Story Hackers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.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.

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.

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.