Events Calendar

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…

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…

Jasmine (Jazz) Cassell of Art Era will guide teens through the art of jewelry making. Explore techniques like structure, balance, proportion and contrast when creating your own unique piece. This program is made possible with support from the Library…

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 the Book Moves Chess Club to enhance your chess skills and discover new strategies! Participate in engaging sessions where players of all levels come together to learn, practice, and share their knowledge of the game. Whether you're a beginner…

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.

Do you like to crochet or want to learn? Come and crochet with the best crochet enthusiasts in the San Fernando Valley. Meet friends and if you have no yarn or needle, no problem. We have supplies for you.

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!

Join us at our next meeting of the Studio City Teen Council.Teen Council is an opportunity for tweens and teens ages 11-19 in grades 6-12 to meet new people and gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration and civic…

Join us for personal drawing instruction with Carlos Nieto III, a former layout artist for The Simpsons and King of the Hill.

Calling all teens! Last chance to join summer with the library and get a free pencil pouch for signing up. Put your personal stamp on it during our decorate-your-bag program or have fun coloring.

Grab a slice and get crafty! You've worked hard all summer long, and now it's time to party. Join us for "Pizza and Postcards," our official Summer Reading wrap-up event! We will provide the pizza, the blank postcards, and all the crafting supplies…

Go back to school in style with you own decorated pencil pouch. We will provide the pencil pouch as well as fabric paint, markets, stencils, stamps, and more for you to decorate with. This program is for teens and tweens 11-18.

Create your own mini-greenhouse in a jar, with a live plant cutting, moss, soil, and decorations. Nurture a young plant by giving it a home while learning the science of plant respiration and growth. Supplies will be provided.

Build a LEGO® bricks set with other teens and tweens!

Teen crafternoon event - bookmark shakers.

Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of these delicious dumplings, and see how fruity and veggie QQ pearl dumplings are made! The cooking demo…

Taty Hernandez, Zapotec-American ceramic artist and educator, joins us to lead Ceramic Candle Holders Workshop for teens ages 11-19. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Join us for a teen comedy classic and snacks, stay after for teen council!

Make your own duct tape flower pens, bags, and more, using a variety of colors and designs of duct tape. Geared for ages 10 and over, but all ages are welcome.

Join us for a fun-filled summer celebration for teens and children! Enjoy face painting, snacks, games, a photo booth, and sticker-making. Turn in your Summer Reading Program postcard for a chance to win a prize!

Teen Council provides community service hours and leadership opportunities for ages 11-18. Teens ages 14-18 may be eligible to volunteer as program assistants, Rising STAR readers, and library collection task assistants. Please apply to volunteer…

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.

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.