After numerous meetings with the L.A. City Council, Mayor Villariagosa’s staff, the California Senate, the San Fernando City Council, and more, it was through the urging of Congressman Howard McKeon and the Mayor of Santa Clarita, that the Martial Arts History Museum open their doors in a brick and mortar facility in the city of Santa Clarita. The museum opened in 2006 in an 8,000 square foot facility which featured a wide range of displays as well as a 200-plus seat theater. The city of Santa Clarita had provided us with future plans to construct are area for three museums, which would include the Martial Arts History. Unfortunately, a year later, a new leadership was in control and their future plans for a museum center were canceled.
In 2010, the museum decided to relocate to a city that would be more open to art and culture; which was the city of Burbank, CA. Burbank is a very populated area surrounded by Hollywood’s biggest productions studios. In 2011, the museum re-opened to the public holding a significant number of events every month. Being located in Burbank, many of the local schools were now able to visit the facility. From Unified School Districts from Burbank, Los Angeles, Glendale and Pasadena, thousands of young people enjoy the museum tours.

FREE DAYS: First Thursday of the month, 3pm to 6pm
Hours
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday – Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Admission
$10 – Adults
$5 – Kids 6 – 17
$8 – Adults 65+
$8 – “Active” Military
Special Events
$20 Adults
Free – Kids 6 – 17
Discount:
$8 – Senior Citizens 65 and Over
$8 – Active Military
Police – Free
Firemen – Free
Members
FREE to all events held at the Museum

For additional information, visit the website @
https://martialartsmuseum.com/

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Mango Language Learning
2024-12-06 | 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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Los Angeles Maritime Museum
2024-12-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-13 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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SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR
2024-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 | California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90037, United States
FREE EVERYDAY @ The California Science Center

Space Shuttle Endeavour
Come today to see up close and personal NASA”s OV-15 Space Shuttle Endeavour. The Endeavour successfully completed 25 missions into space, including the first service mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as the first mission to add a U.S. component to the International Space Station.On display in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion

Admission to the Space Shuttle Endeavour is included with your special exhibit or IMAX ticket. Take your ticket to the Endeavour queue on the 2nd floor for admission. Shop our Endeavour web-store featuring the many new and exclusive space shuttle Endeavour products offered at the Science Center.

While we are building Endeavour’s permanent home, a new addition to the Science Center called the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, Endeavour can be viewed in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Guests who come to see Endeavour will begin their experience in Endeavour Together: Parts & People, a companion exhibit featuring artifacts from Endeavour and the external tank.
Following their visit to Endeavour Together, guests will be directed to the Samuel Oschin Pavilion to see Endeavour.

Samuel Oschin Pavilion
In the Samuel Oschin Pavilion, guests will be able to see Endeavour up close and discover some of the science behind this amazing vehicle.The pavilion will feature images and video to introduce guests to Endeavour’s past missions and the crews who flew them.

Endeavour Together: Parts & People
Endeavour Together: Parts & People celebrates Endeavour, the space shuttle program, and the people who helped make the program possible. The exhibit also highlights the shuttle program’s strong connection to California, where all the orbiters were built. Endeavour Together includes images of Endeavour under construction locally in Palmdale and Downey, as well as artifacts that flew into space aboard Endeavour. Dramatic video programs convey the emotion and power of Endeavour.

Rocketdyne Operations Support Center
The Rocketdyne Operations Support Center (ROSC) monitored every space shuttle launch, from the first to the last, from right here in Southern California.

Space Potty
The space potty, or Waste Collection System, provided a high-tech solution to one of space travel’s most pressing concerns.

Galley
Our galley served as a kitchen in space for astronauts aboard Endeavour.

Tires
Guests can touch these tires from Endeavour flight STS-134, which show the wear from landing on the runway.

Nose Cone
The nose cone protected sensors at the top of the space shuttle’s external tank.

Orthogrid
The orthogrid was carved from a single metal plate to be part of the wall of a super-lightweight space shuttle external tank (ET).

Mission 26: ET Comes Home
Experience ET-94’s move to the California Science Center through engaging photographs captured by Gil Garcetti. The exhibition highlights moments of ET-94’s trip through the Panama Canal, its arrival in Marina del Rey, and its journey through the streets of Los Angeles and Inglewood on the way to its new home.

Visit their reservation information page for details on how to get timed reservations to see Endeavour on display in the Pavilion.
*Endeavour Timed Reservations for individuals are required on weekends, holidays, and peak dates. For groups of 15 or more please call (213) 744-2019.

For additional information, visit the website @
californiasciencecenter.org

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Borrow A Chromebook & Hotspot @ LA County Libraries
2024-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Los Angeles County Library Online, CA, United States
3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries

Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet.

You can now checkout a Google Chromebook and Wireless Hotspot for 3 weeks, from any Los Angeles County Library Sidewalk Service FREE! Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit from borrowing them—to apply for jobs, access homeschooling resources, or simply stay connected to information?
You can now check out a kit with a Chromebook and wireless hotspot to access the internet (plus chargers) inside a handy carrying case, from any Sidewalk Service location.
Please call any Sidewalk Service location to place a hold on a Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kit. Borrow for 3 weeks, with the option to renew, if available.
Please note: Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kits require a full access card to check out. Call your nearest Sidewalk Service location for details about signing up or upgrading your digital card.
Funding for this project has been provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can check out a Chromebook kit?
Adults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a Chromebook kit at a participating library.

2. How do I check out a Chromebook kit?
Requests for Chromebook kits can be made using our online catalog or over the phone, like any of our other materials. At this time requests are site-specific and can only be placed at libraries offering the service (listed above). Call a library offering the service to arrange a same-day checkout, if kits are available.

3. When can I pick up my Laptop & Hotspot?
Call the owning library and arrange to pick up your kit during Sidewalk Service hours.

4. How long can I keep the Laptop & Hotspot Loan? Can I renew?
The kits can be borrowed for 3 weeks. If no other customers are on the waiting list, the checkout can be renewed up to 3 times. The renewal needs to be made before your checkout period ends.

5. How do I return the Chromebook Kit?
Chromebooks must be returned in person to the owning library during Sidewalk Service hours. They cannot be returned in the bookdrop. They cannot be returned to any library other than the one where the kit was checked out. Please call the owning library to arrange a drop-off time and call again once at the library to alert staff. Staff will bring out a box labeled Laptop Return to the Sidewalk Service table. You’ll be instructed to remove all items – the Chromebook, the wireless hotspot, and both charging cables – from the carrying case. Put the case into the box first, on the bottom, and then put all other items in on top. Staff will check the box to make sure all items are inside and that they look fine. All items will be quarantined for 4 days and confirmed to be working properly before being checked in. Staff will contact you if there are any questions or concerns. Please remember that the loan will still show on your account until the quarantine and check-in process is complete.

6. Are there late fees?
Late fees will be assessed the same as all other library materials. The Chromebook will become disabled once the loan period has ended.

7. Will I be charged if the Chromebook is damaged while in my possession? How much?
Yes, fees will depend on the type of damage.

8. Will my documents stay on the Chromebook after I return it?
All documents are deleted once the Chromebook is shut down. This will happen even during your 3-week checkout period, so we advise you to back up your documents on a flash drive or in Google Docs if you are working on something you want to keep.

9. What programs will be included on the Chromebook?

Adobe Acrobat Reader
DocuSign
Google Calendar
Google Drive/Docs
Skype
WordPress
Internet

10. Does the Chromebook include the internet?
A wireless hotspot device is included when you check out the Chromebook. This will give you access to the internet.

11. I don’t have a printer. Can I print things through the library?
Yes, you can use our Wi-Fi printing service on the borrowed Chromebook and send your documents wirelessly to any library that offers Sidewalk Service.

12. Will library staff provide an orientation on the technology when I check it out?
A basic instruction sheet will be provided explaining how to turn on and connect the equipment. If you have further questions, please call your local library.

13. I am not good with computers. Will Library staff help me use the Chromebook or answer technical questions?
Library staff is able to provide basic help with your computer—like how to turn it on, connect the wireless hotspot, or how to locate programs. For help, please call your local library.

Receive immediate, unlimited, and free access to LA County Library’s online resources,
including eBooks and audiobooks, movie and TV streaming, and music downloads. Your Digital Library Card also gives you the ability to place holds and check out 3 physical items from the library at a time. Digital Cards cannot check out a Laptop & Hotspot Loan kit. You may call any Sidewalk Service location and schedule an appointment to get a full access card, or upgrade an existing Digital Library Card. The Digital Library Card is available to residents of Los Angeles County, ages 18 and over. If you already have a regular full-access library card, you do not need to sign up for a Digital Library Card. Complete the application below and you will receive your card number and PIN via email.

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

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Free Admission to LACMA
2024-12-10 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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ArtistWorks- Free Word Class Music Training Online
2024-12-13 | 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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Storytime at Vroman's Hastings Ranch
2024-12-14 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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