Events Calendar

Whether you’re looking to master your first stitch or just want a cozy spot to work on your current project, we’ve got a seat for you!

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…

Meet up with other crafters in your community for knitting, crochet, & sewing!

Spend your Tuesdays this summer making arts and crafts!

Join us for an afternoon storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. After storytime, we will create a Hug-a-Sloth craft.

Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Discover the cultural meaning behind these sweet treats while learning how to shape and fill them, including colorful, fruity…

Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Central Library by decoupaging catalog cards. Once dry, you can use the card as a cool bookmark! Open to ages 12-18.Celebra los cien años de la biblioteca central decorando cartas de catálogo. Puedes usar la…

Trends may change, but tie-dye is here to stay! We will have a limited supply of white t-shirts available, but participants are also welcome to bring their own t-shirts or tote bags to dye. All necessary tie-dye materials will be provided. This event…

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Create and decorate your own paper doll using supplies provided. All ages are welcome to attend!Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge and receive prizes while supplies last…

Celebrate the Central Library's 100th birthday by creating zines about the Roaring Twenties! L.A. Zinefest will demonstrate how to create mini-zines that participants can fill with their own stories, thoughts, or poetry related to Los Angeles from…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of soft cheeses at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a yogurt, butter, and cheese zine.

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.

Learn all about tie dye and make your own colorful bandana or tote bag. All supplies are provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own tshirt or other white clothing to dye.This activity is for teens and tweens 11-18 only.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where mindfulness meets crafting! This program combines an informal, open conversation about managing teen stress with the relaxing art of Zen gardening. We provide everything you need to build a stunning, personalized…

Geared for ages 10 and above.

Toddlers-age 6 are invited to wear old clothes to paint on a variety of surfaces and structures! This program will take place outside using tempera paint.

Join us for a craft program for ages 1-4. We will make two dessert crafts.

Chomp away at summer and join us for a fun take-homecraft! We will be using Popsicle sticks and chenille stems to make silly alligators. Hope to see you later, alligators!

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

Learn basic machine sewing, bring your own project or alteration, and get help from an experienced sewist! "Free Sew" Sessions, offered by the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club, are unstructured, "office hour" style workshops where…

Design your own custom tote bag using colorful fabric markers, stencils, and summer-inspired art! Create a bag for beach days, books, shopping, or everyday use while showing off your personal style. Ages 9-18.

Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed.

Make ice cream, then add your favorite toppings!

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…