Join us at Saved By A Story to ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Participants aged 14 and over are encouraged to express their diverse experiences, providing members of other…
The Teen Council is a volunteer program where students earn community service hours by helping plan library events and receiving library worker training.
Join us for Zine Club on Zoom, where members of our group meetup in a virtual space to co-work, chat, and share inspiration for whatever projects we're working on. Zine Club is based on the idea of gathering together to create zines, share zines we…
Join us for Zine Club on Zoom, where members of our group meetup in a virtual space to co-work, chat, and share inspiration for whatever projects we're working on. Zine Club is based on the idea of gathering together to create zines, share zines we…
Calling all teens! Help us make the library a more inclusive place for teens. Plan events and earn community service hours. Develop and participate in projects that have a positive impact on the community.Teen Council is intended for ages 11-18.
Come learn about the development of ceramics from the Mesoamerican period to today. Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop will now focus on ceramics in Latin America.This program was made possible with the generous…
Join Robotics professional Paul Thompson and learn how robots are made in our Summer Reading Challenge Finale!This program is generously funded by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
Join us for Pages of Pride, our teen book club exploring LGBTQ+ stories! We'll be discussing Stars, Hide Your Fires by Jessica Mary Best, plus participating in an exciting escape room challenge. Open to all students in grades 6-12!
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 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…
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.
