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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 4:00 pm |
Bad Art Challenge Show us your worst and create a disaster-piece! We provide the supplies and you provide the worst art you can think of. Get really creative and make a sculpture, structure, painting, mobile--whatever you... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Explore Your L.A.With Neighborhood Science Are you able to see stars at night? Is your neighborhood a heat island? Are mosquitos in the area? Find out the answer to these questions... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 4:00 pm |
Sword Fighting at the Library With the Game On Stunt Team Want to learn about how swords developed over the centuries? How to safely stage a stunt fight? Maybe you may want to see how a stunt fight takes place. Join us... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Hollywood Cookies and Comics Graphic Novel Club Do you love graphic novels? Do you own ten Batman shirts? Does your family tire of having to talk about Watchmen again? Looking for someone to... |
Online Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 11:00 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... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Gentle Hatha Yoga With Elisa Barretta for Adults and Teens Move mindfully, in sync with your breath, through a well-rounded and detailed flow of postures designed to stretch, strengthen,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Drones4Kids Are you curious about drones and how they work? Join us for a fun, hands-on experience with Drones4Kids as they teach us how to use a remote control to maneuver drones through an obstacle course. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2023 3:00 pm |
Let's Make Macramé Knots and Bracelets In this young adult hands-on workshop, tweens... |
Ascot Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 3:00 pm |
Drag Makeup Workshop Join Pickle for an easy drag makeup tutorial and conversation about the drag art form! Some supplies will be provided, but teens are encouraged to bring their own makeup to learn how to add some... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Double Indemnity" Join us for the third film of four in our Barbara Stanwyck film series! In 1944's Double Indemnity, an insurance salesman is seduced by a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Bot Builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and other animatronics based on popular film and TV characters. As he... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi Workshop Making sushi is a fun and delicious way to prepare and eat nourishing food. In this workshop, Acooba will demonstrate how easy and affordable it can be to make sushi at home. Includes... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Painting With Artsy Kidss Discover how painting can turn into a form of self-care. Led by Artsy Kidss, participants will learn how to express their view of their Los Angeles community through art. Materials are provided... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Summer Juggling Show Join us for a juggling show by world-class juggler David Cousin. He is the holder of five world records. David will present an energetic juggling show for all ages. This program was... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Sarah Kuhn The Los Angeles Public Library is proud to present local author Sarah Kuhn as she discusses her latest novel, Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story. Ambitious small-town girl Lois... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Anime Club Join us for all things anime! We will watch anime, talk anime and enjoy snacks. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Drone Flying Experience! Have you ever flown a drone? Join Drones4kids for a fun drone flying experience and you will walk away with a new skill and knowledge about the future of drones. This is a hands-on program... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 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 26, 2023 4:30 pm |
Book Making: The History of Books Our guest Peggy Hasegawa will showcase the history of books and how to make a book step-by-step. In the end, teens will have a handmade book to inspire them to write. This program was... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 5:00 pm |
Climate Cafe & Garden Club Join us for Climate Cafe and Gardening Club! Participants choose current events or news articles for discussion about climate change. Members can choose a monthly gardening project... |
Online Encino - Tarzana Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 5:00 pm |
Button Making Machine The button making machine returns. Express yourself! Make buttons for yourself, a friend or loved one. Bring images or browse from our magazines. And most importantly, have fun! |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Teen Council Join us at our next virtual meeting of the Studio City Teen Council on our Discord server.Teen Council is an opportunity for tweens and teens aged 11-19... |
Online Studio City Branch Library |
Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jul 26, 2023 6:00 pm |
Podcasting 101 With Kitty Felde It seems like everybody's got a podcast. Why not you? Join us at the Lab for Podcasting 101. Award-winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde, whose Book Club for Kids podcast... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Tree People Storytime Join us as the Tree People host an environmental education program led by the Traveling Dirt Doctor ! Through an interactive presentation, we'll learn about the importance of healthy soil, hear a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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 27, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Talent Show Participate in our Talent Show and show us what you've got! Musical performances, poetry, art, whatever talent you want to showcase: bring it on for prizes and fun. Sign-ups at the Circulation or Reference Desks. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Shrinky Dink Creations Create your own artwork, watch it magically shrink in a toaster oven, and then make your own keychain, necklace, or button while learning the science of how molecules change when... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Decorative Tiles Learn how to decoupage tiles with decorative napkins and paper. Create beautiful artwork to use as coasters or to hang in your room. For teens ages 11-18. |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 4:00 pm |
Robot Building in the Summer 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... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Tie Dye Our annual summer tie dye is back! Bring your own 100% cotton item, or use one of our provided bandanas or scrunchies. The program is for teens ages 11 to 18 years old. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Vision Boards Express yourself through a personal art project with images and words that make you happy, reflect your goals and values, or show your dreams! This program is for teens ages 11-19. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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 28, 2023 1:00 pm |
Create Your Own Graffiti Tag Bring your own shirts, shoes, or other canvases, and learn how to design your story. Music, snacks, paints provided: both acrylics and spray paint. This program is part of the... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Introduction to Robotics With LEGO Mindstorms The Eagle Rock High School (ERHS) Robotics Team will be offering a program that will teach students how to design, build, and program robots using LEGO... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 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 28, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Christmas in Connecticut" Join us for final film of four in our Barbara Stanwyck film series! In 1945's Christmas in Connecticut, the columnist for a national... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 3:30 pm |
Canvas Painting for Teens Art is self-care! Come and relax and have fun while painting your own canvas with step-by-step instructions from our instructor on how to create a specific scene while also having the freedom... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 3:00 am to 4:00 am |
Adult Crafternoon: DIY Birdhouses Join us for an afternoon of crafty fun! Assemble and decorate a birdhouse for your fine feathered neighbors! We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:00 am |
Patio Reading We would love to extend an invitation to you to enjoy our wonderful patio space! It's the perfect spot to unwind and relax, surrounded by fresh air and sunshine. You can grab your favorite book and escape into... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Printed Planters for Indoor Plants Learn how to design your own indoor 3D Planters using TinkerCad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed for free. Participants will be... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 11:00 am |
Vegan Sushi Workshop Dr. Acooba Scott is an experienced educator and an accomplished vegan chef. A demonstration of how to make vegan sushi and a discussion of how vegan food is nutritious, delicious, fun, and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |