All About the Sea (and Sharks!)
Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Join Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc. and discover how much of the earth is covered by water, explore different marine habitats, learn about connectivity between ecosystems, and gain more knowledge on how to care for our environment and the ocean. The program includes live tidepool animal interactions and dry ocean exhibits. For ages 5 – 12 with caregiver. Space and
supplies are limited. No reservations required. Program generously provided by Friends of the La Mirada Library.
Smarty Pants Storytime
Thursday, July 10, 11 – 11:30 am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.
Podcasting 101 Workshop
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2 – 3 pm
Interested in starting your own podcast? Kitty Felde is an award-winning radio journalist, mystery writer, and host of the Book Club for Kids podcast. Kitty will walk you through the steps of creating your own podcast, from identifying the best genre, production tips and promotion. Generously sponsored by Friends of La Mirada Library. For ages 13 – 17.
Summer Discovery Creation Station: Build a (Miniature)Tree House
Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Tree houses have been featured in books including “Magic Tree House” and “Swiss Family Robinson”. Learn the characteristics and versatility of a tree house then make your own mini tree house with a variety of materials. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Program generously sponsored by the Friends of the La Mirada Library.
Play and Explore
Wednesday, July 16, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Come join us for an afternoon of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills through hands on activity and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 1 – 4 with their parent or caregiver. No registration required. Space and materials are limited. During the program you will have an opportunity to chat with a librarian to gather parenting tips from a Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.
Smarty Pants Storytime
Thursday, July 17, 11 – 11:30 am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.
Travel Embroidery for Adults
Friday, July 18, 2025, 1 – 2 pm
Let’s celebrate the joys of summer travel! Local artist Stacy Wong will guide participants as they create their own handmade travel embroidery. Learn how to embroider and mark all the fabulous places you have traveled around the United States. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the La Mirada Library. For adults.
Smart Start Summer Discovery Art: Color Exploration
Friday, July 18 4:30 – 5 pm
Toddlers and their caregiver will explore colors and exercise their fine motor skills to create their own tie-dye inspired art piece. For ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Family Summer Movie and Art
Wednesday July 23, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Bring the family to watch “Dog Man”. Enjoy creating art while you watch. The movie is rated PG. Movie recommended for children 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. All materials will be provided, available while supplies last. Family Movie Day is generously sponsored by the Friends of the La Mirada Library. Parents: Please be aware that light refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.
Smarty Pants Storytime
Thursday, July 24, 11 – 11:30 am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. T
Book Club: Mother-Daughter Murder Night
Fri, July 25, 10:30am – 11:30am
Book description: Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. A lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. Gilmore Girls, but with murder. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does. Then Jack happens upon a dead body while kayaking. She quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. For adults.
Read to a Dog
Friday, July 25, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog and volunteer handler from the Pet Prescription Team! For ages 7 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited. No registration required. Parent permission is required.
Smarty Pants Storytime
Thursday, July 31, 11 – 11:30 am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.
To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
The La Mirada Library is located at 13800 La Mirada Boulevard in the Civic Center Plaza and is open Tuesday – Wednesday from 12 pm – 8 pm and Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Sunday – Monday.
DID YOU KNOW: Susie Hutchinson was the La Mirada library’s first librarian in the early 1900’s. She was married to Arlie Hutchinson of which Hutchinson Middle School is named after. Read a bit about their story here.
