Events Calendar

Artist Manjushree Nomulwar will present a brief history of the art and culture of henna. They will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands. They use organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna paste, which is safe…

Experience art, music, history, storytelling, and culture through the Mexican folk dance "baile folklórico." All ages are welcome.

Making sushi is a fun and delicious way to prepare and eat nourishing food. In this workshop, Dr. Acooba Scott will demonstrate how easy and affordable it can be to make sushi at home.Includes tasting of assorted vegan sushi.

Ready to join the circus and the band? Christopher Yates presents Rhythm Master Rusty's Rock & Roll Circus, a wildly fun adventure that teaches the fundamentals of music while giving you a front-row seat to the life of a real circus performer! Watch…

Celebrate our summer theme by making your own "Postmarks." Whether you’re an artist or just love a good DIY project, come by the library to design and produce your own buttons and stickers. All supplies provided. Feel free to bring your own printed…

When Theremin player Edward Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from out of the air. In this unique musical history program, he reveals the 100-year-old story of the Theremin--the world's first electric instrument, which inspired the development…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to make kombucha and other fermented sodas at home safely. The session will include tasting samples and a kombucha zine. Please bring a clean pint or quart…

Join us for a fascinating demonstration by robot and animatronic engineer Paul Thompson! Discover full-size entertainment robots, see examples, and learn about the materials and methods used. All ages are welcome. This program is made possible with…

Let’s venture forth on an exciting high seas expedition in pursuit of a pirate! Join us for this fun, theatrical, and interactive performance!This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library.

Celebrate your favorite K-Pop idols (and demons)! Stop by any time between 2 - 3:30 p.m. for movie-themed activities. It's gonna be golden! This program is intended for children ages 3+.

Drip, splatter, and make a masterpiece!

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.

Learn how to make sourdough starter and bread.

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…

Become a Nature detective and find out what tracks and signs animals leave behind with the help of some of our special animal ambassadors. We hope you will leave with an appreciation for Nature and an eagerness to explore and learn more about the…

Join us for a baby and toddler-friendly rave featuring techno remixes of classic kids’ music (at a safe volume), colorful lights (non-strobe), glowsticks, bubbles, and lots of wiggles! This event is intended for children 0-4 and their caregivers.

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.

In this interactive storytelling program, kids will learn about the lives of Ice Age animals: their families, their habitats, and how they survived. Then, kids will visit the animal from the story through pictures of the museum's exhibits to discover…

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.

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…

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.

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!

Bubblemania and Company offers interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize the audience with creations of shimmering…