Events Calendar

This workshop introduces design concepts and color theory using a variety of graphite and colored pencils, erasers and stumps.

Come show off your creativity and add a unique touch to any room in your home.

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.

Join us for our monthly Adult Art program.

Get ready for Back-to-School by making your own fidget!

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

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…

Stitch Happens is a fiber arts meet-up for knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, and cross-stitching. The event welcomes all skill levels and provides a space for people to work on their projects together in a community setting.

Join us for the Kids Craft Table, set up for drop-in use, where most crafts can be completed in 30 minutes or less, with parents or caregivers helping younger children. We supply the craft materials and instructions for an easy craft, and kids supply…

Make colorful fans at the library.

Join us for a fun and creative session to make a vision board filled with your goals and aspirations for school and fun activities this year!

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

Join us for crafting for Teens and Tweens on the third Tuesday of every month with various topics!

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.

Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to nurture both mental and physical health through the Arts and Humanities, focusing on…

Join us for the beautiful art of Iris Folding. Make your own unique card to give to yourself as an art piece or as a card to a friend. Learn the art of folding paper into a three dimensional artistic design. Come and meet new friends in the convivial…

Learn about personal archiving best practices and resources available at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project.

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

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!

Celebrating Central Library's 100.

Join our embroidery club, where you will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand.