Events Calendar

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Join us for an early celebration of Banned Books Week (October 4 to October 10, 2026) in collaboration with Silver Lake Youth Reading Club! Browse a selection of famously banned books available to borrow and learn about why these titles have been…

Join us for a hands-on program creating calligraphy letters with design elements.

Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you would like to use.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Craft the Stress Away

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Join us for an evening of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome, including new learners! Bring your own needles and yarn if you have them.

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.

Our Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there…

Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month.

To celebrate the Central Library’s 100th anniversary, let's learn how to bind our own accordion-style artist book. This simple, experimental binding uses book board and book cloth, and is great for art books. No stitching is needed, just glue. Your…

Create a unique jigsaw puzzle by designing and decorating your own artwork to take home.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Come make a zine and help build our collection in this monthly creative art lab. Zine content can be personal, political, niche, artistic, or purely visual—there are no rules and no experience is necessary. Basic zine making instructions and…

In honor of Latino Heritage Month, join us for flag coloring pages that celebrate Latino communities, promote cultural awareness, and recognize diverse cultures.

Join us for Zine Club on Zoom, where members of our group meetup in a virtual space to co-work, chat, and share inspiration for whatever projects we're working on. Zine Club is based on the idea of gathering together to create zines, share zines we…

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

In this interactive making workshop, journey back to the Roaring Twenties. Discover the history of the 1920s as you craft a personalized 8-page mini zine using just one sheet of paper. By combining drawing, collage, and storytelling, each participant…

Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory craft. Storytime and Songs: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Craft program: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Meet us offsite at 500 Venice…

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.