Join us for a highly interactive magic show, where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer.This program is fun for families of all ages.This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Mid…
Build and play with STEM focused hands on learning building blocks, Magnet Tiles and board games.Construye y juega con bloques de construcción, piezas magnéticas y juegos de mesa que fomentan el aprendizaje práctico centrado en STEM.
Join us for a hands-on pickling workshop and enjoy an introduction to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen. L.A. based Chinese American fermented food advocate and instructor, Jessica Wang, brings pickling tips and…
Let's upcycle coffee grounds into clay! Participants will learn to make clay from readily available, eco-friendly materials, then use it to create something. Instructions will be provided on making pinch pots, but participants may create whatever…
Teens will participate in a fun, creative visualization exercise to help them identify their dreams, goals, and desires. This will be followed by a session where they will create their own vision boards. All necessary supplies will be provided…
Join us for tie-dyeing on our patio. We will provide a bandana, or you may bring one item to dye (such as a t-shirt--we can't accommodate dyeing heavy items like pants). We recommend clean, cotton materials to hold the dye well. This program will be…
Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These colorful and nutritious rolls are a popular Korean snack, often enjoyed with a flavorful dipping sauce, and are…
Welcome Summer 2026 with 100s of nature and beach themed stencils. Decorate your own t-shirt or other fabric item, or choose one of our canvas bags.Fabric paints are permanent and cannot be washed out, accidental stains are a possibility. We suggest…
Drew Barrymore made her directing debut with Whip It (2009, rated PG-13), the heartfelt and high-energy story of a girl who finds acceptance with a rowdy team of roller derby girls. Indie rock-loving misfit Bliss (Ellen Page) lives in a small Texas…
Let’s welcome Summer with a fun afternoon of coloring!We will provide coloring pages and colored pencils for the program. Coloring can be a form of therapy and we always want to promote different ways to de-stress in the library. Soft, relaxing music…
Join us for a fun children's movie! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could…
Want to wear your neighborhood pride on your sleeve—or your backpack?Drop by our teen button-making workshop and design your own wearable mail from the West Coast. We’re turning maps, retro LA postcards, metro passes, and street art aesthetics into…
Join us for our Summer With the Library program! This week features Joe Gandelman, who will be sure to amaze everyone with his skills on Ventriloquism! All ages are welcome to attend. Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge…
Discover the joy of making Korean mini-kimbap! In this interactive, hands-on class, you will learn how to prepare, assemble, and roll these colorful, nutritious seaweed rice rolls. Packed with fresh vegetables and savory fillings, and served with a…
Animation professional Evan Burse will demonstrate how to draw a superhero, and then do an actual drawing lesson for participants. Evan has worked the following popular animated shows: Teen Titans, Scooby Doo, Black Panther, Batman: Brave & the Bold…
Join us for indoor and outdoor play for children 0–8! Explore LEGO®, a play kitchen, art, light tables, Car Town, sensory bins, baby toys, games, and outdoor fun.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of…
Come and express your creativity! High-quality drawing pencils, erasers, colored pencils and drawing paper provided. Draw an original artwork or just relax with a coloring sheet.Open to all middle and high school students.
Celebrate the summertime by learning the basics of spray painting! Intended for ages 13-18.Celebra el verano con aprender los fundamentos de la pintura con aerosol. Para edades 13-18.
Join us as we continue to discuss The House of Beauty, a book about the real life horrors of the beauty industry. No registration required, join us even if you have not read the book!