Events Calendar

Make your own soap this summer! Melt your soap base, add your fragrance and dyes, then pour your soap into a fun-shaped mold.

Ever wondered what the sun really looks like? Join us for a public viewing session on a solar telescope facilitated by Casey Cooper, a Griffith Observatory astronomer.

Explore the science in everyday life. Discover how to use common household items to conduct simple, fun, and easy science experiments, such as exploding sandwich bags and more.

Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to enhance our mental and physical well-being through the arts and humanities. You will…

Join us for a lively discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. All are welcome!

Kids! Make your own bubble wand and test it out on our patio (outdoors).

What looks like reading a book and crafts for the kids, is actually a literacy program that gives parents tips and tricks on helping their young ones read. Presented by Families for Literacy.

Meet the Rams mascot Rampage and go home with a free book.

Join us for a lively discussion of the 1914 short story collection Dubliners by James Joyce.

Summer reading at the library with Artsy kids. We will be doing canvas painting. There will be step-by-step instructions on how to create a canvas painting while also giving participants the freedom to change aspects or the entirety of the piece. By…

USC's Roybal Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's LA will be on hand to educate individuals about their work and provide Alzheimer's and dementia-related resources.

Build with us! Ages 4 years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site.

Join the Library's social worker, Rachelle Clayton Smith, for a bi-weekly journaling support group. You will learn how to reflect through writing, explore your creativity, and build stress relief skills! You can connect with others on their wellness…

Learn about one of the earliest forms of printmaking - the monoprint or single-run print!In this workshop led by Forager Crafts, you will create one-of-a-kind artwork by layering heavyweight paper onto a printing block then drawing an original design…

Come and enjoy the culture of Ancient Mexico with Martin Espino! You will learn to sing in Native Languages of Mexico like Maya and Nahuatl and play authentic ancient percussion instruments.All ages welcome.Please note: Program will take place…

Help turn the library sidewalks into colorful works of art! Join us for a fun outdoor chalk drawing event where you can create bright designs, inspiring messages, doodles, games, and summer-themed masterpieces. Whether you’re an experienced artist or…

Join us for a fun and relaxing time as we paint wooden animal cutouts.

Join Taty Hernandez of Lumbre Ceramics to learn about the development of the technology that is ceramics from the Mesoamerican time period to today! Children will play with clay and create a clay invention to take home. For ages 5 and up.

Join us for The Rainbow Beard Show, an interactive experience hosted by Ricky Rainbow Beard featuring puppets, games, stories, songs, and special guests. Every show explores a theme created for kids ages 4–8 (and their adults). This one is all about…

Make a design on thin plastic sheets and then watch as they shrink and harden in the oven! Easy to learn and super fun.

Our Manga Book Club aims to unite manga and anime lovers! We will be reading Komi Can't Communicate during our meeting! Each month, we cover a different series and focus on the first volume. This club is for teens by teens! Would you like to suggest…

Discover your signature voice through hands-on vocal exercises, class participation, and vocal scales. Learn techniques to restore healing to the voice and also gain some insight into the audition process.

Join Doug Frankel, long time Meditator and national speaker, as he reveals how the power of meditation can help us transform our lives. There will also be a short meditation sitting and time for questions and answers.

INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. Enjoy dancers performing in their traditional dress, listen to mystical music, and hear the unique sounds and instruments from Peru…