Redondo Beach Library Activities for March *CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 13, 2020*

March 1 – 31, 2020

The Redondo Beach Library offers a variety of activities for all ages including music, writing, dance, language, reading, crafts and more!

A few require registration but all of them are FREE!

Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Telephone: 310 318-0675

Redondo Beach North Branch Library is located at 2000 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. Telephone: 310 318-0677

For additional information on Library programs and services, please call (310) 318-0675, option 5 for Adult or Teen Programs, (310) 318-0675, option 6 for Children’s Programs or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library.

Check out the March Calendar of Events listed below, or click on the flyer, print it and stick it on the fridge as a reminder!
 
 

Music Together @ Main Library
March 2 at 11:30am-Noon
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first and second graders, and the adults who love them. Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. No registration is required.

TAC Meeting @ Main Library
March 3 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room
Teens (grades 6th-12th) are invited to this program.

LA Opera Talk – Roberto Devereux
March 3 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Learn about Operas and behind-the-scenes topics at LA Opera House.

Lego Programs @ Main Library
March 4 at 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Main Library Storytime Room
For Children 6 months and up and their families.

H.E.L.P. Workshop – Medication Awareness
March 5 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Health and Eldercare Law Programs present a series of workshops to empower adults and their families.

Children’s After School Craft @ Main Library
March 6 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Make something!

Writer’s Meetup @ Main Library
March 7 at 10:30am-Noon
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room
Calling all aspiring writers! Discuss topics writers want to explore, and have the opportunity to share information, get feedback on ideas and writing, and give and receive support and encouragement.

Sewing Program: Stitch and Sew Redondo @ North Branch Library
March 7 at 11:00am-2:00pm
North Branch Library Meeting Room
Both Adults and Teens are invited to this program. Attendees need to bring a sewing machine to the program and some additional supplies.

Spanish Language Practice @ Main Library
March 7 at 2:00pm-3:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Both Adults and Teens are invited to this program. Improve your basic Spanish grammar and language skills under the guidance of a Spanish-speaking facilitator Olga Stohr. Participants should know a little Spanish.

Spanish Language Practice @ North Branch Library
March 9 at 6:15pm-7:45pm
North Branch Library Meeting Room
Both Adults and Teens are invited to this program. Improve your Spanish language skills through conversational practice under the guidance of a Spanish-speaking facilitator Nichols Brown. Participants should already know a little Spanish.

Teen Program @ Main Library – Doggo Study Break with Meredith
March 10 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room

Poetry Workshop @ Main Library
March 14 at 10:30am-Noon
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room
Both seasoned poets and beginners are welcome.

Lummox Poetry Readings @ Main Library
March 14 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Join us to listen to readings from local poets who are published in the Annual Lummox Poetry Anthology. Hosted by R.D. Armstrong, a.k.a. Raindog.

Italian Language Practice @ Main Library
March 14 at 2:00pm-3:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room
Both Adults and Teens are invited to this program. Improve your Italian language skills through conversational practice under the guidance of an Italian-speaking facilitator Patrizio Grifoni. Participants should already know a little Italian.

Coder Dojo Workshop for Children @ North Branch Library
March 14 at 3:00pm – 4:30pm
North Branch Library Meeting Room
For grades K-8. Registration is required. To register go to: https://zen.coderdojo.com/dashboard/dojo/us/redondo-beach-ca/north-branch-redondo-beach-public-library
Bring: A laptop/Chromebook with WiFi capability and a Parent. If you are 12 or under your parent must stay with you during the session

Special Children’s Craft and Teen Craft – Shamrock Shenanigans
March 17 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Main Library Storytime Room

Adult Book Discussion of the Month @ Main Library – Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
March 17 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room
The discussion is led by Senior Librarian, Erin Schoonover. Read the book and talk about it, or just come to learn more about the book.

Meditation Workshop – Reduce Stress Through Meditation
March 17 at 6:30am-7:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Learn about the benefits of meditation and learn a simple meditation technique you can practice.

Virtual Reality @ Main Library
March 20 at 3:00pm-4:30pm
Main Library
For ages 9+

French Language Practice @ Main Library
March 21 at 2:00pm-3:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room
Both Adults and Teens are invited to this program. Improve your French language skills through conversational practice. Participants should already know a little French to participate.

Coder Dojo Workshop for Children @ Main Library
March 21 at 3:00pm – 4:30pm
North Branch Library Meeting Room
For grades K-8. Registration is required. To register go to: https://zen.coderdojo.com/dashboard/dojo/us/redondo-beach-ca/north-branch-redondo-beach-public-library
Bring: A laptop/Chromebook with WiFi capability and a Parent. If you are 12 or under your parent must stay with you during the session

Lego Programs @ Main Library
March 25 at 5:00pm -6:00pm
Main Library Storytime Room
For Children 6 months and up and their families.

Fantastic Fridays for Homeschoolers @ Main Library
March 27 at 10:00am -11:30am
Main Library Storytime Room
Signups required – see Children’s Librarian for details.

College Prep 101 @ Main Library
March 28 at 1:00pm-3:00pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
Students and families will learn more about preparing for college including admissions, applications, test prep and student perspectives. Sponsored by AAUW and the Tech Trek Alumnae Group.

Children’s After School Craft @ North Branch Library
March 31 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
North Branch Library Meeting Room
Make something!

Turning Point: The Quest for a Cure. A Documentary Film
March 31 at 5:00pm-7:30pm
Main Library 2nd floor Meeting Room
An award-winning documentary film about finding a cure for Alzheimer’s. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Seating is limited, please RSVP 310.374.3426 ext. 256

STORYTIMES

Note: Some storytimes have changed. For more information check the Library’s online calendar of events. Go to: www.redondo.org/library then click on the Calendar of Events for up-to-date information on Children’s storytimes.
Baby Lapsit (0 to 18 months with caregiver)** @ Main Library
Tuesdays at 10:15am-10:45am (3/3, 3/24 & 3/31)
Main Library Storytime Room
Babies 0-18 months and their caregivers join in a fun storytime full of songs, rhymes and fingerplays!
**Session is limited to 40 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. Get your numbered pass in the lobby starting at 10:00am.

Ready To Read (3 & 4 year olds) @ Main Library
Wednesdays at 12:30pm-1:00pm (3/4 & 3/25)
Main Library Storytime Room
Children ages 3 to 5 years are encouraged to participate in this storytime. Each themed storytime includes literacy concepts to help get children ready to READ! Get your name tag at the Children’s desk starting at 12:15pm.

Toddler Storytime (18 to 36 months with caregiver) ** @ Main Library
Thursdays at 10:15am-10:45am (3/5 & 3/26)
Main Library Storytime Room
Toddlers ages 18-36 months enjoy age-appropriate stories, silly songs, rhymes and movement the incorporate emergent literacy concepts such as sounds, shapes, colors and counting.
**Session is limited to 40 individuals. Get your numbered pass in the lobby at 10:00am.

Family Storytime @ North Branch Library
Thursday at 1:00pm-1:30pm (3/26)
North Branch Library Meeting Room
Children of all ages and their caregivers join in a fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, stories and movement. No sign-up or tickets needed.

SPECIAL STORYTIMES

Chinese Musical Play with Ni Hao Storytime @ Main Library
March 9 at 11:00am -11:30am
Main Library Storytime Room
**Session is limited to 40 individuals

Dr. Seuss Storytime with Bill Barke @ Main Library
March 11 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Main Library Storytime Room

Dr. Seuss Storytime with Bill Barke @ North Branch Library
March 12 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
North Branch Library Meeting Room

Mandarin Storytime with Ni Hao @ Main Library
March 18 at 10:15am-10:45am
Main Library Storytime Room