South Whittier Library

There is a lot of fun happening at the South Whittier Library this month. Join us for a program!

https://lacountylibrary.org/location/south-whittier-library/

All LA County Library locations will be closed Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Join us for an introduction to block coding! You’ll guide your mini robot through the block maze using coded commands uploaded from a computer. Experiment with different solutions and see whose Ozobot can reach the finish line! For ages 13 – 17.

Thursday, June 17th at 4pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10798068

Join us as we celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of African beadwork for Juneteenth and design your own beaded jewelry. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

Wednesday, June 26th at 3pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10761196

Discover how wind power can be converted to electricity and design your own mini wind turbine. For ages 10 - 18. Register at the link below:

Monday, June 24th at 4pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10686100

Be amazed as Rudy takes you on a trip to discover the world of physical and chemical reactions with live experiments in this thrilling and action-packed show for the whole family! For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver or parent.

Tuesday, June 18th, at 4pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10799783

All LA County Library locations will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

This summer, kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy FREE lunch at participating LA County Library locations. South Whittier Library is a free lunch location! You can find more information at the link below:

https://lacountylibrary.org/free-summer-lunch/

Whether you’re a seasoned painter or art novice, we’ve got something creative for you to enjoy. Just choose your supplies and we’ll help you find inspiration! Join us to hang out with other teens and enjoy creative vibes. For ages 13 – 17.

Thursday, June 13th at 4pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10798014

Make your own bird feeder, create a fly through restaurant for our avian neighbors, and learn the different methods of bird identification with library books and smartphone apps. For Adults.

Wednesday, June 12th at 6pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10816094

Join us for music, fun, and puppets with Noteworthy Puppets. They will present their Three Little Pigs Musical for children of all ages and their families. For children ages 1 - 12 and their families. No registration required.

Tuesday, June 11th at 4pm!

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10799775

Our Summer Discovery program also has many things in store for our teens! Here is a list of our teen events for ages 10 to 18 years old. Join us for a program!

Our Summer Discovery Program has a lot of fun planned for kids! Here is a list of all our summer events for children under 12 years old. Join us for a program!

Teens! Do you need service hours for school? Volunteer at the library! We need volunteers for our Summer Discovery Program. You can learn more at our Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, June 6th at 4pm to 5pm.

June is here and Summer is just around the corner! It is the best time to visit the library to keep cool and have some summer fun! Join us for a program! We have a lot going on!

https://lacountylibrary.org/location/south-whittier-library/

New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community. Tuesday, May 28th at 4pm.

New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

All LA County Library locations will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Teens, join us to learn about 3D printing! This Thursday, May 23th at 4pm.

Handheld 3D Printing Workshop 3D printing technology uses thermoplastics to create complex shapes from layers of material. Join us to tinker with the hand-held version of this technology and craft 3D objects and structures using 3D printing pens. For ages 13 – 17.

Need volunteer hours? Join our Teen Advisory Board! Our next meeting is Monday, May, 20th at 4pm.

Teen Advisory Board Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services. For teens ages 14 - 17.

Got Compost? Join us this Saturday, May 18th at 10am to learn the basics of backyard composting, water-wise gardening, worm composting, grasscycling and edible gardening. For adults 18 and up

Smart Gardening Workshop: Composting 101 Learn the basics of backyard composting, water-wise gardening, worm composting, grasscycling and edible gardening. For adults 18 and up.

Join us next Tuesday, May 14th at 4pm to celebrate el día de los niños! Magician, Arty Loon, will be here to host his spectacular show for children of all ages.

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10438317

Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and NBA2K 23. For ages 13 – 17.

Teen Gaming Afternoon Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and NBA2K 23. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17.

The Department of Public Health will host a free vaccine clinic this Wednesday, May 8th from 1 to 3pm in our meeting room. More information at the link below:

Free Vaccine Clinic LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured.

May is here and we have a lot of fun planned! Join us for a program!

https://lacountylibrary.org/location/south-whittier-library/

Join us this Wednesday, May 1st at 6pm for our Book Club! This month we are reading: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10438308

Teens! Are you looking to spruce up your space? Join us to design geometric wall shelf hangers for your kitchen, living room, or anywhere you need a creative and functional mini- shelf! For ages 13 – 17. April 25th at 4pm.

Make Your Own Geometric Wall Shelf Are you looking to spruce up your space? Join us to design geometric wall shelf hangers for your kitchen, living room, or anywhere you need a creative and functional mini- shelf! For ages 13 – 17.

Join juggler extraordinaire, Michael Rayner, for hilarious tricks and stunts on Tuesday, April 23rd at 4pm. No registration required. For children and their families.

Michael Rayner: the Found Object Show Join juggler extraordinaire Michael Rayner for hilarious tricks and stunts (like balancing a wheelbarrow on his chin and spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol) with uproarious stand-up and improvised fun. For children and their caregivers.

Celebrate Earth Day with us and decorate your own water bottle on Tuesday, April 16th at 4pm, while supplies last. Ages 12 to 17. More information at the link below:

Decorate Your Own LA County Library Water Bottle Celebrate Earth Day and become a conservation superstar by learning about what you can do to prevent marine plastic pollution. Decorate a reusable water bottle and show your Earth Day pride. While supplies last. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 17.

Have a preschooler that loves art? Join us Monday, April 15th at 11am for Smart Start Art: Torn Paper Art. More information at the link below:

Smart Start Art: Torn Paper Art Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. This month we will work fine motor skills with torn paper art. For children 3 - 5 and their caregivers.

Celebrate National Poetry month with us! Our next teen event is a Poetry Collage Workshop this Thursday, April 11th at 4pm.

Poetry Collage Workshop Poetry Collage is a form of mixed media art with roots in the literary movement known as the Beat Generation. We’ll cut out words and sentences from books and magazines to make your own poem into an inspiring mixed media collage. For ages 13 - 17.