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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Chinese Paper Lanterns Join Emmy instructor Lam to discover the ancient decorative art of Chinese lantern making. Students will create their own lanterns while exploring the significance of lanterns in various Chinese... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Rainbow MakerSpace Join us for a Pride Month-themed MakerSpace to create 3D items, sewing projects, zines, stickers, and buttons. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mars Explorers Unite: A Cosmic Adventure for Kids Take a captivating journey to the Red Planet with retired NASA/JPL Project Manager David Lehman. Delve into the allure and the mysteries of Mars,... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class for Teens Teens, please join us for a Vietnamese spring roll making workshop. These rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold,... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pride Keychains DIY / Llavero de Orgullo LGBT hazlo tú mismo Celebrate Pride Month with creativity, color, and community! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can design... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Indigenous Futurism: Storytelling & Clay Workshop Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to (re)imagine and dream up new worlds.... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 23, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Benjamin Franklin Library Pop-up at Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 2:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Theater Camp (2023) In this ribald mockumentary, Tony Award winners Ben Platt and Molly Gordon play longtime best friends and drama instructors at a rundown Theater Camp (2023, rated PG-13) in... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Summer Reading Book Club Join our Teen Book Club this summer! In our first meeting on June 23, we will begin the book The White Guy Dies First together, with yummy snacks to get everyone excited and... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together Join chef Jessica Wang for a hands-on pickling workshop, introducing folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen.This program is... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Pride Friendship Bracelets Bring your bestie and join us in celebrating Pride Month by making friendship bracelets. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Intro to Embroidery Join us for a stitching circle as we make hoop art featuring woodland animals. All skill levels are welcome and materials will be provided. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Join us for an afternoon of board games and card games. Feel free to bring your favorite game from home!Open to middle and high school students. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner: Rainbow Duct Tape Lanyards In honor of Pride month we will be creating duct tape rainbow lanyards. All supplies will be provided no registration is required. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Council: Pizza Party With Wii Videogames Come eat pizza, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and play Wii Mario, Wii Sports, and Just Dance video games on the Big Screen!At our Teen Council meeting... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 5:30 pm |
Dance is Great Medicine Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to nurture your mental and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friends of Washington Irving Bookstore Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library!Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Play a variety of card games, board games, and trivia challenges while hanging out with friends. There is a game for everyone, regardless of whether you enjoy strategy, competitiveness, or just having fun.... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm |
Rainbow Social Come hang out at the library for a relaxed, low-key afternoon with local LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Connect with people who share your interests, talk about your favorite fandoms, and more. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Matt Steinberg's Reptile Family (Reptile Show) Join us for an educational and entertaining interactive reptile show with The Reptile Family! Experience the wonder and excitement of exotic... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm |
Learn How to Ferment Your Veggies Join us in celebrating Central Library's 100th birthday! Please bring the family and learn about fermenting your veggies. We will provide useful tricks and tips for making fun... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Rolls Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served with cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Guitar Concert Join us for an enchanting evening with the duo of Tom Foster and Taro Wayama. Experience a captivating mix of guitar music that spans centuries, blending traditional classical repertoire with contemporary... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2026 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Chess Club All chess enthusiastic in our community and beyond are invited!On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game.On the fourth Wednesday of the month experienced... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Games English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Mixed Media and Collage Workshop Participants will be led through a brief overview of collage and its function in the history of art. They will also practice creating a balanced, well-composed... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade (Brie Wakeland Muszynski) Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
CommUnity Archives Watts Neighborhood Activation Join us for a sneak peek of CommUnity Archives this summer at the Watts Branch! Come by and bring a few treasured heirlooms* you’d like to... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Teen Writing Circle Grab a prompt, get some snacks, and share your writing in a relaxed, peer-led space. If you’ve been looking for a group of fellow writers to hang out with, this is it. Bring your current project,... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
CrEATive Plate Kids Cooking Class Let's have some fun creating a new recipe for the Summer! Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us on a unique culinary adventure with special guests from... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun session of brick building. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up using our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pride Party for Teens Join us to celebrate Pride Month by crafting shrinky dink earrings and keychains and enjoy rainbow sno-cones! |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm |
Teen Puzzle Party! Horror Movie Edition Join us this week as we work together to complete a 500 piece horror themed puzzle. No registration required. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Family Movie Night: Crush Join us at the library to celebrate Pride Month with a screening of the movie Crush, complete with refreshing drinks and popcorn. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |