Children's Programs

Library Card Sign Up Month

What card lets you travel the world, attend wizardry school, get homework done and help your parents get ideas for cooking dinner? The Signal Hill Public Library card! A library card is cool because you can use it for so many things and it's free. During September, children signing up for a new library card will receive a free Black Bear Diner certificate. 

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PAJAMA MOVIE NIGHT WITH DAISY

Saturday, September 25th, 6:30-8:30pm (Ages 3+)

Put on your coziest jammies, bring a small blanket to sit on and snuggle under and join the library’s resident dinosaur, Daisy, for a movie screening in the Children’s Area. 

A 10-minute intermission will feature free popcorn and drinks for everyone! 

Pre-registration required by calling 562-989-7323

Masks are required.

Spanish Storytime

La Hora del Cuento Espanol - Spanish Storytime 

2nd Monday of every month 

Time: 12:30p.m.

Un programa para todas las edades para niños y familias que desean leer libros, escuchar historias y cantar en español. Mascarilla requerida.

An all-ages program for children and families who wish to read books, listen to stories, and sing in Spanish. Masks are required.



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Fall Storytime

Babies & Toddlers - Wednesday, 10:00 A.M.

Pre-schoolers - Friday, 10:00 A.M.

Space is limited; please arrive early as there will be no admittance once program capacity is reached.

To ensure that all storytime attendees have a safe and enjoyable experience, please follow these guidelines:

  • Please do not attend if any member of your group is experiencing symptoms such as but not limited to, cough, fever or chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, congestion, or runny nose,  and/or nausea.
  • Each member of the group aged 2 and up must wear a mask.
Theatre Workshops

Children's Theatre Workshops

Fridays in October, 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. (Grades 3 - 6 )

Learn the art and fundamentals of stage performance and theater production with Jewel Box Children’s Theatre Company! Each week will vary in activities and no prior experience is necessary. Children under age 8 must have a parent that remains in attendance during the workshop. 

Masks are required. 

In-N-Out Cover to Cover Program

The In-N-Out Cover to Cover reading program is back and has gone virtual! Children will receive an award of one free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books read, up to three awards! 

Register for Cover to Cover Club

If you participated in a reading program with the Library in the last 3 years, you may already have an account with our book logging site, Beanstack. Please call your local library if you have trouble accessing your account.

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Connecting with an online tutor is easy and free. You just need a library card and a computer or mobile device with internet access. Help is available everyday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for K-12 students.

K- 12 Homework Help

Students (and parents!) can get help in math, science, English, social studies and writing. Professionally trained and experienced tutors work online with students in grades K-12 and adult learners. Online tutoring is also available for AP level class work and intro-level college coursework. The student and tutor communicate in a virtual classroom with chat and two-way white boards. 

 Need Help? Contact Tutor.com for frequently asked questions and technical support.

ABCMOUSE 2020

Free Early Learning Resource 

http://www.abcmouse.com/library_account

ABCmouse.com is a global education initiative of Age of Learning, Inc. Their goal is to help children build a strong foundation for future academic success by providing a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum to greatly assist early learners to succeed in pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary school program. This resource is free and patron do not need to sign-in to use. 

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Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones! Log reading and earn badges all along the way.

To register and track your reading visit Beanstack. Don't forget to download the Beanstack app from Google Play or the Apple App Store to make tracking what you read even easier.