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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! Join us for a hands-on pickling workshop and enjoy an introduction to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen. L.A. based Chinese American... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 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 29, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Coffee Clay (Grades 6-12) Let's upcycle coffee grounds into clay! Participants will learn to make clay from readily available, eco-friendly materials, then use it to create something. Instructions will be provided on... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Meditate and Create Vision Board Workshop for Teens Teens will participate in a fun, creative visualization exercise to help them identify their dreams, goals, and desires. This will be... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 29, 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 30, 2026 10:00 am |
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 30, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Tie-dye al fresco Join us for tie-dyeing on our patio. We will provide a bandana, or you may bring one item to dye (such as a t-shirt--we can't accommodate dyeing heavy items like pants). We recommend clean, cotton... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Korean Mini-Kimbap 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... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 3:00 pm |
June Family Movie Join us for a family-friendly movie at the library! Snacks will be provided for everyone. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Whip It (2009) Drew Barrymore made her directing debut with Whip It (2009, rated PG-13), the heartfelt and high-energy story of a girl who finds acceptance with a rowdy team of roller derby girls.... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 2026 3:30 pm |
Game Day Join us for a variety of video, board, and puzzle games at the library. Snacks provided |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation Are you interested in becoming an Eagle Rock Branch Library Teen Volunteer? Are you curious to learn more about you community branch library? Would you like to earn community service... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Korean Mini-Kimbaps Making Class Discover the joy of making Korean mini-kimbap! In this interactive, hands-on class, you will learn how to prepare, assemble, and roll these colorful, nutritious seaweed... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How to Draw Superheroes Animation professional Evan Burse will demonstrate how to draw a superhero, and then do an actual drawing lesson for participants. Evan has worked the following popular animated shows: Teen... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Rainbow Craft Tape Notebooks Teens and adults are invited to celebrate their Pride any way they'd like by crafting rainbow-themed or other craft tape notebooks. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Art Studio: Pencil and Colored Pencil Come and express your creativity! High-quality drawing pencils, erasers, colored pencils and drawing paper provided. Draw an original artwork or just relax... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Spray Painting Celebrate the summertime by learning the basics of spray painting! Intended for ages 13-18.Celebra el verano con aprender los fundamentos de la pintura con aerosol. Para edades 13-18. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stamped & Styled: Button-Making Workshop Want to wear your neighborhood pride on your sleeve—or your backpack?Drop by our teen button-making workshop and design your own wearable mail from the West... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Book Club- The House of Beauty: Lessons from the Image Industry by Arabelle Sicardi (Chapers 3 & 4) Join us as we continue to discuss The House of... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Robot Building & Other Animatronics With Paul Thompson Bot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and animatronics based on popular film and TV characters.... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 01, 2026 10:00 am |
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, Jul 01, 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 01, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success English |
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Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friendship Bracelets Design bracelets for your friends, family, or yourself using fun beads, string, and charms. Whether you love simple patterns or bold designs, there’s something for everyone. Ages 7-18. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 01, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society: Social Hour Love to crochet, cross stitch, knit and sew? Join us for our monthly social hour, in a relaxed social setting for all skill levels! The first Wednesday of the month. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 01, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Leaf Rubbings & Stamp Art With Emmy Lam Emmy Lam demonstrates how to make leaf rubbings using crayons, and then enhance the artwork with watercolor leaf stamps, which you can use to make your own leaf... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 01, 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 02, 2026 10:00 am |
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, Jul 02, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Central Library Soccer Celebration: 1H vs 2J, Round of 32 Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup!... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 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 02, 2026 4:00 pm |
Community Zines & Art Lab Come make a zine and help build our collection in this monthly creative art lab. Zine content can be personal, political, niche, artistic, or purely visual—there are no rules and no... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class With Emmy Lam Join us as we learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls! Vietnamese spring rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Maker Day Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we pull out our 3-D pens, colored pencils, and other gadgets and craft supplies to sew, seal, cut and create! All materials and refreshments provided, ages 11 and older.... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Melted Popsicle Art Create a forever melting popsicle sculpture! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Personalize your Summer Pouch Join us to personalize the summer with the Library pouch you received at registration! Use acrylic paints, markers, and sparkling gems to create a one-of-a-kind design. All... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 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 03, 2026 10:00 am |
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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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 10:00 am |
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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Sun, Jul 05, 2026 10:00 am |
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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Sun, Jul 05, 2026 2:00 pm |
Shrinky-Dink Sunday Feeling crafty? Come by and design your own amulet or magnet out of shrinky-dink plastic and then watch the power of heat transform it. We have plenty of material for this program so bring all your... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 06, 2026 10:00 am |
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 |