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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 4:00 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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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm |
All About Paper January is a good time to start fresh, so let your imagination soar and discover what you can create with a blank page. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
New Year, New Me: Teen Journaling Workshop This workshop introduces teens to the practice of journaling. We explore how the influence of writing can produce numerous benefits to our mental,... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English, Español |
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Wed, Jan 07, 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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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Shrinky Dinks Join us for some Shrinky Dink fun! Draw your masterpiece on the provided plastic and watch it shrink before your eyes. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks Build and Play Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families (Open Table). Use your imagination to create items to leave at the library for display.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up with our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Jan 09, 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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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 2:00 pm |
Art Lab: Let’s Paint! In January we are having a two-hour paint-in. Bring your unfinished art work and paint alongside fellow amateur artists and hobbyists. Let's listen to lofi tunes and enjoy a relaxing... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 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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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club - Crochet & 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 floor... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 3:00 pm |
Let's Sew a Toy Learn a new skill and make a new friend in 2026. Make a stuffed animal with a needle and thread. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social: 2026 Kick-off Party! Teens are invited to celebrate the start of 2026, a new semester, and new opportunities at their library! We will have games, snacks, and crafts. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Student Success, Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
DIY Snow Globe for Teens Bring the snow to Los Angeles by making your own snow globe! This program is for teens and tweens 11-18 only. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fiber Arts Social Calling all knitters, crocheters, and crafters! Join us at the library for an informal, creative get-together where you can knit, crochet, embroider, or sew while connecting with others who share a love... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Martin Luther King Jr. Craft for Kids We're honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a craft that celebrates peace, love, and friendship. Recommended for ages 5-12. All materials will be supplied. ... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 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. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vision Boards Join us for a fun, hands-on vision board workshop where you’ll set personal goals and design a board that inspires your dreams for the year ahead. We’ll provide magazines, art supplies, and plenty of motivation! |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
New Year in Japanese Style: Ikebana, Koto and Kimono Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures, Music & Performances English, Japanese |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 3:00 pm |
Songs as Art What is your favorite song? Inspired by Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, we will cut out paper shapes and bring song lyrics to life. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 11:00 am |
Adult Crafting: Jeweled Peacock Broach Join us to learn how to make a beautiful jeweled peacock broach with beads. Wear it at the theater or give it to a friend or loved one. It will become an instant... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 21, 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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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Polar Penguin Crafternoon Come in with your creative ideas, but in the polar region of your imagination. We will make some cute penguins in their natural winter environment. Easy to create, making this the perfect... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Abominable Snow Creature Fork Painting Grab a fork and get ready to paint. Join us for a fun, frosty afternoon as we make our very own super-cute abominable snow... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime & Crafts Join us for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy storytime and unleash your creativity with our exciting craft activities. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mixed Media Art Workshop Students will explore mixed-media techniques to design and create an original piece of art. You will learn to transfer a printed image onto a blank canvas. Please bring a 5 x 7 photo you... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Stencil Art for Teens Teens are invited to create stencil art inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Japanese Hand Roll Cooking Class Explore the art of Japanese hand rolls, known as temaki sushi. These cone-shaped rolls are made with crisp seaweed, seasoned rice, and fresh fillings. Hand rolls are fun to... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 1:30 pm |
Winter Themed Art and Crafts In this guided winter painting workshop, students of all levels will follow the instructor step by step to create a cheerful snowman on canvas. This class introduces acrylic painting... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for our Cricut Craft Basics program! This hands-on program will introduce you to the Cricut cutting machine and we will create a craft. No prior experience is required. All materials will be... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 26, 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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Tue, Jan 27, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 28, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for a fun time filled with stories, songs, and craft activities for the entire family. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Take Home Craft: Bugs Stop by the library for bug crafts to take home or stay and work on the crafts in the library. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 4:00 pm |
Kids Art and Craft Club We will provide the craft and art supplies. You bring your curiosity and imagination. What will you create? This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Korean Mini-Kimbaps Making Class Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These colorful and nutritious rolls are a... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Nova Community Arts Presents: Long Stitch Bookmaking Come learn how to hand sew a soft cover book using the Long Stitch method of binding with Nova Community Arts. You'll get to choose... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Feb 02, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 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 English |
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Tue, Feb 03, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Feb 03, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club - Crochet & 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 floor... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Feb 04, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 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. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Feb 04, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Let’s build with big and small toy building blocks. For children of all ages. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 11, 2026 3:30 pm |
Valentine's Day Storytime & Crafts Love is in the air, and Valentine's cards are waiting to be crafted for family and friends. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club - Crochet & 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 floor... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Valentine's Day Cards Let’s get crafty! Make a sweet Valentine’s card for your family or friends. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Feb 13, 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 |