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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 12:30 pm |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story of your Los Angeles Zoo. For... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 1:00 pm |
Hands-Only CPR Training A nurse from the L.A. County Department of Public Health is available to provide hands-only CPR training, as well as answer general health and wellness questions. |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English, Russian |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 2:00 pm |
Summer Teen Wednesdays! Teens meet to learn how to cook and create all kinds of stuff. Each Wednesday will be something different. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 3:00 pm |
Science Summer Camp Join us for the Science Summer Camp with the Discovery Cube LA at the library!Experience hands-on science adventures and be inspired, challenged, and most importantly, have fun! There will be weekly... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 3:00 pm |
Comic Book/Graphic Novel Creation Workshop The audience will learn the basic steps to creating their comic book or the beginning of their graphic novel. This program was made possible with the generous support... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 3:00 pm |
How to Start and Grow Your YouTube and Social Media Platform Evan Burse is an animation professional who switched to operating an online business and has been successful. Learn how Evan grew his YouTube channel... |
Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Teens |
Business, Career & Finances, Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Ball of Fire" Join us for the first film of four in our Barbara Stanwyck film series! In 1941's Ball of Fire, a group of professors working on a new encyclopedia encounter a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:00 pm |
Magic Wayne! Wayne presents an entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction, and comedy. Most important is Wayne's message about how libraries fulfilled his need as a kid to read about and learn magic... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:00 pm |
Baking Cookies for Teens Bake chocolate chip cookies from scratch with almond flour. For teens ages 11-18. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Carnival Party Hats With Emmy Lam Get ready for Sun Valley's 20th anniversary this September by making a party hat! In this hands-on workshop, Emmy Lam will show you how to design and make and decorate your own... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:00 pm |
Create Your Own Carnival Party Hats Everyone loves a pretty hat! In this hands-on workshop, the instructor will bring the carnival to the classroom. Students will have an opportunity to design and make... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:00 pm |
Zine Club With Zine Maker Amanda Fung Join L.A. Zine Club on Zoom featuring guest Zine Maker Amanda Fung. Curious about what zines are like from other countries? Join us for a special zine club meeting... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Giant Connect 4 for Prizes Play Connect 4 like never before—giant sized! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:15 pm |
Drawing Lessons Learn foundational skills for drawing from life. Practice different skills each week, no experience necessary. Basic supplies are provided. July 5 - Drawing in SpaceJuly 12 - Underlying Geometric... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Block Printing for Teens Block printing is a technique that uses a carved material (typically wood, linoleum, or rubber) to transfer an inked design onto fabric or paper. Design and create a custom block you can reuse... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Photo Transfer Craft Transfer a printed photo onto a canvas! Create a displayable photo of your family, friends, or travels. Know before you go:The canvases are 5" x 7"Email your photo to prncho@lapl.org by July 18... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Discovering Genetics: Extracting Strawberry DNA Want to learn more about Genetics? Join us for an engaging activity where we extract DNA from a strawberry using household supplies. |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 5:00 pm |
Zoom Teen Council Collaborate on library displays, programs, activities, and monthly newsletters. Members also have the option to help with library sorting and shelving, host their own craft programs, and assist at outreach... |
Online Encino - Tarzana Branch Library |
Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 2023 5:00 pm |
Backgammon The games continue this week. Backgammon is an easy game to master and such fun to play. Halfway between checkers and chess, it's a game of strategy and luck. We welcome players new to the game and players who have... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
CalArts Creates @ the Library: Creative Writing Sign up for a free 8-session, 4-week course. Participants will conceptualize and produce individual creative writing projects that will include fiction... |
Central Library | Teens |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
CalArts Creates @ the Library: Creative Writing Sign up for a free 8-session, 4-week course. Participants will conceptualize and produce individual creative writing projects that will include... |
Central Library | Teens |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 10:30 am |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story of your Los Angeles Zoo. For... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
GLAD’s Family Outreach: Deaf, Deafblind & Deaf Disabled Youth GLAD’s Family Outreach works with deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf-disabled youth, plus their parents and/... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
CalArts Creates @ the Library: Zines Sign up for a free 8-session, 4-week Zine-Making Course. Some of the topics that will be covered in this workshop are image creation, creative writing, comics, world-... |
Central Library | Teens |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" (2023) Join us to watch the 2023 film Shazam! Fury of the Gods, starring Zachary Levi. The film is rated PG-13. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
CalArts Creates @ the Library: Zines Sign up for a free 8-session, 4-week Zine-Making course. Some of the topics that will be covered in this workshop are image creation, creative writing, comics, world-... |
Central Library | Teens |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 3:00 pm |
Face Painting With Marquita Jordan Sparking Imagination Through Art! Join artist Marquita Jordan for this hour-long face-painting program. Marquita is an excellent artist and knows that every child loves dressing up... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Buttonmaking Craft Join us as we make buttons! For all ages.This counts as an activity on the Summer With the Library gameboard. |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm |
Portrait Drawing Workshop Introduction and instruction on portrait drawing. Art supplies will be provided. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 3:30 pm |
Robots & Animatronics Overview and demonstration of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics. Live speaker with multiple examples of robots, materials used to make robots, and the description of different... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Weave A Rainbow Band Bracelet Teens, tweens and kids are invited to weave colorful and unique fishtail bracelets, using only rubber bands and two pencils. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye Fun Learn the art (and science) of tie dye! We will supply everything you need to make a tie dye bandana or scrunchie. This event will get a little messy, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 4:00 pm |
La Lotteria Italiana Play La Loteria Italiana and learn about the wonderful Italian culture at the same time! La Loteria Italiana is similar to Mexican Lotería, but it features many icons of the Italian culture... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 4:00 pm |
Heal from Hate Workshop Learn how to report a hate crime, hate crime prevention tips, and well-being activities. Free hate crime books in 13 different languages, whistles, and refreshments will be provided. This workshop has... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Chinese |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Money 101 What is one of life's biggest ideas, and how does that idea impact our financial choices? Explore this topic during a basic introduction to investing for teens. |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Money 101 What is one of life's biggest ideas, and how does that idea impact our financial choices? Explore this topic during a basic introduction to investing for teens. |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Thu, Jul 20, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Join us every Thursday to learn mindful meditation basics and meditate with our community. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 21, 2023 3:00 pm |
Friday Films Join us every Friday this summer for a film screening in the library! *Films are subject to change. June 9 @ 3 p.m.: La La Land (PG-13)June 16 @ 2:30: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)June 23 @ 3 p.m.:... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 21, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: "The Lady Eve" Join us for the second film of four in our Barbara Stanwyck film series! In 1941's The Lady Eve, an eligible, socially awkward heir to a brewery empire boards a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 21, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Dicho Al Hecho! Join us for a fun bilingual game. Test your knowledge and expand your mind! This game is recommended for ages 10 years and older. Vivelo hoy!Acompáñanos para un divertido juego bilingüe. Pon a prueba tus... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games, Language Learning English, Español |
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Sat, Jul 22, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Solar Viewing The Sidewalk Astronomers will bring telescopes with hydrogen-alpha blocking filters, so you can safely look at sunspots and solar prominences. Now is your chance to safely observe the features of the sun! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 22, 2023 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Make Your Own Sensory Kit With Eliana Lopez Join us for Make Your Own Sensory Kit, a creativity and mental wellness workshop led by Eliana Lopez, Peer Programs Coordinator at National Alliance on... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 22, 2023 11:00 am |
Karaoke Teen Party Summertime is karaoke time at the library! Don't be shy, bring your friends. For ages 11 through 19. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 22, 2023 3:30 pm |
Make Your Own Scrunchies Participants will learn how to hand sew a scrunchie, including the basics of sewing, such as threading a needle, sewing a backstitch, and working with elastic. Having been guided... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 10:30 am |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library Join the L.A. Zoo this summer as we find ways to discover the local wildlife that lives in Griffith Park and learn about the unique story of your Los Angeles Zoo. For... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 1:00 pm |
Science With Ethan Join us for hands-on science experiments with Ethan. Learn about chemicals, motion/forces, dissection, and light/energy. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 2:00 pm |
Robots & Animatronics Overview and demonstration of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics. Live speaker with multiple examples of robots, materials used to make robots, and the description of... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Cartoon Club Join us for cartoons and popcorn in the community room! |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 3:00 pm |
Make Your Own Ice Cream Learn the science behind making your own ice cream in a bag. Then try it yourself. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Smoothies With Acooba With abundant fresh fruits and veggies and our long growing season and temperate climate, smoothies are a great option that can be enjoyed year-round in LA. Acooba will demonstrate how to make... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |