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SUMMARY:Borrow A Chromebook & Hotspot @ LA County Libraries
DESCRIPTION:3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet.\n\n\nYou 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? \nYou 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. \nPlease 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. \nPlease 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. \nFunding for this project has been provided by the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Who can check out a Chromebook kit?\nAdults with a standard adult library card in good standing will be able to check out a Chromebook kit at a participating library.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. How do I check out a Chromebook kit?\nRequests 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. When can I pick up my Laptop & Hotspot?\nCall the owning library and arrange to pick up your kit during Sidewalk Service hours.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. How long can I keep the Laptop & Hotspot Loan? Can I renew?\nThe 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. How do I return the Chromebook Kit?\nChromebooks 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Are there late fees?\nLate fees will be assessed the same as all other library materials. The Chromebook will become disabled once the loan period has ended.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Will I be charged if the Chromebook is damaged while in my possession? How much?\nYes\, fees will depend on the type of damage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Will my documents stay on the Chromebook after I return it?\nAll 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. What programs will be included on the Chromebook?\n\n\nAdobe Acrobat Reader\nDocuSign\nGoogle Calendar\nGoogle Drive/Docs\nSkype\nWordPress\nInternet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Does the Chromebook include the internet?\nA wireless hotspot device is included when you check out the Chromebook. This will give you access to the internet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. I don’t have a printer. Can I print things through the library?\nYes\, you can use our Wi-Fi printing service on the borrowed Chromebook and send your documents wirelessly to any library that offers Sidewalk Service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. Will library staff provide an orientation on the technology when I check it out?\nA 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. I am not good with computers. Will Library staff help me use the Chromebook or answer technical questions?\nLibrary 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReceive immediate\, unlimited\, and free access to LA County Library’s online resources\,\nincluding 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlacountylibrary.org/laptop\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/borrow-a-chromebook-hotspot-5-2/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Library Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:-DTLA,Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:Nature Exploration Bag @ LA County Library
DESCRIPTION:BORROW AN EXPLORATION BAG – LA Country Library\n \nUnleash 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! \nNow 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.\n \nDeveloped 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! \nNature Exploration Bags can be checked out for 3 weeks with your library card. Visit or call one of the libraries above to borrow. \n\n\nHOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD\n\n\nTo 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. \nLibrary Cards & Your Account\n\n\n\nLibrary cards are available for free to permanent and temporary residents of California. With an LA County Library card\, you can: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncheck out books\, magazines\, and DVDs\nplace holds and access your account online\naccess library databases from home\ndownload audiobooks\, books\, and music\nuse the Library’s public computers and internet\nconnect to Wi-Fi at all LA County Library locations\n\nHow to Access Your Account\nYou can access your library account by logging into the online catalog and clicking “My Account.” From here\, you can: \n\nRenew items\, check due dates and view fees\nCheck the status of holds\, cancel holds\, change pickup location\nPlace a vacation hold by entering the dates you will be gone and we will delay your hold until you return\nUpdate your address and phone number\nChange your PIN\nUpdate your email\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLibrary Cards for Children and Teens\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nlacountylibrary.org/nature-exploration\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/la-library-explorer-bag/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:LA County Libraries\, Various Locations\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens
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SUMMARY:Teen Gaming at the Inglewood Public Library
DESCRIPTION:EVERY WEDNESDAY- Inglewood Public Library\nThe 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. \nHey Teens\, Get Your Game On!\n\n\nStop by the Main Library to play Nintendo Switch\, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS!\n\n\n\n6 Cognitive Benefits of VR For Kids\n\nResearch 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.\nVR 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.\nPlaying 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.\nAccording 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.\nVR gaming increases mental flexibility and improves a child’s ability to quickly switch seamlessly between tasks with conflicting demands.\nVR 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.\n\n  \n \n\nCome 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? \n \nDid you finish your homework? Let’s Play! Get your GAME ON! \nCheck out our Video Game collection! \nOver 160 different games available from Playstation 4\, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! Pick-up via Curbside Service.\n\nTEEN SERVICES\nThe 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. \nFor Teen info call\, (310) 412-5384. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Library\n101 W. Manchester Blvd\, Inglewood\, CA 90301\n310-412-5380\nHours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 8:00 pm\nFri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCrenshaw-Imperial Branch Library\n11141 Crenshaw Blvd.\nInglewood\, CA  90303\n310-412-5403\nHours: Mon – Thu 11:00 am – 6:00 pm\nSat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a library card?\nApply for an IPL card in-person at the library during open hours\, or apply for a virtual card online.\n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/teen-game-time/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Inglewood Public Library\, 101 W. Manchester Blvd.\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90301\, United States
CATEGORIES:-Inglewood,Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Little Tokyo\nJapanese 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. \nAlso on the third Thursday of every month\, the Japanese American Museum is FREE ALL DAY!\n \nAmericans of Japanese Ancestry\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nFree 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with the exhibition Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima\, Nagasaki\, and the Atomic Bomb\n\n\n\n\nFREE Common Ground Audio Guides\nJANM 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. \nJANM’s audio guides are made possible by a generous grant from the Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. \n\n\n\nHours\nMuseum hours\nTuesday\, Wednesday\, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; last entry is at 4 p.m. \nThursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m. \n  \nThursdays are FREE admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nlast entry 7:30 p.m. \nEvery third Thursday of the month is FREE admission all day \nlast entry 7:30 p.m \n\n\n\n  \nAdvance tickets are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \njanm.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/janm/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Japanese American National Museum\, 100 N Central Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:ArtistWorks- Free Word Class Music Training Online
DESCRIPTION:FREE ONLINE MUSIC CLASSES- free with your library card\nArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. \nArtistWorks is dedicated to providing anyone\, anywhere in the world with affordable\, interactive access to some of the greatest music teachers in the world. \nAnd thanks to your local library\,  \nWorld-Class Music Instruction is Now FREE! \nOur 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. \n  \n \n  \nAccess 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: \n\nGuitar\nPiano\nPercussion\nHarmonica\nSinging\nBanjo\nUkulele\nFlute\nand more\n\n \n \n \n  \n\nDiscover ArtistWorks in the Libby app\, under Extras! \n \n\nLIBBY APP- Provided FREE by LA libraries\n\nEBOOKS & AUDIO BOOKS\, MAGAZINES & MOVIES FREE\nLibby 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! \n\n\n\nBrowse\, search\, and discover.\nThere 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. \nFind 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. \n  \nGetting Started\n\n \nDon’t have a library card?\nGet an e-card to get access instantly. \nStep 1 – Download the Libby app from your device’s app store.  Or\, use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com \n     \n  \nStep 2 – Open Libby and find the Los Angeles Public Library. \n  \nStep 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). \nStep 4 – Enjoy! Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf. \n\n\n\n\n\nIs Libby free?\nYes\, 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. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get a library card?\nSome libraries let you get a library card directly inside Libby\, using your phone number.\nLibraries 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. \n\n\n\n\nDoes Libby work with my library?\nLibby 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 \n\n\n\n\nWhat books can I find in Libby?\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nhttps://www.lapl.org/artist-works\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/artistworks/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Public Libraries Online\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Education,Free With You Library Card,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family
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SUMMARY:Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – Downtown Los Angeles\nVISIT 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. \nOpen Wednesday – Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm\nADMISSION IS FREE!\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning & Engagement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic 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. \nOur 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. \nYou can also watch and listen to past lectures\, discussions\, and performances in the archive of public programs below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Upcoming Public Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Projects\nSpecial Projects at ICA LA is a series of initiatives that foster collaborative relationships with artists\, community members and groups\, and local small businesses. \nView Special Projects\n  \nDigital Projects\nDigital 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. \nView Digital Projects \n\n \n1717 E 7th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90021 \n \nFounded 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. \nICA 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. \n \nHours\nMonday – Tuesday: Closed\nWednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.theicala.org/en\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/institute-of-contemporary-art-los-angeles-2-4/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles\, 1717 E 7th St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:-DTLA,Arts & Crafts,Education,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Museums
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY – San Pedro\nDiscover 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. \nOPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 12:00 pm TO 5:00 pm\nFREE TO CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER\n\n\n\nBerth 84\, Foot of 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA 90731 \nThe 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). \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n\nEXHIBITS\nANGELS GATE TUGBOAT\n \nThe 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. \nTĀMINARU\n \nIn 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. \nTāminaru 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. \nPOSEIDON MODEL\n \nThere 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”. \nFifteen 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. \nNAVY HALL\n \nThe 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. \nANGELS GATE LIGHT\n \nThe 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. \nKIDS EXHIBIT\n \nKids 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!\nDue to Covid-19-related precautions\, the toys and costumes have been temporarily removed. \nCAUGHT\, CANNED\, AND EATEN\n \nThe 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. \nToday\, the fishing fleet is greatly diminished and the canneries have closed\, but the legacy of the fishing and canning industries endures. \nCOMMERCIAL DIVING\n \n  \nThis 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. \nSCHOOL TOURS\nThe museum is pleased to offer educational tours throughout the year at no charge. \nThe 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. \nTours are free for grades K-12\, Wednesday –Friday mornings\, and reservations are REQUIRED. The museum is unable to accommodate group tours without a reservation. \nCall the tour hotline at 310-548-2900 and schedule your tour today\, or email info@lamaritimemuseum.org. \nRESEARCH\nThe Los Angeles Maritime Museum Research Library is home to thousands of books\, historic photographs and archival documents waiting for you to discover! \nResearch questions can be directed to info@lamaritimemuseum.org and 310-548-7618 ext. 215. \nPortions of our collection have online finding aids and digital records: \nOnline Archive of California (OAC) \nOnline Digital Collections \n\nSuggested Donation:\nAdults $5\nSeniors (62+) $3\nChildren 12 & under FREE\nHours\nMonday-Tuesday: Closed\nWednesday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nwww.lamaritimemuseum.org\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/los-angeles-maritime-museum-2-4/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Maritime Museum\, Berth 84\, Foot of 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:-San Pedro,Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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