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Thu, Jul 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Earth Day and Upcycling - Hosted by PS Science Children will be introduced to the idea of conservation, discuss strategies for supporting a healthy earth, then upcycle cast-off materials to create a new sculpture,... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 2026 6:30 pm |
Yarn Crafting Circle for Adults Join us for an evening of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome, including new learners! Bring your own needles and yarn if you have them. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 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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Sat, Jul 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Trash Art Day at the Library Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Argentine Tango Basics and Beyond This dance instruction program explores the essence of Argentine Tango, a social partner dance based on connection. No experience or partner necessary.This free program... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sun, Jul 26, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Make a Book with Laurel Koss Join us for a free workshop led by Laurel Koss, where you'll discover the art and craft of making a one-signature casebound journal. Learn about the tools and techniques involved in... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Extravaganza: Build the Mega-City Teamwork makes the dream work! Join us for a giant collaborative world-building event where everyone comes together to create one massive,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 27, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for a brief introduction to the Cricut cutting machine with a live demonstration. After the demonstration, participants will create a craft using items cut from the machine. No prior... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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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Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 2026 2:00 pm |
Kids Craft and Art Club Join us for a creative experience! We’ll provide the art and craft supplies. What will you create together? This program is designed for children and their families or caregivers. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 2026 3:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo & Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Discover the symbolic... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm |
Sew a Fugly Doll Learn basic sewing techniques while you create a doll inspired by trendy toys which you can make into a bag charm or a plushie.All supplies are provided.This program is for teens and tweens 11-18. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Beach-in-a-Bottle for Teens Design a beach scene with sand and assorted mini-figures, including a wooden person and beach ball you can hand-paint. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
DiY Teens We will create something new each Wednesday as we learn new ways to express ourselves. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Shrinky Dinks Make a design on thin plastic sheets and then watch as they shrink and harden in the oven! Easy to learn and super fun. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sidewalk Chalk Art Learn how to mix sidewalk chalk with water to create thick, vibrant color and make pictures outside. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kelp Forests - Hosted by PS Science Children will learn about the plants and animals that make up a kelp forest food web, and the special role sea otters play in maintaining a healthy kelp forest; then will... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 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, Jul 31, 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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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 10:00 am |
Monthly Craft for Families: Take Home We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 2026 3:00 pm |
L.A. by Design: Custom Buttons & Stickers Celebrate our summer theme by making your own "Postmarks." Whether you’re an artist or just love a good DIY project, come by the library to design and produce... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
K-Pop Party for Kids Celebrate your favorite K-Pop idols (and demons)! Stop by any time between 2 - 3:30 p.m. for movie-themed activities. It's gonna be golden! This program is intended for children ages 3+. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm |
L.A. Zine Club on Zoom Join us for Zine Club on Zoom, where members of our group meetup in a virtual space to co-work, chat, and share inspiration for whatever projects we're working on. Zine Club is based on the idea of... |
Online Van Nuys Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Hands on Ceramics: Clay Inventions Come learn about the development of ceramics from the Mesoamerican period to today. Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop will now focus on... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join Robotics professional Paul Thompson and learn how robots are made in our Summer Reading Challenge Finale!This program is generously funded by the Library... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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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Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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 |