“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King, On Writing
A good book, a bicycle and the world is yours to explore. I don’t remember even needing a towel at the beach. Coming out of the water, rolling in the warm sand and baking ourselves into sugar cookie doneness seemed sufficient. But books, well, that’s another story.
Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach libraries
Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach libraries are offering both kid and adult reading programs through the summer. Both are participating in the LA County library online program, June 1 through Aug. 13. You can register at lacountylibrary.org.
Manhattan and Hermosa county libraries will also offer live performances for young readers. Their schedules will be available online by the end of May. For more information, contact Manhattan at (310) 545-8595, option 5. 1320 Highland Ave.; Hermosa at 310-379-8475, 550 Pier Ave.
Redondo Beach libraries
Redondo City Library hosts its reading program at both the North and Main branches. Here is the list of programs. Please note, dates and times are subject to change. Check the library’s online calendar (Redondo.org/depts/library/default.asp) for the most up to date information.
Children’s Programs
Main Library
303 N. Pac. Cst. Hwy., Redondo Beach
June 10 Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival 12pm-3pm
June 12 Lego Club* 3:30pm-4:30pm
June 13 Eye Care Storytime* 1:00pm-1:30pm
June 19 Lego Club* 3:30pm-4:30pm
July 20 LGBTQ Storytime* 3:30-4:30pm
June 21 Municipal Services Storytime* 3:30pm-4:30pm
June 30 Family Movie* 3:30pm-5:00pm
July 7 Special Author Storytime* 3:30pm-4:00pm
July 10 Lego Club* 3:30pm-4:30pm
July 11 Craft* 3:30pm-4:30pm
July 14 Family Karaoke* 3:00pm-4:30pm
July 17 Lego Club* 3:30pm-4:30pm
Aug. 1 Craft* 3:30-4:30pm
Aug. 3 Family Board Game* 3:00pm-4:30pm
Aug. 7 Music Together 11:30am-12:00pm
Aug. 11 Special Author Storytime 1:00pm-1:30pm
Aug. 12 Art Show 12pm-2pm
Aug. 14 Lego Club* 3:30-4:30pm
North Branch
2000 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach
June 14 Music & Movement w/Dance 1* 3:30pm–4:00pm
June 15 Craft * 3:30-4:30pm
June 22 Family Board Game* 12:00pm-1:30pm
June 26 Police Department Storytime* 3:30-4:30pm
June 29 LGBTQ Storytime* 3:30-4:30pm
July 1 Stitch & Sew Redondo* 11:00am-2:00pm
July 6 Lego Club* 3:30pm-4:30pm
July 12 Fire Department Storytime* 3:30pm-4:00pm
July 13 Craft* 2:00pm-3:00pm
Aug. 5 Stitch & Sew Redondo* 11:00am-2:00pm
Aug. 8 Family Movie* 2:00pm-3:30pm
Aug. 9 Music & Movement* 3:30pm–4:00pm
Aug. 10 Lego Club* 3:30pm–4:30pm
Aug. 17 Craft* 3:30pm–4:30pm
*Limit 40 individuals
Teen Programs
Main Library
June 21 Karaoke 2pm-3pm
July 20 Art Hunting 2pm-5pm**
August 16 Dipped Mugs 2pm-3pm**
North Branch
June 12 Tiny Art 2pm-3pm**
July 10 Music Mania 2pm-3pm
August 7 T-Shirt Bleaching 2pm-3pm**
**Registration required. Check online calendar for link.
