Season 2 airs on KLCS, Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
Story Hackers encourages children to read and expand their learning through the books, activities and resources available at the Los Angeles Public Library.
Take a journey to Central Library or visit our librarians at any of the 72 branch libraries throughout Los Angeles for storytelling, easy-to-follow activities and special programs that focus on topics like science, technology, engineering, art, math, community and so much more.
Explore Past Episodes
Dreamers
Travel to El Pueblo de Los Angeles: The Birthplace of Los Angeles and connect to the book Dreamers, based on the immigration story of the author and illustrator Yuyi Morales.
Booklist
- A Visual Guide To Grammar And Punctuation
by Sheila Dignen
- Drawing Book: Make a World
by Ed Emberley
- The Fifty States
by Gabrielle Balkan
Rocket Says Look Up!
Travel to the San Pedro Regional Branch Library where Children’s Librarian Ednita Kelly takes imagination, science and community engagement to new heights with the book Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon.
Booklist
- Astronaut Mae Jemison
by Allison Lassieur
- Astronaut in Training
by Kathryn Clay
- 25 Fun Things to Do for Your Neighbors
by Paul Mason
The Day-Glo Brothers
Exploring the true story of the Day Glo brothers who invented a method to see colors in a brilliant new way. We visit the Memorial Branch Library and check out the sunlit colors of its beautiful historic stained glass window.
Booklist
- The Science of Color
by Karen Latchana Kenney
- Optical Illusions
- Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter
by Susan Goldman Rubin
They All Saw a Cat
Explore the outdoor garden at the Little Tokyo Branch Library where Children’s Librarian Crystal Noe talks about how biodiversity, art and feelings are all connected in the book They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel.
Booklist
- A Whole Bunch of Feelings: What Do They Mean?
by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
- Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth
by Nicola Davies
- Express Yourself! Activities and Adventures in Expressionism
by Joyce Raimondo
Clothesline Clues
Take on a challenge and look out for clues to solve riddles! Learn about games, exercise and the environment through the power of storytelling.
Booklist
- Earth Day Every Day
by Lisa Bullard
- Soccer Time
Terry Pierce
- I Spy a School Bus: Riddles
by Jean Marzollo
Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines
Discover all the things you can learn and be inspired by as Children’s Librarian Joanna Fabicon hacks into the book Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Jump into the shoes of the main character who grew up studying lots of subjects, including math, art and architecture.
Booklist
- Illustrated Elementary Math Dictionary
by Kirsteen Rogers
- Art and How it Works: An Introduction to Art for Children
by Ann Kay
- What’s Inside: Fascinating Structures Around the World
by Giles Laroche
Online Resources
Activities
More Information & Activities
- Check out Kids Path for more information on the online resources mentioned in the episodes, plus other cool library offerings.
- Visit the library's STEAM Resources to discover more fun activities to do at home.
- For upcoming programs for kids and families, check out the library's Calendar of Events.