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ON-GOING |
Mon–Fri |
2–4 or 3–5 pm |
GAB*– Grandparents and Books. Read to children.
*Please call to confirm hours: (818) 340-9386. |
Mon |
10–11:30 am |
GAB with Preschool Storytime & Grandma Judie's fun and games |
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JUNE |
Mon |
EVERY |
10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime – Fun activities every week except as noted. Ages 2–5 |
Sat |
June 5 |
12 noon–4 pm |
LA Kids Read Festival – Great programs for the whole family at the Central Library, 5th & Flower Streets, Downtown LA. All ages |
Mon |
June 7 |
10 am on |
Sign ups start for Reel Books & Movies Children's Reading Club in Reference Area. Preschool through Grade School |
Mon |
June 7 |
7:00 pm |
Friends Board Meeting |
Thu |
June 10 |
4:30 pm |
Children's Author Anne Ingram's “Hollywood and the Stars” – Learn how to put together a book about Hollywood…learning disguised as fun! Age 5 and up |
Fri |
June 11 |
5:30–7 pm |
FRIENDS PRE-SALE SUPER USED BOOK SALE |
Sat |
June 12 |
10 am–2 pm |
SUPER USED BOOK SALE |
Wed |
June 16 |
4–5:30 pm |
Sign ups start for the new Teen Reading Club in Young Adult section. |
Thu |
June 17 |
4:30 pm |
The Reel Books & Reel Movies Magic Show – Join magician Tony Daniels as he takes us into the magical world of books! Age 5 and up |
Tue |
June 22 |
4–5 pm |
Teen Program – Comics & the Movies by Golden Apple Comics. Young Adults |
Wed |
June 23 |
6:15–7:45 pm |
Book Discussion Group – The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason. Adults |
Mon |
June 28 |
2:30 pm |
All Boys Book Club – The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Back by popular demand with games and free refreshments! Grades 2 & 3 |
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JULY |
Mon |
July 5 |
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Library Closed for Independence Day. No Preschool Storytime |
Mon |
EVERY |
10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime resumes with fun stories and games. Ages 2–5 |
Wed |
July 7 |
4–5 pm |
Teen Program – Coming Attractions & Popcorn. Watch trailers and discuss. YA |
Mon |
July 12 |
2:30 pm |
All Boys Book Club – James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Grades 2 & 3 |
Thu |
July 15 |
4:30 pm |
“The Little Puppet Shop” – Jim Peace uses “Muppet style” puppets to weave a highly interactive story with music, drama, and comedy. All ages |
Mon |
July 19 |
7:00 pm |
Friends Board Meeting |
Wed |
July 21 |
4–5 pm |
Teen Program – Learn more about swordplay.Young Adults |
Wed |
July 28 |
6:15–7:45 pm |
Book Discussion Group – Title to be Announced. Adults |
Thu |
July 29 |
4:30 pm |
Apache Native-American Bryan Bright Cloud will introduce us to real Apache regalia, genuine Indian artefacts, and true life Western stories. Ages 5 and up |
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AUGUST |
Mon |
Aug 2 |
2:30 pm |
All Boys Book Club – Any non-fiction book on the Titanic (x910.4). Grades 2 & 3 |
Tue |
Aug 3 |
3–5:30 pm |
Teen Program – Major motion picture screening, with popcorn.Young Adults |
Thu |
Aug 5 |
3:00 pm |
All Girls Book Club – Ella Enchanted by Gail Levine and Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Girls get their own games and refreshments. Grades 4 and up |
Thu |
Aug 12 |
4:30 pm |
The Reptile Family – Reptiles, amphibians, and spiders, live at Platt! All ages |
Tue |
Aug 17 |
3–5:30 pm |
Teen Program – Major motion picture screening, with popcorn.Young Adults |
Wed |
Aug 25 |
6:15–7:45 pm |
Book Discussion Group – Title to be announced. Adults |
Don't miss the free
L.A. KIDS READ FESTIVAL
with Storytelling * Music * Stuntmen * Magic * Crafts * Puppets
Saturday, June 5 from 12 noon–4 pm
Central Library, Fifth & Flower Streets, Downtown Los Angeles
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Reel Books & Movies
CHILDREN'S READING CLUB
Platt Branch sign-ups begin Monday, June 7,
across from the Reference Desk. |
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Platt's Book Clubs for Boys & Girls are back
with more fun books and games, and free refreshments!
All Boys Book Club – Mondays at 2:30 pm (for 2nd & 3rd graders)
June 28: |
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary |
July 12: |
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl |
August 2: |
Any non-fiction book on the Titanic (x 910.4) |
All Girls Book Club – Thursday at 3:00 pm (for 4th graders & up)
August 5: |
Ella Enchanted by Gail Levine and
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix |
Special Reel Books & Movies Programs
Thursdays at 4:30 pm
June 10: |
Children's Author Anne Ingram's “Hollywood and the Stars.” Learn how to put together a book about Hollywood. Age 5 and up |
June 17: |
Tony Daniels's “The Reel Books & Reel Movies Magic Show.” The master magician takes us into the magical world of books! Age 5 and up |
July 15: |
Jim Peace's “The Little Puppet Shop” uses “Muppet style” puppets to weave a highly interactive story with music, drama, and comedy. All ages |
July 29: |
Apache Native-American Bryan Bright Cloud will introduce you to real Apache regalia, genuine Indian artifacts, and true life Western stories. Age 5 and up |
August 12: |
The Reptile Family brings reptiles, amphibians, and spiders to Platt Branch—all live! All ages |
And don't forget Grandma Judie's Preschool Storytime Mondays at 10:30 am every week except July 5…and our Grandparents and Books interactive reading program every afternoon Monday through Friday.
For more information call
Children's Librarian Vicki Magaw at (818) 340-9386.
