5 things to do in Los Angeles, CA — Monday, August 31, 2026

Picked each day from verified Los Angeles-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

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  1. American Red Cross Blood Drive

    Community at Rowland Heights Library — Meeting Room, starting 10 a.m.

    Make a difference in lives of others by donating blood. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter RHL to schedule an appointment.

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  2. Smarty Pants Storytime

    Community at Hollydale Library, starting 10:30 a.m.

    Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

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  3. Art Activity for Adults with Developmental Differences

    Community at East Rancho Dominguez Library — Meeting Room, starting 11 a.m.

    Join us for a fun and creative art program where you’ll explore different materials and techniques to make your own unique masterpiece. All materials provided.* For adults 18+ with developmental differences and their ca…

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  4. Parent Café

    Community at Hollydale Library, starting 11 a.m.

    Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

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  5. Blood Drive / Campaña de donación de sangre

    Community at Anthony Quinn Library — Meeting Room, starting 1 p.m.

    Help provide hope and cure for healthcare patients in need by donating blood through the American Red Cross. The Blood Drive will be held in the Meeting Room.

    Details from the organizer