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  • Animator Evan Burse posing at his desk

    How to Draw Superheroes

    Join animation professional Evan Burse in a hands-on class, and learn how to draw the Mandalorian and Grogu!This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

    • Date: 7/14/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Platt
  • Image of Paul Thompson being surrounded by some of his robotic creations

    Robot Building and Other Animatronics

    Ever wonder how full-size entertainment robots come to life? Join us for an exciting live presentation and demonstration, diving into the fascinating world of animatronics! Get up close with multiple full-size robots, learn about the materials used…

    • Date: 7/14/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Westwood Branch Library
  • A grouping of multicolored books arranged in a random way.

    World Cultures Reading Circle Book Discusion

    Please join the World Cultures Reading Circle in the Community Room to discuss Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis. New members welcome.

    • Date: 7/14/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM
    • Location: Westchester - Loyola Village
  • Adults working on crafts

    Adult Crafting Wednesdays "Rock Art

    Join us for rock art. Make your own designs in beautiful colored rock. Make it as a gift to yourself or give your creation to a friend or a loved one. Join us in the beautiful confines of the library and meet new friends.

    • Date: 7/15/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM
    • Location: Chatsworth
  • number 2026 with flags inside

    Central Library Soccer Celebration: W99 vs W100, Semi Final

    Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

    • Date: 7/15/2026
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • books

    Book Club: Beautiful World, Where Are You

    Join us for a lively discussion of the 2021 novel Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney.

    • Date: 7/15/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Granada Hills
  • heather nevell; sound bath

    Sound Bath and Energy Healing

    Join us for a sound bath meditation led by Heather Nevell. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Chairs will be available for those who need them. This program is made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los…

    • Date: 7/15/2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM
    • Location: Playa Vista
  • Robots and Animatronics with Paul Thompson

    Robot Building and Other Animatronics With Paul Thompson

    Join us for a special presentation with animatronic robot builder Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible creations, learn about the engineering involved and watch them perform!This event is free and open to all…

    • Date: 7/15/2026
    • Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Encino - Tarzana
  • An assortment of sewing materials and tools.

    Stitch Society: Dog Bandanas

    Sew a dog bandana for that special pup in your life!

    • Date: 7/15/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Atwater Village
  • Black and white illustration of a typewriter.

    Creative Writing Workshop

    Explore creative writing in a fun, supportive environment! Each session will include some combination of writing exercises, readings, discussion, and opportunities for sharing and feedback. Suggested homework will also be provided to keep you writing…

    • Date:

      7/15/2026

    • Location: Sherman Oaks
  • Mature students learning computer skills in a classroom.

    Ayuda con Computación

    Si usted es un principiante en el uso de una computadora y tiene preguntas sobre cómo hacer una búsqueda en el Internet o como utilizar correo electrónico, nosotros le podemos ayudar en español.Usted debe de tener una tarjeta de la biblioteca para…

    • Date: 7/16/2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • An assortment of craft supplies, paints, markers and hands with scissors cutting paper.

    DIY Personalized Books

    Workshop participants will make individually personalized books that can serve as diaries, albums, or scrapbooks. Participants can choose from various types of bound and folded book designs. Materials including various types of paper, thread, ribbon…

    • Date: 7/16/2026
    • Time: 3:30 PM
    • Location: Edendale
  • adult male making a gray and brown art figure out of clay

    Air Dry Clay Designs

    Design your own creations using Air Dry Clay! All necessary materials will be provided.

    • Date: 7/16/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM
  • collage of 6 photos taken in Highland Park

    Walk, Click, Post: Highland Park Photo Walk

    Join your neighbors for an evening stroll through the heart of Highland Park! This summer, we aren't just walking for exercise—we’re on a mission to capture the iconic images that define our corner of L.A.Walk: A scenic group determined loop through…

    • Date: 7/16/2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM
    • Location: Arroyo Seco
  • A group of seated young adults hold a discussion

    French Conversation Group

    Join us at the Brentwood Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library for our new French Conversation Group, designed for native and near-native French speakers. Connect with fellow Francophones as you engage with recent articles from the French press…

    • Date:

      7/17/2026

    • Location: Brentwood
  • Photo of person meditating in the fields.

    Guided Meditation for Skin & Gut Health

    Join Sun Chung, a local skin & gut health specialist, for a relaxing guided meditation designed to calm the mind, ease stress, and support your body's natural healing. The series explores the connection between self-worth, the nervous system, and…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Palms - Rancho Park
  • Bingo boards with Music Notes.

    Music Bingo: The Songs of Stranger Things

    Join us as we visit the Songs of Stranger Things in this unique Bingo game. While this program is normally for adults, this time, youth and teens who are Stranger Things/80s music fans and would enjoy 1.5 hours of Music Bingo are invited. No Bingo or…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: Sherman Oaks
  • Two people smiling

    ​World Cinema Series: Oasis

    After his release from prison for a hit-and-run, the impulsive and childish Hong Jong-du befriends Gong-ju, the victim's daughter, who is suffering from severe cerebral palsy. Through a series of clandestine meetings, the two develop an improbable…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • a close up of a variety of game pieces on top of a chess board

    Modern Tabletop Games

    Mark Your Calendar for Fun!

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Jefferson
  • dark blue image with popcorn, film, and film canister in the forground

    Summer Movie Screening - Back to the Future

    Join us at the Cypress Park Library for our Summer Movies series featuring the 1985 classic Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox and Crispin Glover. Follow Marty McFly as he travels back to 1955, where he encounters familiar faces from the…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Cypress Park
  • a person works on an embroidery project

    Embroidery Workshop

    Join us to learn basic embroidery and contribute to a collaborative artwork inspired by Palisadian oral histories and the local landscape. No experience is needed, and the workshop welcomes ages 12 and up. Bring a spirit of creativity and openness…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Location: Palisades
  • The photograph on the left is a bottle of kombucha. In the middle is Brie holding a jug of kombucha. To the right is a jar of kombucha.

    Kombucha and Other Homemade Drinks

    Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make kombucha and other fermented sodas at home. The presentation includes tasting samples and a kombucha zine. 

Please bring a clean pint or…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM
    • Location: Eagle Rock
  • Two men making funny faces

    A Movie & Snacks: Anaconda

    A group of friends is going through a midlife crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth, but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. A fun, action-packed, comedy movie. Rated PG-13.Starring: Jack Black, Paul Rudd…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location: Van Nuys
  • the number 2026 with flags in the design

    Central Library Soccer Celebration: L101 vs L102, Bronze Final

    Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

    • Date: 7/18/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
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