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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 9:45 am to 10:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance by fusing Pilates matwork with various movement styles. All levels welcome. Programs and events are subject to cancellations and changes without notice.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Knitting Club Attention Knitters & Crocheters: Please join us for an afternoon of yarn fun! Bring your current project(s), any other friends that knit/crochet and meet other yarn enthusiasts in the community room! |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Knitting & Crochet Club Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Gardening Club Love plants or want to learn how to grow your own garden? Come connect with fellow green thumbs (or aspiring ones!) as we share tips, swap seeds, and cultivate community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 10:00 am |
Sewing Club: Machine Sewing Workshop Join the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club and learn the fundamentals of sewing using a machine! All materials provided and no prior experience... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Afrofuturist Ancestor Masks Join LA Commons in creating Afrofuturist Masks to uplift the rich visionary heritage of Octavia E. Butler. Participants will draw from seeds, plants, traditional Adinkra symbols, and... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:30 am |
Clothed Figure Drawing Join the Fairfax Teen Council for clothed figure drawing! Whether you've been drawing for years or have never picked up a pencil, this friendly, all levels welcome workshop will explore gesture... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Zine Making With L.A. Zine Fest Learn about the history of DIY zine culture and the LA Zine Fest. Browse a traveling zine library for inspiration, then fold, cut, and create your own 8-page mini-zine. Use words, art... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab Lab members can print and use equipment during lab hours. All library patrons are welcome to tour the Koreatown Media Lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Watercolor Painting for Teens This watercolor painting workshop offers participants a creative and relaxing environment to explore the art of watercolor. Attendees will learn techniques such as blending, layering,... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 2:00 pm |
Henna Join us to learn about the history of henna, then get your own henna tattoo. This program is for teens and their families. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Japanese Postage Stamp Keychain Make a custom keychain using upcycled Japanese postage stamps and sparkling beads.Recommended for ages 5+ due to small parts. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Wind-Up Toys Create your own wind-up toy with materials like clay, pom-poms, and more! This program is intended for children ages 5+. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Cook(T)eens Join in as we learn to cook (and eat!) food from around the world. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Excel the Youth Join us for activities that vary. Previous programs include game days, t-shirt making, chalk drawing, and music production.Programs are presented by library staff and community partner, Excel the Youth. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Collage Jam Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 4:00 pm |
Juneteenth Craft | Manualidad para Juneteenth (19 de junio) Make a DIY sign to celebrate Juneteenth!¡Haz un letrero para celebrar Juneteenth! |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 15, 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 |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Beginner Quilting: Bookmarks (Grades 6-12) Participants will learn the basics of quilting and begin creating quilted bookmarks. No prior sewing or quilting experience is necessary. We will be hand... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 5:00 pm |
Chatsworth Library Maker Space Are you interested in participating in a community of Makers that enjoy helping each other? Join us and design anything from robotics to crafts. 3D printers, computers, and a... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting With Jessica Wang Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings.... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 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 |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Crochet Club Join us to master your first stitch or find a cozy spot to work on your current project! We have a seat ready for you. Our volunteer instructor will be available to help you get started, and all supplies will be... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Crochet Club Join us on the first and third Monday of each month to master your first stitch or relax in a cozy spot while working on your current project. We have a seat waiting for you! Our friendly volunteer instructor... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Creative Mellow Mondays All adults and teens ages 16 and older are invited to join volunteer Ashley for parallel art making, journaling, and writing. Ashley will guide attendees with a series of creative and nature-... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 12:00 pm |
Quilting Class Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Stitch Happens: Fiber Arts Meet-Up Join us for Stitch Happens, a fiber arts meet-up where you can knit, crochet, sew, quilt, or cross-stitch! The gathering takes place on the first and third Tuesdays of the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Kids Craft: Open Craft Table Join us for the Kids Craft Table, set up for drop-in use, where most crafts can be completed in 30 minutes or less, with parents or caregivers helping younger children. We supply the... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Arts & Crafts for Kids Spend your Tuesdays this summer making arts and crafts! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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 |
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Tue, Jun 16, 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 |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Rolls Join us and learn how to make this delicious dish, then surprise your family and friends with this new addition to your menu. Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice.... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Pride Month: Painted Rocks Celebrate Pride Month by painting rainbow rocks at the library. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Coloring Afternoon 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Collaging for Writers: Storytelling Through Mixed-Media Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Pride Friendship Bracelets for Teens Show your pride by making a friendship bracelet for yourself or to trade! We will provide everything you need to make the ultimate friendship bracelets. This... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner Calling all teens! Come 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 make a card for a loved one. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Celebrate Soccer: Jersey Making Workshop Calling all soccer fans, crafters, and future champions: it’s time to design your very own custom team kit. Celebrate the global spirit of the beautiful game by designing your... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lucha Libre Masks (Mascaras) Workshop Discover the art, history, and power of the mask! Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you can design your own custom wrestling mask while exploring the... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Galaxy Circles for Teens Transform an embroidery hoop into your own mini galaxy with wax paper and paint. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen DIY: Iron-On Transfers Decorate a custom shirt or tote bag using iron-on transfer paper. Images can be printed or drawn before being transferred to your item. All materials provided, including blank t-shirts and... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Craft Day Join us for our Summer With the Library program! We will be decorating bookmarks and tote bags, perfect for you to use throughout the summer. Don't forget to sign up for our... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
LEGO Club Join us for some LEGO® fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can free-build. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:15 pm |
Candy Sushi Making for Tweens and Teens Create your own candy "sushi" using Rice Krispies teats, fruit roll-ups, jelly beans, and lots of other sweet treats as we celebrate Summer Reading! Geared for... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:30 pm |
Father’s Day Ramps and Rides Join us for a fun-filled Father’s Day celebration featuring ramps, cars, boats, crafts, and giveaways while supplies last! Don’t miss our Touch-a-Truck area, which includes... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 4:30 pm |
Introduction to Directing Are you working on a short film for the Teens of LA Film Festival? Or just interested in learning more about film making from experts? Join the library and the CA Student Film Festival... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |