Events Calendar

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Benjamin Franklin pop-up.At our pop-up you can:Have your library questions answeredGet help downloading e-books…

Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood Sing is a free, weekly drop-in community music workshop facilitated by local…

Art teachers from Artsy Kidss will join us to lead a painting workshop and create your own beach sunset artwork. Our instructor offers step-bystep instruction on how to create a specific painting while also giving participants the freedom to change…

Join us after school for our imaginative craft-teen program. Get ready for a blend of fun and creativity as we rotate through various crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.Please contact…

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Join us for a movie matinee!

Join us for a chill hangout where LGBTQIA+ teens and allies can come together to share interests and connect!

Join our Teen Book Club this summer! In our first meeting, we began the book The White Guy Dies First together.At this meeting, we will share our final thoughts on the book. Teens who were present at both meetings will receive a special prize. This…

This crash course will introduce you to basic photography techniques needed to make beautiful images to share with friends and family using a simple digital camera or your own smartphone. Learn different features/modes on cameras and the differences…

Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas.

Explore a world of magic and adventure with the classic roleplaying game.

The Teen Craft Corner is a monthly event where teens can express their creative side and experiment with various art mediums and formats. All skill levels welcome.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games, video games, or card games, we have something for all teens!

Calling all teen filmmakers! Documentary Filmmaker Chica Barbosa will walk you through the step-by-step process of crafting stories and characters in documentary filmmaking. For ages 12-18.

Welcome back teen council! Please join us to reconnect in our brand new teen area, furnished by our Youth Empowering Sensory Spaces grant!

What are credit scores? How do they impact me? Will they help me buy a car? Find out! This workshop is aimed to help teens understand how credit scores make an impact in our life.

Make your own soap this summer! Melt your soap base, add your fragrance and dyes, then pour your soap into a fun-shaped mold.

Join certified food preservation instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home.This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

Ever wondered what the sun really looks like? Join us for a public viewing session on a solar telescope facilitated by Casey Cooper, a Griffith Observatory astronomer.

Design and create your own pin buttons!

Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by.

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to enhance our mental and physical well-being through the arts and humanities. You will…

Need volunteer hours? Earn them at the Pio Pico-Koreatown Branch Library!