Events Calendar

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community of Mar Vista folks who share a love for yarn above…

Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month.

Join us for knitting and crochet!

Learn the basics of machine sewing in this three-part class series.

Learn about the development of ceramic technology from the Mesoamerican period to today! Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop is limited to 15 participants ages 10 -19.

Join Dr. Gloria Arjona as she presents Califorios Unveiled.

Share your original music, art, and creative writing in a supportive space. For ages 11-19.


Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing and embroidery machines.

To celebrate the Central Library’s 100th anniversary, let's learn how to bind our own accordion-style artist book. This simple, experimental binding uses book board and book cloth, and is great for art books. No stitching is needed, just glue. Your…

Turn threads of yarn into a one-of-a-kind work of art!

¡Creando Cultura!

Create a unique jigsaw puzzle by designing and decorating your own artwork to take home.

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

During Latino Heritage Month, kids can pick up a take-home craft to make their own lucha libre masks.

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…

Come craft with your neighbors and community!

Decorate rocks to resemble the vibrant colors of Caribbean fish.

Join us for a fun program where kids can learn to make their own sourdough bread and butter at home!

Drop in any time between 3 to 4:30 p.m. and make a new craft every month. Materials/supplies will be provided. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers.

Fall craft at the library.

Join us as we combine Art and Science for some great fun!

Come Crochet with us!

Learn the art of customizing your very own stickers!

Enjoy open play for everyone in your family, from the smallest child to the tallest adult!