Children and caregivers participate in music, nursery rhymes, simple stories and books. The class is limited to 20 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1343. No class on November 20.

Course #11128

An after-school mathematics homework help program will be offered for Cerritos residents. Students should bring their math homework and a book to read. A parent or designated individual is required to sign students in and out of each class meeting. Space is limited to 15 participants per class. No class on November 20.

Course #11129

Children and parents will participate in 30-45 minutes of songs and movement activities that enhance both the growth and fine motor skills of the child. The class is limited to 20 participants. No class on November 20.

Course #11134

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of Lotería! Lotería is a traditional Latin American game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers. Learn how to play this Mexican bingo-style game with the whole family.

An after-school homework help program will be offered for Cerritos residents. Students should bring their homework and a book to read. A parent or designated individual is required to sign students in and out of each class meeting. Space is limited to 10 participants per class. No class on November 21.

Course #11135

Create a beautiful succulent terrarium. Materials will be provided. Space is limited to 18 participants. This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Course #11177

An after-school homework help program will be offered for Cerritos residents. Students should bring their homework and a book to read. A parent or designated individual is required to sign students in and out of each class meeting. Space is limited to 10 participants per class. No class on November 22.

Course #11136

Participants will learn about different types of indigenous plants that are appropriate for Southern California home gardens. This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Cerritos Library’s 30-45 minute storytimes incorporating stories and audience participation will be held in the Little Theater. Only children registered for storytime may be brought to the program. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Course #11167

Children who are able to read are invited to participate in special read aloud sessions. These children will be teamed up with energetic teens during this weekly program. To be eligible for this program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 15 participants. No class on November 23.

Course #11137

Participants will construct an abstract art piece using household items, including recyclables and single-use plastics. By exploring innovative ways to repurpose old materials, we contribute to reducing waste in our landfills and play a vital role in minimizing our carbon footprint. Space is limited to 15 participants. This program was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Course #11178

To celebrate October Arts Month, Cerritos Library will showcase an interactive exhibition of the City's sculpture maquettes from the Artwork in Public Places collection. This exhibition will be held in the Skyline Room on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend this one-day event, with special efforts made to be inclusive for visually impaired individuals.

Children and caregivers participate in music, nursery rhymes, simple stories and books. The class is limited to 20 participants. For more information, call (562) 916-1343. No class on November 20.

Course #11128

An after-school mathematics homework help program will be offered for Cerritos residents. Students should bring their math homework and a book to read. A parent or designated individual is required to sign students in and out of each class meeting. Space is limited to 15 participants per class. No class on November 20.

Course #11129

Children and parents will participate in 30-45 minutes of songs and movement activities that enhance both the growth and fine motor skills of the child. The class is limited to 20 participants. No class on November 20.

Course #11134

An after-school homework help program will be offered for Cerritos residents. Students should bring their homework and a book to read. A parent or designated individual is required to sign students in and out of each class meeting. Space is limited to 10 participants per class. No class on November 21.

Course #11135

An after-school homework help program will be offered for Cerritos residents. Students should bring their homework and a book to read. A parent or designated individual is required to sign students in and out of each class meeting. Space is limited to 10 participants per class. No class on November 22.

Course #11136

Come and join us for some spooky movies that are perfect for the whole family! Space is limited to 40 participants.

"Goosebumps" (2015) Rated PG

Course #11514

Participants will learn about the process of pressing flowers and how to create designs with the materials. An assortment of both natural and dyed flowers and foliage will be arranged on a 4x6 inch plexiglass frame. Space is limited to 15 participants. This program is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Course #11476

Cerritos Library’s 30-45 minute storytimes incorporating stories and audience participation will be held in the Little Theater. Only children registered for storytime may be brought to the program. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Course #11472

Children who are able to read are invited to participate in special read aloud sessions. These children will be teamed up with energetic teens during this weekly program. To be eligible for this program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 15 participants. No class on November 23.

Course #11137

In preparation for the upcoming annular solar eclipse on October 14, discover the science of solar eclipses through various activities and hands-on learning. The program will feature a presentation by Angel Zhu of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Exoplanet Exploration Program.

Students will learn about the human eye in this fun hands-on biology workshop! Children will use lab equipment to examine and dissect an animal eye specimen. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Course #11477

Los Sánchez brings a family-based approach to mariachi music. This performance will feature different interpretations of mariachi and arrangements by Esbeyde Sánchez, eldest of the quartet.

Join us as we learn about and view an Annular Solar Eclipse. Patrons are invited to meet near the “Tsunami” sculpture in front of the library to view the early morning annular eclipse beginning at 8 a.m. as part of the library’s participation in SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) program. Special solar viewing glasses will be distributed to the first 200 participants. Participants will also have have the opportunity to view the eclipse through a telescope with a special solar filter. Following the viewing, those in attendance can enjoy a variety of hands-on eclipse-related activities in the Skyline Room. Distribution of eclipse glasses will begin outside at 8 a.m.