The Teen Council is a volunteer program where students can earn community service hours by helping plan library events and receive library worker training.
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…
Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope viewing of the sun! Star chart handouts, research guides, and coloring pages will be provided.
During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges and art projects to explore the universe with NASA. What better way to start than to learn all…
Get ready to celebrate our Central Library's Centennial milestone by creating your own mini time capsule. Imagine what the future generations would want to know about you today and bring small items that represent you in 2026!
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 professional dancer and choreographer Ashley Maimes for a fun introduction to musical theater dance. All skill levels are welcome!This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.
Build and play with STEM focused hands on learning building blocks, Magnet Tiles and board games.Construye y juega con bloques de construcción, piezas magnéticas y juegos de mesa que fomentan el aprendizaje práctico centrado en STEM.
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…
Welcome Summer 2026 with 100s of nature and beach themed stencils. Decorate your own t-shirt or other fabric item, or choose one of our canvas bags.Fabric paints are permanent and cannot be washed out, accidental stains are a possibility. We suggest…
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…
Let’s welcome Summer with a fun afternoon of coloring!We will provide coloring pages and colored pencils for the program. Coloring can be a form of therapy and we always want to promote different ways to de-stress in the library. Soft, relaxing music…
Join us for a fun children's movie! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could…
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…
