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El dia de los ninos ~ El dia de los libros - Children's Day ~ Book Day - April 30

The County Library celebrates children, families and reading on April 30, 2017. Join us at the Library during April and May to celebrate children and books! All events are free.

Children's Day/ Book Day originated from the efforts of children's author Pat Mora who was influenced by the annual Mexican tradition of El día de los niños.

Upcoming Events

Date Event

Saturday, April 1,
2:00 PM

El Monte Library

Saturday Family Storytime

The fun never ends when you read with friends.  Join us for an afternoon of fun with books and art activities.  

Saturday Family Storytime is for children ages 4-12 and their families.

Seating and supplies will be available on a first come, first served  basis while supplies last.  

 

Thank you.

Tuesday, April 4,
6:00 PM

West Covina Library

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Every Tuesday, March 14 - May 2, 2017*

This storytime features fun books and activities that foster reading readiness and listening skills. Participants will complete an art activity at the end of every program. For children ages 3 - 8.

Special Storytimes: March 28th: The Life of Cesar Chavez

April 25th: Dia de Los Ninos Celebration

 

Wednesday, April 5,
4:00 PM

El Camino Real Library

Día de Los Niños Art Activity/Actividad de arte para el Día de Los Niños

Join us for a childrens art workshop presented by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Explore history through a hands-on art activity!

Ages 5 - 12

 

Acompáñenos a participar en un taller de arte para niños presentado por LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. ¡Explore la historia a través de una actividad de arte.

5 - 12 Años

Friday, April 7,
2:00 PM

Stevenson Ranch Library

Twinkle Time Music Show

Twinkle Time is a high energy, educational, bilingual, and fun pop music show for kids.

Kids ages 0-13

Saturday, April 8,
2:00 PM

El Monte Library

Saturday Family Storytime

The fun never ends when you read with friends.  Join us for an afternoon of fun with books and art activities.  

Saturday Family Storytime is for children ages 4-12 and their families.

Seating and supplies will be available on a first come, first served  basis while supplies last.  

 

Thank you.

Tuesday, April 11,
6:00 PM

West Covina Library

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Every Tuesday, March 14 - May 2, 2017*

This storytime features fun books and activities that foster reading readiness and listening skills. Participants will complete an art activity at the end of every program. For children ages 3 - 8.

Special Storytimes: March 28th: The Life of Cesar Chavez

April 25th: Dia de Los Ninos Celebration

 

Saturday, April 15,
11:00 AM

Lomita Library

John and Juan
"John and Juan" is a lively romp through the history of the Golden State.  John, a native Californian,  learns from the immigrant Juan about the State's Hispanic heritage, including early Spanish explorers, the original settlers of El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and  Father Junipero Serra, the Chumash indians, and the missions along El Camino Real...and John shares with Juan the excitement of the Gold Rush.
 
Ages: 8-12 years old.
 
*Registration Required for program. Visit or call the library to register.

Saturday, April 15,
2:00 PM

El Monte Library

Saturday Family Storytime

The fun never ends when you read with friends.  Join us for an afternoon of fun with books and art activities.  

Saturday Family Storytime is for children ages 4-12 and their families.

Seating and supplies will be available on a first come, first served  basis while supplies last.  

 

Thank you.

Saturday, April 15,
2:00 PM

Rosemead Library

Dia De Los Ninos, Dia De Los Libros!

 

Join us for a cultural storytime about Sadako Sasami and the origami crane. We've been collecting origami cranes throughout the month and would like for you to take home a few to hangup. 

At the end of storytime, we will have an art activity for you to complete. We will also be giving out (1) free book for each child. 

This program is for children: 3 years - 17 years old.
For more information, please speak with the Children's Librarian. 

 

Saturday, April 15,
3:00 PM

Diamond Bar Library

Dia de Los Ninos Multicultural Storytime
In honor of National Library Week, join us for "One World, Many Stories" as we celebrate children, books, and reading!  Families will enjoy hearing stories from different countries around the world.  Afterward, kids will get to create a fun art project to take home.  
   
Ages 3 - 11 

Tuesday, April 18,
2:30 PM

Quartz Hill Library

Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros Celebration

Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros (Children's Day / Book Day) is a celebration of reading and literacy for all children. Join us for bi-lingual stories, an art activity, and book giveaway (while supplies last).

Open to children of all ages.

Tuesday, April 18,
4:00 PM

Montebello Library

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Join us for a special celebration in honor of El día de los niños/El día de los libros! 
We will share books about folk tales and folk traditions from around the world.

A special guest instructor from Barnsdall Arts will show children how to create their own piñata.  Have fun and take home an original piece of folk art!

Parents: please be aware that candy will be given out as part of the art activity.  A list of ingredients will be available.

All the children attending will receive a free book!

For ages 4 & up.

Tuesday, April 18,
6:00 PM

Duarte Library

Dia De Los Ninos Celebration!
Celebrate Children's Day / Dia De Los Ninos with us! We will be sharing multicultural stories and creating multicultural art.  
 
PARENTS:  Please be advised that refreshments will be served at this event.  A list of ingredients will be made available.

This event is for Children of all ages!

Tuesday, April 18,
6:00 PM

Hollydale Library

Arty Loon Magic Show
Come celebrate our annual Dia De Los Ninos with Arty Loon. His show includes magic, juggling, balloons, puppets and comedy.
 
Join the fun with Arty on a non-stop adventure that features lots of audience interaction, participation, and laughter!
 
 
Children and Family
 
  

Tuesday, April 18,
6:00 PM

West Covina Library

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Every Tuesday, March 14 - May 2, 2017*

This storytime features fun books and activities that foster reading readiness and listening skills. Participants will complete an art activity at the end of every program. For children ages 3 - 8.

Special Storytimes: March 28th: The Life of Cesar Chavez

April 25th: Dia de Los Ninos Celebration

 

Tuesday, April 18,
6:30 PM

Artesia Library

Día De Los Niños ~ Día De Los Libros Storytime

Children and their families are invited to come to the library and enjoy stories representing kids from different cultures. Following the stories, there will be a special art activity to celebrate Día De Los Niños ~ Día De Los Libros! Every child that attends will receive a free giveaway book.

Wednesday, April 19,
3:00 PM

Baldwin Park Library

Twinkle Time - Día de los Niños Celebration

Join us for our celebration of Día de los Niños - Day of the Children.  Twinkle and her friends will be bringing their colorful high energy educational pop concert here to Baldwin Park.
 
 

Ages 3 to 12 years old 
 

Thursday, April 20,
3:30 PM

South El Monte Library

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros

Celebrate Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros at the South El Monte Library!  We will learn about the culture and folklore of Japan through stories and art activities.  Children will have the opportunity to make a Samurai Hat or an Origami Crane.  Each child who participates will receive a free paperback book, while supplies last.

Thursday, April 20,
4:00 PM

Stevenson Ranch Library

Tinker Days

In celebration of Dia De Los Ninos-Dia De Los Libros we will be designing and making our own Chinese Sky Lanterns!

Ages 3-12

All supplies will be provided.

Saturday, April 22,
10:00 AM

Lake Los Angeles Library

Día de los Niños

Join us for a family celebration of children and books featuring "Jack and the Beanstalk: the Puppet Musical" performed by Noteworthy Puppets at 1:00 PM and Airbrush Face Painting by Full Spectrum at 2:00 PM.

Co-sponsored by the Lake LA Friends of the Library

Parents: Please be aware that refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available at the program.

For the whole family!

Monday, April 24,
3:30 PM

Sunkist Library

Dia De Los Ninos Celebration
Celebrate Children's Day / Dia De Los Ninos with us! We will be sharing multicultural stories and creating colorful butterflies to take home. Children will also receive a free book at the end of our program to celebrate the day!
 

For children of all ages 
 

Monday, April 24,
5:00 PM

Lancaster Library

Art Activity Night!

Come, share diverse books, languages and cultures, and have fun creating art by celebrating Día De Los Niños!

Ages 5-12 with parent or adult caregiver.

Tuesday, April 25,
5:30 PM

Norwalk Library

The Norwalk Youth Mariachi Group

Norwalk Library invites you to celebrate Día de los Niños with the Norwalk Youth Mariachi Group performing traditional Mexican songs. There will be a free book giveaway. 

Tuesday, April 25,
6:00 PM

West Covina Library

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Every Tuesday, March 14 - May 2, 2017*

This storytime features fun books and activities that foster reading readiness and listening skills. Participants will complete an art activity at the end of every program. For children ages 3 - 8.

Special Storytimes: March 28th: The Life of Cesar Chavez

April 25th: Dia de Los Ninos Celebration

 

Tuesday, April 25,
7:00 PM

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Storytime @ BedtIme Stories

Celebrate Dia de los Ninos (Children's Day) and Dia de los Libros (Children's Book Day) with us at our Bedtime Stories. We will share multicultural stories and create colorful mariposa/butterfly art. There will also be a children's book giveaway to commemorate the event.

For children from preschool age to 8 years of age and their families.

Wednesday, April 26,
3:00 PM

Sorensen Library

Magic Show

Magic ShowCelebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with a magic show by Magician Wayne Kawamoto.
 
A book giveaway for children ages 0-12 will follow the family-friendly show, while supplies last. Everyone is also invited to design/draw a food or dish that reminds them of home on a patch for our third annual community "quilt," which will be displayed for the library community to enjoy!

No registration is required. This program is free and appropriate for ages 3 and up.

Wednesday, April 26,
3:30 PM

Cudahy Library

Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros Storytime

Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros (Children's Day / Book Day) is a celebration of reading and literacy for all children. Join us for a special storytime, art activity, games, and book giveaway (while supplies last).

all ages

Wednesday, April 26,
3:30 PM

Lennox Library

Dia de los Ninos Family Storytime and Art Program

Come to the library and celebrate Dia de los Ninos - Dia de los Libros. Join us for a fun storytime and art activities. Let's celebrate children, books, and the library.

For families and children of all ages.

Wednesday, April 26,
3:30 PM

Littlerock Library

Dia de Los Ninos Activity

Kids ages 5 & up, come to the Littlerock Librarys Dia de Los Ninos Art Activity on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 3:30 pm.  Create a Friendship Bracelet inspired by South American culture.  Registration is required.  

Wednesday, April 26,
4:00 PM

City Terrace Library

Dia de los Ninos Celebration

Chinese lanternsCelebrate "Day of the Child/Dia de los ninos" with "Marionettes on Parade/Las marionetas en desfile," a multicultural bilingual Spanish and English puppet show by Franklin Hayes, followed by a Chinese lantern art activity.  Every child will receive a free book at the event.  

For all ages.

Wednesday, April 26,
4:00 PM

Hawthorne Library

Dia de los ninos Storytime
Celebrate Dia de los ninos (Children's Day) with stories, art, and more. 
 
For ages 5 and up.

Wednesday, April 26,
4:00 PM

San Fernando Library

Create Music for Dia De Los Ninos

Let's celebrate Dia De Los Ninos with music, dance, & drumming. Be ready to go on a colorful safari, creating different sounds and playing simple rhythms while singing together. 

For children ages 3 - 12 and their families. 

 

Thursday, April 27,
3:00 PM

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Dia de los Ninos Art Activity

ButterflyLet us celebrate Dia de los ninos with a story and make some fun art activity. 

Ages 4-11.

Thursday, April 27,
3:30 PM

Anthony Quinn Library

El día de los niños/ El día de los libros with Fantastick Patrick

Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon, celebrating children and books. We will have a featured performance by Fantastick Patrick, followed by an art activity and book giveaway for children.

Thursday, April 27,
3:30 PM

Malibu Library

Music From Around the World

musicDia De Los Ninos is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures. This year we will explore songs and instruments from around the world with musician Dave Winstone.

For children ages 5-12 and their families.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Malibu Library.

Thursday, April 27,
4:00 PM

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

'Mariachi Magic Show' in Celebration of Dia de los Ninos and Cinco de Mayo

Join us for a fabulous and funny bilingual "Mariachi Magic Show" with Rafael and Katia. This special Kids Club event is in celebration of both Dia de los Ninos (Children's Day) and Cinco de Mayo. 

For ages 6-11 years, but younger and older children and their families are welcome.

Thursday, April 27,
4:00 PM

East Rancho Dominguez Library

Dia de los ninos/Dia de los libros Storytime


dia de los ninos 1Join us for a special storytime and art activity in celebration of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day).  We will read stories showcasing different cultures from around the world.
 Each child in attendance will receive one free book.*

For children of all ages.

 

*While supplies last

 

Thursday, April 27,
4:00 PM

East Rancho Dominguez Library

Hora de cuento celebrando Dia de los ninos/Dia de los libros

Dia de los ninos 1Únase a nosotros en una hora de cuento y una actividad de arte manual especial en celebración del Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros. Leeremos historias que muestran diferentes culturas alrededor del mundo. Cada niño que asista recibirán un libro gratis.*

Para niños de todas las edades

*Hasta agotar existencias

 

Thursday, April 27,
4:30 PM

Chet Holifield Library

Dia de los Niños Program

During "Dia" event, children will be making booklets. Feel free to write a non-fiction or  fiction story.  Face painting will also be available to make it a joyous day while celebrating "Dia". Let's dream big enough to have a nation of readers and be part of this special event.

 

Saturday, April 29,
3:00 AM

Norwood Library

El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros: Balloon Storytelling Show

Come celebrate El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros/Children's Day, Book Day! Meet Balloon Storyteller Annie Banannie and enjoy listening to her stories as she creates balloon masterpieces!

El Día celebrate all our children and motivates them and their families to be readers.

For children and their families.
 

Saturday, April 29,
10:30 AM

Hermosa Beach Library

Día De Los Niños ~ Día De Los Libros

Join us in celebrating in a special family storytime celebrating Día De Los Niños ~ Día De Los Libros. We will share folk tales from around the world and build Chinese Sky Lanterns. 

Saturday, April 29,
1:00 PM

Bell Library

Día De Los Niños/Día De Los Libros Storytime

Children and their families are invited to come to the library and enjoy stories representing kids from different cultures. Following the stories, there will be a special art activity to celebrate Día De Los Niños/Día De Los Libros! Every child that attends will receive a free giveaway book.

Saturday, April 29,
2:00 PM

Bell Gardens Library

El día de los niños/El día de los libros Children's Day/Book Day

ArtySuper Arty-O-World, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Arty Loon will join us in our Día de los niños celebration with Super Arty-O-World. Who loves to play Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros. and Candy Crush? Everyone loves to play video games and so does Arty Loon in this zany and hip, digital-inspired program with comedic participation presented in classic Arty Loon Style.

 

Children's Book Giveaway & Art Activity, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Children will each get to pick a book of their choice to keep. A fun butterfly art activity will follow the book giveaway to continue the Día de los niños celebration!

Children of all ages and their families are welcome.

 

 

Saturday, April 29,
2:00 PM

East Los Angeles Library

El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros Magic Show
The Wacko Show Join us as we celebrate Dia de los Ninos, Dia de los libros/Children's Day, Book Day with themagical performance of The Wacko Show. Día is a celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 
Children who attend will receive a free book (while supplies last).
For children  
ages 4-17.

Parents: Please be aware that food may be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

Saturday, April 29,
2:00 PM

El Monte Library

Saturday Family Storytime

The fun never ends when you read with friends.  Join us for an afternoon of fun with books and art activities.  

Saturday Family Storytime is for children ages 4-12 and their families.

Seating and supplies will be available on a first come, first served  basis while supplies last.  

 

Thank you.

Saturday, April 29,
2:00 PM

Temple City Library

Children's Day/ Book Day
 
Celebrate Children's Day/ Book Day (El día de los niños/ El día de los libros) with Barbara Wong as she shares Firecracker Dragon: Tales of Old China. Following the performance, everyone is invited to create a patch for our community quilt and work on a khamsa art activity. 
 
Children ages 0 - 12 will receive a free book to celebrate the day! 
 
For children ages 0 - 12 and their families.

Saturday, April 29,
2:00 PM

Walnut Library

Día de los Niños Magic Show
Join us for a fun-filled performance by popular children's magician David Skale as part of our celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), Día is a celebration of children and reading for families of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Children who attend will receive a free book (while supplies last).

Recommended for ages 3 and up.
 

Tuesday, May 2,
6:00 PM

West Covina Library

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Every Tuesday, March 14 - May 2, 2017*

This storytime features fun books and activities that foster reading readiness and listening skills. Participants will complete an art activity at the end of every program. For children ages 3 - 8.

Special Storytimes: March 28th: The Life of Cesar Chavez

April 25th: Dia de Los Ninos Celebration

 

Thursday, May 4,
4:00 PM

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

Dia de los Ninos/Cinco de Mayo Art Activities @ Kids Club

Celebrate Dia de los Ninos (Children's Day) and Cinco de Mayo with us at a special Kid's Club event. There will be two creative art activities: a colorful mariposa/butterfly and maracas to decorate. There will also be a book giveaway to commemorate the event.

For children from 6 -11 years of age and their families, but younger and older children are welcome.

Saturday, May 6,
10:30 AM

Wiseburn Library

Dia de los Ninos - Children's Book Day

DiaDia de los Ninos - Dia de los Libros (Children's Book Day) is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to link children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures. 

Join us as we celebrate Dia with a storytime and special art activity. All children in attendance will receive a free book!

Children 4+ accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome.   

Saturday, May 6,
2:00 PM

La Mirada Library

Spanish Classical and Flamenco Dancer
Flamenco DancerJoin us for a special Día de los Niños performance with classic Spanish and Flamenco dancer Susana Elena. You will learn about the history of each dance as they are performed and accompanied by a solo classical Spanish guitarist.  
  
Fun for the entire family
 
Sponsored by the Friends of the La Mirada Library

Wednesday, May 10,
3:30 PM

La Crescenta Library

Butterfly Stories from around the World

Join us to celebrate the nature's winged art creations.  In honor of the Dia de Los Ninos, enjoy butterfly stories from around the world.  Then create your own special butterfly art project to take home.

This program is for kids ages 4 to 12 years old.

 

Thursday, May 11,
3:30 PM

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros Bilingual Storytime

dia logoJoin us for a bilingual, family storytime and art activity. A free book will be provided to each child while supplies last.

For ages 4 and up.

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