STEAM Events

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 6, 2023 10:30 AM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

a man holds a reptile while one kid touches it with his hand and another looks
June 6, 2023 4:00 PM
Thor's Reptile Family
Enjoy a hands-on, entertaining, and educational show featuring anthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a...

Animated beach with sand, palm trees, and beach toys
June 6, 2023 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Beach Day
Join us for an indoor beach day to sign up for our free Summer with the Library program and receive special Summer giveaways! Take silly...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 7, 2023 11:00 AM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

Two teens wearing virtual reality headsets interact with virtual dinosaur
June 7, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Intro to Virtual Reality
This program lets teens explore virtual reality and experiment with cameras to tell their stories in unique ways. Participants will learn...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 8, 2023 12:30 PM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

Lego bricks held in a hand
Every Thursday at 3 p.m.
Brick-Building Playtime
Come enjoy a weekly drop-in playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO-style bricks and traditional building blocks. ...

A young man and boy are wearing virtual reality headsets at night outside with streaks of light in the sky.
June 8, 2023 4:00 PM
Intro to Virtual Reality With VRX
Curious about virtual reality? Learn how to use phone apps and other resources to create VR environments to post on social media....

Handful of multi color Lego bricks
June 8, 2023 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Summer Reading Kick-Off Brick Building Party
Celebrate the beginning of Summer at the Library with creative play using LEGO-style bricks and traditional building blocks. This program...

vinyl cutting machine for stickers
June 10, 2023 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Celebrating June Jubilee in the Octavia Lab
Join us for June Jubilee! Pick and heat press a design inspired by Octavia Butler onto a free tote bag. Share your favorite Octavia Butler...

Arts and crafts paper
June 10, 2023 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
June Jubilee Rotunda Crafts
Get ready to get creative for the library's June Jubilee Celebration. Make a flower pencil, keychain, bracelet, bookmark, button, and fan....

bubbles up cover and bubbles background
June 10, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
StoryWalk Launch Party: Bubblemania
We're celebrating our new StoryWalk with a bubble show! Explore the science of bubbles through shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 12, 2023 11:00 AM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

reptile show at the library
June 12, 2023 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Thor's Reptile Family
Enjoy a one hour hands-on entertaining and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken...

Thor showing reptiles at a program
June 12, 2023 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Thor's Reptile Family
Enjoy a one-hour hands-on, entertaining, and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 13, 2023 12:30 PM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

kid in a bubble
June 13, 2023 1:00 PM
Bubble Magic
Bubblemania and Company offer interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The...

woman holds opossum in front of a group of children
June 13, 2023 3:00 PM
Wonders of Wildlife With Cheryl Rendes
Join us as we celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge with our special guest Cheryl Rendes for her Wonders of Wildlife program...

A kid touching a small reptile.
June 13, 2023 3:00 PM
Reptile Show
Join us as we kick off the Summer Reading Challenge by hosting a reptile show and animal safari! Enjoy a hands-on, entertaining and...

Two smiling children work on a colorful volcano science experiment together.
June 13, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summer STEAM Craft
Learn something new and have fun at the library with our weekly Summer STEAM Craft! Each week, we will talk about a different topic within...

triceratops
June 13, 2023 4:00 PM
P S Science Dinosaurs
P S Science presents dinosaurs and how scientists learn about the past.

two small hands squish purple and green slime
June 13, 2023 4:00 PM
Crafternoon Slime Time
Join us to learn the science of slime and make your own fun, gooey and colorful slime.

Adult holding up giant bubble with child inside
June 13, 2023 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Bubblemania: Bubble Magic
Join us for an interactive bubble show at the library! Our special guest, Bubblemania, will create rainbow bubbles, square bubbles,...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 14, 2023 11:00 AM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

A performer smiles while a child is positioned inside of a giant bubble.
June 14, 2023 3:00 PM
Bubblemania
Bubblemania and Company offer interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The...

kid in a large bubble
June 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Bubble Mania
Bubble artistry at its best! Children will enjoy the magic of a room full of bubbles. Fun and educational.

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 15, 2023 12:30 PM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

blue tongued lizards
June 15, 2023 2:00 PM
Tortoises, Snakes & Lizards, Oh My!
Living Treasures from Around the World will introduce us to reptiles of many sorts. This is the first of our Summer Science Thursdays. (...

Lego bricks held in a hand
Every Thursday at 3 p.m.
Brick-Building Playtime
Come enjoy a weekly drop-in playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO-style bricks and traditional building blocks. ...

child inside giant bubble
June 15, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff: Bubblemania!
Kick off our Summer Reading Challenge with a fun bubble show, presented by Bubblemania! Learn about the science and characteristics of...

Girl touching 3D printed model
June 17, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3D Modeling & Printing for Children
Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design....

a man holds a reptile while one kid touches it with his hand and another looks
June 17, 2023 10:30 AM
Thor's Reptile Family
Enjoy a hands-on, entertaining, and educational show featuring anthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 20, 2023 12:00 PM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

Two smiling children work on a colorful volcano science experiment together.
June 20, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summer STEAM Craft
Learn something new and have fun at the library with our weekly Summer STEAM Craft! Each week, we will talk about a different topic within...

Graphic of people showing environmentally friendly practices and holding the Earth.
June 20, 2023 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Discovery Cube Science To Go: Stop the Clog and Fight the Fog
Discovery Cube Los Angeles has teamed up with LA Sanitation to teach children in our community about environmentally conscious practices....

kid in a bubble
June 20, 2023 4:00 PM
Bubblemania
Join us for an interactive, educational, and entertaining program on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The presentation is...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 21, 2023 11:00 AM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

Image of a lion holding a stack of books and a library card wearing a shirt that says P-22 on the sleeve, image of the entrance to the L.A. Zoo, Image of 3 children looking at a tree, overhead view of fossils
June 22, 2023 12:30 PM
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library
Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story...

hands around the earth
June 22, 2023 2:00 PM
Saving Water & Energy at Home
Learn about the benefits of saving water and energy from the Climate Action Team and LADWP. There will also be an informational table with...

Lego bricks held in a hand
Every Thursday at 3 p.m.
Brick-Building Playtime
Come enjoy a weekly drop-in playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO-style bricks and traditional building blocks. ...

See All Science Fun Programs

Top