Events Calendar

Join us for a needle-crafting group for ages 6 and up, meeting on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

Experience nature through art and observation. Learn how to use writing, drawing, and the five senses to study the nature around you.

Experience nature through art and observation! Create a nature journal with drawings and writings to document what you see and learn.

Cookie decorating for kids!

Learn how to draw one or two characters from the Addams Family animated series. Evan Burse will walk you through the drawing process step by step.

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.

Join us every Friday afternoon for a free-play session with LEGO-style bricks.

A friendly foray into the world of open-access tools available to anyone with a computer and a desire to preserve digital media with future-forward practices in mind.

FoSLL Sewing Club: Make Your Own Tote Bag series.

Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen.

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 the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents who share a passion for yarn.

STAR Volunteers read and tell stories with children at the library.

Play the Trading Card Game (TGC), make Pokemon themed crafts, and share your love of Pokemon!

Join us for knitting and crochet!

Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers, or a variety of almost any kind of paper.

Bring along your notebooks or planners, and join us for a time of relaxation with journaling!

In this workshop, participants will use shibori and indigo natural-dye techniques to dye a napkin/bandana to take home.

Kids can make their own tote bag and charm. Learn about Girl Scouts. RSVP for supply purposes.

Practice makes perfect, join us for drawing exercises!

During Latino Heritage Month, kids can pick up a take-home craft to make their own lucha libre masks.

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…

Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabric arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome.