Events Calendar

Express yourself with temporary body art. Cosmetic grade markers, temporary tattoos, and henna cones will be available to experiment and play with.

Join us for our DIY Teen Snack hack! Learn fun, healthy and creative ways to fuel your next hike, marathon or road trip! With these delicious teen snack hacks you will make some tasty morsels to energize your summer fun! Teens and Tweens only. Teen…

Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas.

Join us for an epic adventure! D&D is a fantasy tabletop role playing game where players work together to succeed on their quests. Let's roll some dice!

Join us to discover the history of ceramics and create a clay invention to take home. This program is intended for teens.

Join guest performer Snooknuk for a magical pop musical adventure that brings joy, learning, and fun for the whole family! "Snooknuk and Friends Live" will take kids and parents on an interactive journey featuring original songs that promote empathy…

Using brayer rollers and an assortment of rubber stamps, create your own design on a tote bag. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This program is for teens ages 11 and older.

Learn how to put your horror idea to paper, crowdfund, and make your film with horror filmmaker and Latinxorcist founder Josè Chavez. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to craft a very small, colorful beach in a bottle. Program limited to 12 patrons, sign up in advance at the Reference Desk after June 1.

Have you ever wondered how an animated movie gets made? Come by for a presentation by animator Starr Horton on how different types of animation work, and ask any questions you want about your favorite animated movies and media! Includes a hands-on…

Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by.

The Center provides education classes and links community members to local support services including: substance use prevention services for alcohol abuse, drug use, and substance abuse disorders. Speak to a representative at the library to get…

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…

Need volunteer hours? Earn them at the Pio Pico-Koreatown Branch Library!

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

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Join us as we explore how ceramics evolved from Mesoamerican times to today. Our instructor will teach you the history of Zapotec-American art styles, using clay you can mold and shape as part of a hands-on art experiment, and then take your clay…

Come join other chess players for some serious fun!

Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library!Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring timeless treasures and new favorites.

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…

Join us for a musical afternoon with INCA. The show includes music and instruments from the native Incas (Andean style), from the Hispanic communities of the coastal areas (Criollo style) and the Afro-Peruvian people from the villages south of Lima…

Join a group of peers to make a difference at the library! The Teen Council offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other teens, and collaborate on projects while earning community service hours.

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