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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 |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Anime Club Join us for all things anime! Watch and talk about anime with fellow teens while enjoying snacks. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drones4kids Have you ever flown a drone? Join us for a brand new drone-flying program in the library's community room! Not only will kids have the opportunity to fly a drone, they will also learn about how drones are utilized in... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Book Tasting & Crafting While your hands are busy crafting, let’s talk about books! New books, old books, beloved or hated books, all are welcome to discuss. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Book Tasting & Crafting While your hands are busy crafting, let’s talk about books!New books, old books, beloved or hated books, all are welcome to discuss. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 24, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration is required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 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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Tue, Jul 25, 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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Tue, Jul 25, 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 2:00 pm |
Chess and Checkers in Hollywood Library Welcome to our Chess and Checkers games in the meeting room on the first floor. We will provide chess and checkers sets, but you can bring your own. All ages and... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 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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Tue, Jul 25, 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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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 2:30 pm |
Vegan Sushi for Tweens and Teens 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... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Coding Workshop Series for Grades 4-8 Learn about coding and engineering in a 4-week series. Participants who attend all four sessions will get to take home all materials, including a 3Doodler pen, snap... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 3:00 pm |
Outdoor Games Join us for some fun on the patio playing a variety of games. All ages are welcome. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 25, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation Do you have the desire to give back to your community? Maybe you are interested in creating and hosting programs for other like-minded teens? Would you like to earn community service... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |