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Monday, September 14, 2026
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday Night Chess
Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.
Central Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games

English
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
12:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Benjamin Franklin Library Pop-up at Boyle Heights City Hall
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City...
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Community Resources & Services

English, Español
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
2:00 pm
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing
Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood...
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Music & Performances

English
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
2:30 pm
BARK Reading With Therapy Dogs
Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with the BARK certified therapy dogs. Suggested...
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Kids, Teens Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
2:30 pm
Craft-teen Tuesday
Join us after school for our imaginative craft-teen program. Get ready for a blend of fun and creativity as we rotate through various crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on...
Eagle Rock Branch Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM

English
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
3:30 pm
Knitting Social Club
Please join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop...
Sun Valley Branch Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
4:00 pm
Teen Game Night
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games, video games, or card games, we have something for all teens!
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library Teens Games

English
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
LADPH Substance Abuse Center / Centro de Abuso de Sustancias LADPH
The Center provides education classes and links community members to local support services including: substance use prevention services for...
Van Nuys Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Community Resources & Services

English
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friends of Washington Irving Bookstore
Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library!Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,...
Washington Irving Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Book Sales

English
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Play Chess!
Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration needed.
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
4:00 pm
Teen Council
Join a group of your peers in making a difference at the library! Teen Council is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other teens, and collaborate on other projects all while you earn...
Silver Lake Branch Library Teens Teen Councils

English
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Chalk Drawing for Teens
Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided.
Central Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Book Cart Sale
The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library.
Eagle Rock Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults Book Sales

English
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
The Thursday Art & Fiber Circle
Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art & Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea...
West Valley Regional Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
4:00 pm
Family Arts & Crafts
Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome.
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Thrasher Thursdays
Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
Central Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film

English
Friday, September 18, 2026
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Chess Club
Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome!
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Games

English
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Summer Movie Screening - Jurassic Park
Join us for our Summer Movies series featuring the thrilling 1993 classic Jurassic Park, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. When a group of visitors...
Cypress Park Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Film

English
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Trash Art Day at the Library
Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring...
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Monday, September 21, 2026
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Sourdough Starter Pancakes and Butter
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on presentation on how to care for sourdough starter and use it to make pancakes at...
Junipero Serra Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults Health & Wellness

English
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Knitting Club
Join us for a new knitting club at the library! Whether you've never picked up needles before or want to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We'll cover the fundamentals to get you started: casting on, the...
Pacoima Branch Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English, Español
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday Night Chess
Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.
Central Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games

English
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
2:00 pm
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing
Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood...
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Music & Performances

English
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
3:30 pm
Knitting Social Club
Please join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop...
Sun Valley Branch Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friends of Washington Irving Bookstore
Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library!Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,...
Washington Irving Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Book Sales

English
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Chalk Drawing for Teens
Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided.
Central Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Chess Club
All chess enthusiastic in our community and beyond are invited!On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game.On the fourth Wednesday of the month experienced...
Porter Ranch Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Community Resources & Services, Games

English
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Book Cart Sale
The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library.
Eagle Rock Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults Book Sales

English
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
The Thursday Art & Fiber Circle
Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art & Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea...
West Valley Regional Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
4:00 pm
Needle Crafts Club
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...
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Thrasher Thursdays
Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
Central Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film

English
Friday, September 25, 2026
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
2:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success

English
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Chess Club
Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome!
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Games

English
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Join our monthly Teen Dungeons and Dragons session! D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters, and complete a...
Wilshire Branch Library Teens Games

English
Monday, September 28, 2026
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Accordion Bookmaking With Nova Community Arts
To celebrate the Central Library’s 100th anniversary, let's learn how to bind our own accordion-style artist book. This simple, experimental binding uses...
Angeles Mesa Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English

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