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LA County Library Bookmark Contest 2022

LA County Library Now Taking Entries for 44th Annual Bookmark Contest

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LA County Library announces the 44 annual Bookmark contest for grades K-12. Click to see the press release.

Library Fest

Library Fest

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Join LA County Library this fall and celebrate your local library!

Library Card Sign Up Month at LA County Library

Library Card Sign-Up Month

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Visit any of our libraries to sign up the whole family for library cards and see how we can empower you.

Hispanic Heritage Month

LA County Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!

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Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual programs, share your own immigration story, do a take home activity kit, and more.

Library Happenings

Library Happenings September 2023

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Check out what’s happening at LA County Libraries this September and see, do, and learn something new.

Library Happenings August 2023

Library Happenings August 2023

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Check out what’s happening at LA County Libraries this August and see, do, and learn something new.

LA County Library Bookmark Contest 2022

Bookmark Contest

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Get to see your bookmark design at your local library by participating in our 44th Annual Bookmark Contest, starting Sep 5!

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Family Fun Month

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August Family Fun Month.

California State Parks Passes at the LA County Library

California State Parks Passes

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California State Parks Passes will soon be available at Los Angeles County Libraries. Learn about the program and see where the Parks Pass can be used.

Uchenna Nwosu visits A C Bilbrew Library with Andrea and John from Library Foundation to meet with LA County Library staff and MBK Peer Advocate to discuss his contribution to funding a MBK Peer Advocate for Carson Library.

LA County Library & LA County Library Foundation Partner with Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu

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Seattle Seahawks player Uchenna Nwosu is partnering with the Library and LA County Library Foundation to fund a My Brother’s Keeper Peer Advocate position at Carson Library.

Lorraine Hansberry art exhibit at A.C. Bilbrew Library

Lorraine Hansberry Art Installation at A C Bilbrew Library

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Learn about an art installation that honors the great American playwright Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun.

Library Happenings July 2023

Library Happenings July 2023

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See what’s happening at LA County Libraries this July and see, do, and learn something new.

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National Summer Learning Week

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July 10-14, we’re celebrating #SummerLearningWeek. We have themed programming and events at all our locations!

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Muslim American Heritage Month

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In support of the Board of Supervisor’s Proclamation of July as Muslim American Heritage Month we have compiled books and stories focusing on Muslim Americans.

Compton Library children's area

Compton Library Partners with Crenshaw Dairy Mart for Pride Month

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In celebration of Pride Month, LA County Library’s Compton Library is partnering with the Crenshaw Dairy Mart on a special Storytime program.

EV charging station

LA County Library Partners with County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department and Southern California Edison to Offer 26 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Rosemead Library Parking Lot

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Learn all about electric vehicles (EVs), at a family-friendly event.

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LA County Library’s Annual Lunch at the Library Program Returns

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LA County Library announces the Free Summer Lunch Program for children and teens 18 years and younger.

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You Belong Here

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Everyone belongs at all libraries in Los Angeles.

Juneteenth – Emancipation Day: A Celebration of Freedom

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Learn about the history of Juneteenth, and celebrate with virtual programs, booklists, and more.

Lunch at the Library

Enjoy Free Lunch at the Library

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This summer, kids ages 18 and younger can visit a participating library and pick up a free nutritious meal.

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LA vs. Hate

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LA vs Hate is a community-centered program designed to support all residents of Los Angeles County. Click to learn about the program.

LA Counthy Library NACo Achievement Award Winner

LA County Library Programs Win National Achievement Awards

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Three LA County Library programs have won Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

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2023 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

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Read all about LA County Library’s most recent award!

Asia Pacific Heritage

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with virtual programs, booklists, and other at-home activities.

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Supporting Foster Youth & Families

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In May, our Library Card for Youth in Foster Care comes with a free book! Plus, check out resources for current and potential foster families.

Grand opening of Florence Library, LA County Library

Florence Library Moves to Shared County Building with Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and Aging & Disabilities Departments

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LA County Library and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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Explore Hip Hop History and Culture

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Learn about hip hop culture and its fascinating origins with books, videos, music and more.

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Celebrate Día

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We’re celebrating Día throughout the month of April and into May with virtual and in-person programs!

Debbie Anderson American Library Association Sullivan Award Winner

LA County Library Assistant Director of Education & Engagement, Deborah Anderson, Wins American Library Association’s Sullivan Award

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PR – LA County Library Assistant Director of Education & Engagement, Deborah Anderson, Wins American Library Association’s Sullivan Award

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Celebrating National Poetry Month

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Spend this month exploring rhymes, free verses, haikus, sonnets, and everything in between with our poetry booklist, programs, and resources.

Muslim family reading together

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

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Join us in celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month with events and booklists that celebrate the rich history and culture of Arab Americans.

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Celebrate Earth Day and Garden Month

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Celebrate Earth Day and Garden Month in April with tips and resources on how to be a better gardener and steward of the earth.

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Learn About the Rich History of Armenia

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Learn about Armenian history, culture, food, influencers, inventors and more as we celebrate Armenian History Month.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

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Celebrate Women’s History Month with programs, videos, and resources for all ages.

Cesar Chavez

Celebrate César Chávez

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Celebrate César Chávez Day with a special message from Supervisor Solis, booklists, documentaries, and more.

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Teens Create Month

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Tap into your artistic side with these virtual programs, videos, and book recommendations celebrating teen creativity.

Candles on black background - We are here for you.

Statement on Monterey Park Shooting

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We are open and accessible in-person and digitally for anyone in need of a quiet respite or a place to look up resources that may be helpful.

Child celebrating the Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year 2023

Happy Lunar New Year!

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Celebrate Lunar New Year by learning to create a paper lantern, and get more information about the Year of the rabbit.

LA County Library Director Skye Patrick

Message from Library Director Skye Patrick

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Our Library Director looks back at the celebrations and challenges this past year, and how thankful we are for our customers who continue to inspire us.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreate his iconic I have a Dream speech, share stories, and create your very own MLK-themed keepsakes.

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LA vs. Hate United Against Hate Week

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Click to learn about United Against Hate Week and LA vs Hate with book recommendations and other resources.

Native American family reading together

Native American Heritage Month

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Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with virtual programs, weekly book talks, booklists, and other at-home activities.

Diaper and Hygiene kits available at select LA County Libraries

LA County District Supervisory Hilda L. Solis, Baby2Baby & LA County Library Launch Free Hygiene Products Pilot Program

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Supported by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Baby2Baby, LA County Library will launch a pilot program providing diapers, wipes, and menstrual products at five libraries.

Free Vaccine Clinics

LA County Library Hosts Clinics to Provide Free Flu Vaccines, COVID-19 Vaccines, and Updated Bivalent Boosters at 20 Libraries

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To help you stay healthy this season, LA County Library is partnering with LA County Department of Public Health to provide vaccines and flu shots.

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LA County Library Now Taking Entries for Annual Bookmark Contest

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LA County Library announces the 43 annual Bookmark contest for grades K-12. Click to see the press release.

Virtual Community Feedback session at LA County Library September 2022

Community Feedback

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Library Director Skye Patrick invites the community to provide feedback on library services and programs at a series of virtual visioning sessions. Click for details.

LA County Library's 110th Anniversary

Celebrate our 110th Anniversary!

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LA County Library celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2022. Click to see our history decade by decade.

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Tool Lending Library

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Many LA County Library branches have tools and equipment that you can borrow. Click to learn about our Tool Lending Library.

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LA County Library Announces Tool Lending Library

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LA County Library is excited to announce the launch of the Tool Lending Library, a program that provides the community opportunities to check out tools and maker items at no cost.

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Mental Health Awareness Month

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Make your mental health a priority as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness in May.

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National Library Week 2023

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Celebrate National Library Week with a collection of some of our most popular virtual offerings of the past year.

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Jewish American Heritage Month

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with books, recipes, and other resources.

New Library Hours

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We are excited to announce that we are expanding our hours of operation across several of our libraries beginning Monday, March 14, 2022.

Executive Order 9066 & the Japanese American Experience

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As we approach the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, learn more about the Japanese American experience during World War II by viewing our list of books and documentary films.

African American family reading together

Celebrating African American and Black History Month

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Join us all month for virtual programs honoring the rich and diverse contributions of Black and African Americans.

DIY Gifts from the Heart

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Get creative with these DIY ideas using Library resources to show your loved ones how much you care.

New Year, New Skills

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Check out this list of resources to help you continue those New Year’s resolutions well past January.

Family Holiday Activities

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Mix up your family get togethers this season with these unique and fun ideas.

Holiday Recipes from Around the World

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Looking to try a new recipe for the holidays? Here are a few recipes from around the world to add to your menu!

Stories On Skin

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Join us for a series of virtual programs on the most personal art form: the tattoo. Then share your tattoo story.

Veterans Resource Centers

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Learn about our Veterans Resource Centers and Brainfuse’s VetNow/JobNow resource.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

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We’re celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with booklists for all ages.

We’re Fine Free!

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All past, present, and future overdue fines for materials will no longer be charged.

Summer Concerts

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Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with free concerts sponsored by the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Arts and Culture.

Announcing ABCmouse

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Discover more than 10,000 fun learning activities in reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music for kids ages 2 – 8+.

Summer Travel

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Whether you’re driving, flying, or globe-trotting from your couch, we’ve got ways to help you plan and stay safe during your summer travel adventures.

Anti-Boredom Month

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Shake things up with our activity kits and videos that’ll kick boredom to the curb.

Summer Solstice

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Learn about the summer solstice and find a few ways to celebrate it this year.

Managing Re-Entry Anxiety

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Help manage re-entry anxiety and other pandemic-related stresses with these resources.

Nature Exploration

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Explore natural wonders and environmental career paths with our new virtual programs and bags for tweens and teens!

Library Reopening

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We are excited to announce that we will start reopening designated libraries for select in-person service on Monday, April 19, 2021.

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Earth Day

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Celebrate Earth Day by learning of ways you can reduce waste.

COVID-19 Vaccine

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Resources to help answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine development and process.

Stop Asian Hate

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A statement on violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

Read Together Kits

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Recreate storytime at home with our Read Together kits, available at any Sidewalk Service location.

Kamishibai Project

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Learn about our work with the Creative Strategist Artist-in-Residence program to bring Kamishibai, a vintage Japanese form of street theater and storytelling, to the community.

Valentine’s Day

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Learn more about Valentine’s Day and find activities, movies, music, and books to help pamper yourself or celebrate with a special someone.

Basics of Investing and Stocks

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These library resources will help you better understand investing and the stock market.

Inauguration Day

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Learn more about Inauguration Day and the new President and Vice President.

Bookmark Contest Finalists

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We are excited to announce the finalists from our 41st Annual Bookmark Contest

Celebrate the Holidays

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The holidays are here and we want to help you celebrate!

Congratulations, US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

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Congratulations to Joy Harjo for being recognized for a third term as the U.S. Poet Laureate! Learn more about Ms. Harjo’s life and works here.

Safer at Home: Stories and Art

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We’re looking for your contributions to our newest digital collection.

United Against Hate Week

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Learn how to take action during United Against Hate Week.

We are Grateful for You!

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Follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for a chance to win a mug during #NationalGratitudeMonth!

Teen Read month

Teen Read Month

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Vote for your favorite books to go head-to-head in our Battle of the Books, and see who comes out on top as a teen favorite!

Girls Empowerment Conference

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Join LA County Library Director Skye Patrick at Parks & Recreation’s 5th Annual Girls Empowerment Conference.

The Census Helps Libraries

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Did you know census data helps determine funding for library services? Complete yours to make sure your family gets the resources you need!

Community Service During COVID-19

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See how our staff have been stepping outside their regular library roles to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Back-to-School Digital Resources

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Though back-to-school will look different this year, we’ve got digital learning and educational tools to help your kids and students thrive.

Racial Equity and Social Justice Booklists

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Explore the history of race, civil unrest, and social justice with books, videos, and additional information for all ages.

2020 Census

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Take the 2020 Census today. Every person counted makes a difference!

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Sidewalk Service

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Beginning Monday, June 8, holds will be available for pick up at select libraries, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm.

OverDrive Lucky Day

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The Lucky Day collection, a new feature on OverDrive, is now available for eBook readers

Introducing Brainfuse

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Our newest online service provides on-demand tutoring, career assistance, test prep, skill building, and more for all ages!

Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment at your local library to learn about the history of women’s suffrage and how women won the vote.

Participate In Take Your Child to the Library Day

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Find new and fun ways to connect with your child through one of the many activities and resources we offer.

Sad child on ground with Stop Bullying written in chalk

Get Safe’s Safety Training and Risk Reduction (STARR) Program

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Sign up for one of the many Get Safe programs and learn how to identify, respond, and prevent bullying.

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Free Small Business Workshop

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Learn how to open a business in LA County! We’ll show you how!

The SOURCE

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LA County Library hosts a monthly resource fair for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

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