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Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Paper Basketball Hoop Celebrate Women's History Month and March college basketball with this fun take-home craft. Create your own origami basketball hoop that can actually... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club: Crocheting and Knitting Social Hour Bring your latest project to work on, exchange ideas & techniques, and learn new stitches from your fellow crafters. Join us in the first-... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Women Artists' Storytime and Painting for Kids Join us for a read-aloud story about women artists. Let your creativity shine as toddlers and adult caregivers create their very own masterpiece.... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Excel the Youth Join us for activities that vary from week to week. Previous programs include game days, t-shirt making, chalk drawing, and music production.Programs are presented by library staff and community partner, Excel... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pokémon Club Develop the skills to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game by battling your Pokémon against your opponents! Cards will be provided for playing. Beginners are welcome. In addition, participate in other fun Pokémon... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Nossi Bojagi Korean Wrapping Series Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into the art of wrapping using... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 2026 4:30 pm |
Can Creations: A Sustainable Crafting Workshop Join us at the library to learn the benefits of recycling metal! There will be three different craft options and free supplies to customize your... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 16, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Stitch Happens: Knitting & Sewing Fiber Arts Meet-Up Knit, crochet, sew, quilt, or embroider? Join us on the first and third Tuesdays to work on your projects with other fiber art... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 3:00 pm |
St. Patrick's Day Storytime Join us on St. Patrick's Day to celebrate the luck of the Irish together with stories, crafts, and games. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Crafternoon: Lucky Clover Bookmarks Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by making a lucky clover bookmark! Intended for ages 12-18. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 4:00 pm |
St. Patrick's Day Craft Join us at the library to learn about the St. Patrick's Day holiday and create a fun kids' craft. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Art Studio Create a visual art piece with some high quality art materials, or bring your own materials from home. Watercolors, drawing pencils, colored pencils, pastels and paper provided.Open to 6th-12th grade students. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Women's History Month: Vision Boarding This Women's History Month, look to the past and draw inspiration for the future. The National Women's History Alliance (NWHA) has announced the 2026 theme as... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Origami Flower Pots and Seedlings Join us to create origami flower pots and take home your own seedlings to plant and grow. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2026 4:15 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumplings Demo and Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! This cooking demo is a hands-on experience... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 11:00 am |
LA Made Presents: Learning How to Sketch With Carlos Nieto "Learning How to Sketch" is a comprehensive and interactive, step-by-step drawing program developed over 10 years by former... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 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 |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool | Es divertido Coser Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can also bring your embroidery, crochet, or knitting project. Please bring your own supplies... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 3:30 pm |
Pokémon Club Become an elite Pokémon Trainer!Develop the skills to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game by battling your Pokémon against your opponents! Cards will be provided. Beginners are welcome. In addition, participate in... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread, needles... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 3:30 pm |
Art As Play! Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children's Butterfly Craft Let's celebrate the start of spring with a beautiful butterfly craft!Using clothespins, pipe cleaners, and colorful bracelet beads, children can easily create their own butterflies... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 pm |
Women in Art: Yayoi Kusama We celebrate Women's History Month by paying tribute to Yayoi Kusama! Kusama is a critically acclaimed artist known for her polka dot patterns and immersive installations. She is also... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Indigenous Futurism - Storytelling and Clay Workshop Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to (... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Leaf Rubbings & Stamp Art With Emmy Lam Welcome the spring season by learning about the fun and colorful craft of leaf rubbing with Emmy Lam! Using crayons, watercolors, and real leaves, you will get to... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Matzah Making Make your own matzah (unleavened flatbread) with only two ingredients: flour and water. You'll be able to bake your matzah right here at the library! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Mar 18, 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 |
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Flowers+Sun+Water+You Cyanotypes are an early form of photography that turn blue when you dip them in water. Phytograms use the magic chemistry of flowers to leave ghostly silhouettes on recycled photo paper. Both... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Lumbre Ceramics: Little Scientists Play 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!... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 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 |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Eco-friendly Bird Feeders Let’s welcome spring by making cute, eco-friendly bird feeders using ice cream cones and toilet paper rolls, a fun treat for our feathered friends! All... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Suncatchers Get ready for spring by creating your own decorative suncatcher. A fun, hands-on craft to welcome the season! All materials will be provided.This program is for kids 12 and under.Prepárate para la primavera creando... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Slime Making Do you enjoy slime? We do too! Come make slime with other kids. This program is for kids of all ages. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Drawing With Stencils | Dibujando con plantillas Use stencils to mix, match and create colorful fun art designs like stars, animals, letters, flowers and more.Usa plantillas para mezclar, combinar y... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
The Art of Judy Baca Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about artist Judy Baca! We’ll explore her iconic murals and create some art of our own. This program is intended for children ages 5 years and older. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Fairfax Teen Craft Day Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we encourage reading and mystery—it's Blind Date With a Book!Ages 11 and older. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids Gardening Workshop Little gardeners will explore and learn different types of plants in this hands-on gardening workshop provided by Alma Family Services: Girls Today Women Tomorrow. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Handprint Sunflower Craft Perfect for welcoming spring, this all-paper craft beautifully celebrates new beginnings and the joy of the season. Like sunflowers turning toward the light, we’ll gently reflect on... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Mar 19, 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 |
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
CRAFT-ernoon: Get Framed! Join us to decorate a picture frame! We will provide frames, paints, and other art supplies. Please note that there is a limited number of frames available; late arrivals may... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |