Events Calendar

Join us to make ocean-themed crafts to take home. A fun craft program for children.

Design a beach scene with sand and assorted mini-figures, including a wooden person and beach ball you can hand-paint. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This program is for teens…

Dive into city-themed stories, build tall skyscrapers, and create a large city mural.

Craft the Stress Away

Since July 30 is International Friendship Day, join us to make a friendship bracelet for yourself and a bestie!

We will create something new each Wednesday as we learn new ways to express ourselves.

Learn about personal archiving best practices and resources available at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can also bring your embroidery, crochet, or knitting project. Please bring your own supplies. Aprenda cómo usar una máquina de coser o utilice la máquina para sus proyectos…

Decorate your drink holder!

Learn basic machine sewing, bring your own project or alteration, and get help from an experienced sewist! "Free Sew" Sessions, offered by the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club, are unstructured, "office hour" style workshops where…

"Let's Get in a Pickle Together!" is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces the basic concepts of fermentation and vinegar pickling for home kitchens. All materials and ingredients will be provided, and participants will also…

Turn ordinary rocks into colorful works of art! Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon of painting fun. Create inspiring designs, cute characters, patterns, or positive messages to keep or share with others. Ages 9-18.

Starting your own veggies, herbs or flowers doesn't have to be expensive –– this workshop will give some creative ways to up-cycle everyday materials into seedling pots to start your next garden. During this workshop we will also cover making your…

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 Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a jam making zine.

Ever dream of self-publishing? Now's your chance! Express yourself and create a zine!

In this interactive workshop suitable for ages 7-18 and their parents, participants will make seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds.

Join us for a fun-filled time with stories, songs, and craft activities for the whole family.

Learn how to mix sidewalk chalk with water to create thick, vibrant color and make pictures outside.

Calling all young creators! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for Builder’s Club, a fun, hands-on program where kids design and build with bricks. Bring your imagination and create with friends at the library!This program is for children of…

Join us for a great family face painting program. A professional face painter will paint a design of your choice.

Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older.

Stop by the library for a craft to take home or stay and work on the craft in the library.

Join us in the community room for an hour of creative fun! Make your own greeting cards to send to friends and family. An adult must accompany children under 13.