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Wed, May 13, 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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Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 2026 3:30 pm |
Drop-in Letterpress Printing With Nova Community Arts Join us in celebrating Central Library's 100th birthday by creating your own letterpress print! Participants will use a miniature printing... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 14, 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 |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Japanese Fans Join us at the library for a hands-on workshop to design your own Japanese fan while learning about the cultural significance of these beautiful creations. Ages 7 to 18 are welcome. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 14, 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, May 16, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Cosplay for Science Presents: Storytelling, Research, and Making Science Wearable Join scientist and storyteller Gabriel-Philip Santos for a one-hour interactive... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, May 16, 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, May 16, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Stencil Screen Printing Workshop Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, May 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Regulate and Recharge: Sensory Play and Community Support Families are invited to join us for art activities and open-ended play with new sensory toys and tools from our children's... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, May 19, 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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Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children’s Crafting On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, children are invited to join us for a craft program! Craft themes will change monthly. This event is for kindergarten through elementary age children. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Beaded Dragonflies Use pipe cleaners and beads to create a sparkly dragonfly, then hang it in your house or garden to fly in the breeze! |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Chinese Paper Fans With Emmy Lam Discover the art of Chinese paper fans in this hands-on class with Emmy Lam. Explore step-by-step methods for designing, folding, and decorating... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social Hour Join us for a relaxed hour designed specifically for teens. Whether you enjoy games, crafts, music, or want a place to unwind and meet new friends, Teen Social Hour is the perfect event for you. Snacks... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Thu, May 21, 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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Fri, May 22, 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, May 23, 2026 11:00 am |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 23, 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, May 23, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:05 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, May 24, 2026 2:00 pm |
Meditative Coloring Swing by for a relaxing, art-filled afternoon. We will be creating zentangles, coloring frames, or working on an old-fashioned coloring project. Set your cares aside and join usThe program is... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 2026 1:30 pm |
Fabric Arts Meet Up Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabric arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Drop-In Crafts Drop in any time between 3 to 4:30 p.m. and make a new craft every month. Materials/supplies will be provided. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 26, 2026 3:00 pm |
Vietnamese Water Puppets Explore the world of Vietnamese Water Puppets. Paint wooden puppets and create a floating puppet show. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 26, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Mini Mushroom Terrariums for Teens Create a mini mushroom terrarium! These charming mini terrariums feature a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by soil, colorful stones, and soft moss. They are... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 26, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Arts & Crafts Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We will enjoy some time together creating and crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 26, 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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Tue, May 26, 2026 4:00 pm |
Paper Batik Join us as we use crayons and watercolor to create beautiful art inspired by the ancient Indonesian dying technique of Batik. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 2026 4:00 pm |
Giant Origami Get ready to think BIG!Join us to fold amazing shapes using 4-foot sheets of paper. Instead of tiny squares, participants will work together with over-sized paper to create large, eye-catching origami designs.It’... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 27, 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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Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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 |