Events Calendar

In this three-part workshop, participants will enhance their public speaking and debating skills under the guidance of a high school debate champion.

Join us for a family movie day! Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Join us for an engaging introduction to Latin, Roman history, and mythology. Discover how 60% of English vocabulary is rooted in Latin. Our lessons will focus on useful derivatives and connections to modern language. Learning Latin not only boosts…

Create a pressed flower booklet or bookmark!

Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Benjamin Franklin pop-up.At our pop-up you can:Have your library questions answeredGet help downloading e-books…

Art teachers from Artsy Kidss will join us to lead a painting workshop and create your own beach sunset artwork. Our instructor offers step-bystep instruction on how to create a specific painting while also giving participants the freedom to change…

Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood Sing is a free, weekly drop-in community music workshop facilitated by local…

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 after school for our imaginative craft-teen program. Get ready for a blend of fun and creativity as we rotate through various crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.Please contact…

Join us for a movie matinee!

Join certified food preservation instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home.This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

Join our Teen Book Club this summer! In our first meeting, we began the book The White Guy Dies First together.At this meeting, we will share our final thoughts on the book. Teens who were present at both meetings will receive a special prize. This…

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.

This crash course will introduce you to basic photography techniques needed to make beautiful images to share with friends and family using a simple digital camera or your own smartphone. Learn different features/modes on cameras and the differences…

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.

Explore a world of magic and adventure with the classic roleplaying game.

The Teen Craft Corner is a monthly event where teens can express their creative side and experiment with various art mediums and formats. All skill levels welcome.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games, video games, or card games, we have something for all teens!

Calling all teen filmmakers! Documentary Filmmaker Chica Barbosa will walk you through the step-by-step process of crafting stories and characters in documentary filmmaking. For ages 12-18.

Welcome back teen council! Please join us to reconnect in our brand new teen area, furnished by our Youth Empowering Sensory Spaces grant!

What are credit scores? How do they impact me? Will they help me buy a car? Find out! This workshop is aimed to help teens understand how credit scores make an impact in our life.

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