Events Calendar

Join us for Family Game Day! Lotería is a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to Bingo.

Join us for a highly interactive magic show, where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer.This program is fun for families of all ages.This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Mid…

Join us for a hands-on pickling workshop and enjoy an introduction to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen. L.A. based Chinese American fermented food advocate and instructor, Jessica Wang, brings pickling tips and…

Let's upcycle coffee grounds into clay! Participants will learn to make clay from readily available, eco-friendly materials, then use it to create something. Instructions will be provided on making pinch pots, but participants may create whatever…

Teens will participate in a fun, creative visualization exercise to help them identify their dreams, goals, and desires. This will be followed by a session where they will create their own vision boards. All necessary supplies will be provided…

Join us for tie-dyeing on our patio. We will provide a bandana, or you may bring one item to dye (such as a t-shirt--we can't accommodate dyeing heavy items like pants). We recommend clean, cotton materials to hold the dye well. This program will be…

Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These colorful and nutritious rolls are a popular Korean snack, often enjoyed with a flavorful dipping sauce, and are…

Drew Barrymore made her directing debut with Whip It (2009, rated PG-13), the heartfelt and high-energy story of a girl who finds acceptance with a rowdy team of roller derby girls. Indie rock-loving misfit Bliss (Ellen Page) lives in a small Texas…

Join us for a family-friendly movie at the library! Snacks will be provided for everyone.

Want to wear your neighborhood pride on your sleeve—or your backpack?Drop by our teen button-making workshop and design your own wearable mail from the West Coast. We’re turning maps, retro LA postcards, metro passes, and street art aesthetics into…

Discover the joy of making Korean mini-kimbap! In this interactive, hands-on class, you will learn how to prepare, assemble, and roll these colorful, nutritious seaweed rice rolls. Packed with fresh vegetables and savory fillings, and served with a…

Animation professional Evan Burse will demonstrate how to draw a superhero, and then do an actual drawing lesson for participants. Evan has worked the following popular animated shows: Teen Titans, Scooby Doo, Black Panther, Batman: Brave & the Bold…

Come and express your creativity! High-quality drawing pencils, erasers, colored pencils and drawing paper provided. Draw an original artwork or just relax with a coloring sheet.Open to all middle and high school students.

Celebrate the summertime by learning the basics of spray painting! Intended for ages 13-18.Celebra el verano con aprender los fundamentos de la pintura con aerosol. Para edades 13-18.

Teens and adults are invited to celebrate their Pride any way they'd like by crafting rainbow-themed or other craft tape notebooks.

Join us as we continue to discuss The House of Beauty, a book about the real life horrors of the beauty industry. No registration required, join us even if you have not read the book!

Bot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and animatronics based on popular film and TV characters. During the event, you will learn about the robots’ purpose, design, features, and see how they perform. The…

Design bracelets for your friends, family, or yourself using fun beads, string, and charms. Whether you love simple patterns or bold designs, there’s something for everyone. Ages 7-18.

Emmy Lam demonstrates how to make leaf rubbings using crayons, and then enhance the artwork with watercolor leaf stamps, which you can use to make your own leaf bookmarks and 3D pop-up greeting cards!

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we pull out our 3-D pens, colored pencils, and other gadgets and craft supplies to sew, seal, cut and create! All materials and refreshments provided, ages 11 and older.

Create a forever melting popsicle sculpture!

Join us as we learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls! Vietnamese spring rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles and wrapped in rice…

Feeling crafty? Come by and design your own amulet or magnet out of shrinky-dink plastic and then watch the power of heat transform it. We have plenty of material for this program so bring all your friends.Everyone is welcome!