Events Calendar

Looking to learn how to draw? Join us to explore sketchbook practice and create your own with the provided materials. Then, use various art supplies to make artwork based on the weekly prompt. All supplies included. Recommended for ages 13 and up.e…

Join us for a hands-on adult workshop where you can create a personalized portrait journal! Participants will have the opportunity to decorate a journal cover using a printed portrait photo, collage materials, stickers, markers, and other creative…

Join us during drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Sewing and embroidery machines available by appointment.

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…

Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabric arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome.

Join us in the first-floor meeting room with your latest project to exchange ideas, techniques, and learn new stitches from fellow crafters.

Children and their caregivers are invited to make a craft and play in the community room.

Books, Hooks, & Needles!

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.

Using a variety of fabric paints, markers, stencils, and stamps, create a colorful image on a tea towel. 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…

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.

Working on an archiving project? Learn & share in a relaxed setting while enjoying light refreshments and a collage session.

Crafts for ages 1-4!

Discover best practices and resources for personal archiving at the Los Angeles Public Library.

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…

Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring for adults to celebrate Central 100 together. We will have Central 100 coloring sheets, catalog cards, colored pencils, and the Branch Stamp. Feel free to bring any art supplies that you might need.

Join us for a fun-filled time with stories, songs, and craft activities for the whole family.

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…

Join us for a sensory-friendly, whimsy-inspired program!

Teen Craft Corner is a program for teens to get together and create crafts and art projects.

Learn to make norigae with a kit! The kit will include instructions on three basic knots that can be used to make beautiful and intricate decorations. Also included will be materials and zines on norigae history and other uses.

Get crafty and personalize your school notebook!

Spark your creativity with Perler Beads and transform them into bookmarks, key chains and more!

Join us to welcome multidisciplinary artist, Brenda Chi, who will present a drawing workshop and discuss her work, her journey as an artist, and the many inspirations that have influenced her in Los Angeles.