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Tue, Apr 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales and Shadow Puppets With Sunny & Judy Seki Celebrate Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros with a special family cultural program! Storytellers and authors Sunny and... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Apr 14, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Tiny Terrariums: Earth Day Craft for Tweens and Teens Create your own mini-greenhouse in a jar, with a live plant, moss, soil, and decorations. Nurture a young plant by giving it a home,... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Apr 14, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Evening Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing monthly evening session, with all materials provided courtesy of the Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library. We also color weekly on Thursdays... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 15, 2026 11:00 am |
Adult Crafting: Flower Pressing Have you ever seen a flower or a living plant from nature that you wanted to capture in your own portrait? Come to our flower pressing class and make a dried flower painting for... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics II Learn the essentials of sewing in this beginner-friendly class where you’ll create your very own pillowcase from start to finish. You’ll practice basic techniques like cutting fabric, using a sewing... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 16, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for practicing... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Take Home Craft: Houses Stop by the library for a craft to take home or stay and work on the craft in the library. We will have two house crafts. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 16, 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 |
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Thu, Apr 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Origami Chicken Races Ready, set… Cluck! Let’s flap into some fun by making our own origami chickens and then racing them to the finish line! May the fastest chicken win! |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Succulent Mason Jar Terrariums Celebrate Earth Day by designing your own mini terrarium in a jar! Layer colorful sand, soil, and real succulents to create a one-of-a-kind terrarium you can take home. Learn how drainage... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social: Poetry Month Edition Teens are invited to a safe, inclusive, social space featuring games, crafts and snacks! The craft will be inspired by Poetry Month! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Poetry, Student Success, Teen Councils English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Seed Bomb DIY | Hazlo tú mismo (HTM) Bomba de semillas Join us for a fun, hands-on program where you’ll learn how to make seed bombs—small balls of soil, clay, and seeds that grow into beautiful wildflowers for bees and... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 16, 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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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 am |
LA Made Presents: Yogurt, Butter, and Soft Cheeses Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
The Art of Tarot Tarot includes over 600 years of artwork and ever-evolving practices associated with the cards. Let’s explore the origins of Tarot, including its lore, symbolism, and meaning, as well as its modern-day uses. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home. The... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Painting for Adults With Viridian Art Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for an Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques, how... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 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... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm |
Resistance Bookmarks Design and create your own bookmark using a basic resistance technique.Meant for adults, but all are welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 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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Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Mother's Day Storytime and Paint Her Gift Join us for a read-aloud story about moms and create a beautiful Mother's Day gift. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 20, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for an introduction to the Cricut cutting machine with a live demonstration. After the demonstration, participants will create a craft using items cut with the machine. No prior experience... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 2026 3:30 pm |
Rock Painting Craft Join us at the library for a rock painting craft activity for children and their caregivers. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Buttons and Stickers From Old Comics Join us as we turn old comic books and graphic novels into buttons and stickers using our button maker and sticker machine!All materials are provided. This... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
DIY Seed Bombs: Guerilla Gardening for Tweens and Teens with Wendy McPherson Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on seed-bomb-making program featuring expert gardener Wendy... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Apr 21, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Join local chef Jess Wang to prepare your own jar of pickles. Participants will learn fundamental pickling and food preservation techniques. |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
For Kids: Celebrate Earth Day and National Library Week Join us to celebrate Earth Day and National Library Week! We will be upcycling old card catalog cards to create bookmarks. If you're... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sharing Folktales With Shadow Puppets Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) by watching a shadow performance of a traditional Japanese folktale by Sunny and Judy Seki,... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |