Events Calendar

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar.

Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal experience centered around a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: making hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Explore the symbolic significance of these delightful dumplings as you learn to prepare fruity and vegetable…

In this four-week Learning Circle, adults will learn about the basics of painting through short videos and handouts and talk about their art in oral or written form to improve their public speaking skills. All materials will be provided, but…

Join us for some fun!

Kids will play with clay and explore "cause and effect" by creating textures in the clay with different objects like leaves, flowers, maíz, stamps, and more! Great for toddlers and young children.

Puzzle Club is a fun, welcoming program for children to enjoy jigsaw puzzles while building patience, focus, and problem-solving skills.

Paint, create, and have fun at the library!

Learn the art of puppetry from and expert and create your own to take home.

Learning good grammar improves your writing and reading. This class will help you understand what makes sentences and paragraphs clear and interesting. The focus is on real-world examples and uses. Everyone is welcome. Supplies will be provided for…

Join the Faifrax Teen Council and Chef Acooba as we learn how to roll our own sushi! All materials provided, ages 11 and older. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Bring your family and create hand-painted mugs of your own design.

Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes reading assistance, writing assistance and English conversation.We…

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but…

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday afternoon with other beginning and advanced needle…

Join the Junipero Serra Branch Library Teen Council, which meets on the second Thursday of every month. If you’re interested in volunteering, come by to learn how you can earn volunteer credit while building leadership skills and making new friends…

Children will learn about the role of architects and the importance of picking the right materials for each job. They will build a structure using provided materials, discuss what their structure is used for, then test to see if it survives a…

Create a mini terrarium featuring a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by soil, colorful stones, and soft moss. They are perfect for decorating a desk or windowsill at home, allowing light to shine through. For teens in 6th - 12th grade.This…

Discover the joy of reading in a supportive and judgment-free space designed for the whole family. This class brings adults and children together to grow their literacy skills side by side through the magic of storytelling. It is never too early or…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. Take home a free book after reading with Kathy three times.

Join us on the second Thursday every month for LEGO® League and put your creativity and building skills to the test! Each month, you'll be challenged to build different LEGO® creations.All LEGO® pieces will be provided, and creations will be featured…

Join us for a demonstration of how to make delicious, nutritious vegan sushi with Dr. Acooba Scott. We will explore the benefits of plant-based eating for both personal health and the environment. Samples will be provided.

Artist and bot builder, Paul Thompson will showcase his creations and give insights into the materials and processes he uses. Participants will get to interact with a variety of robots and see what makes them tick.
This program is generously…

Join us for a scrapbooking workshop centered on storytelling and personal archives.

Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages.