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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 2:00 pm |
Bookmaking Project: Accordion Fold Book Join us in kickstarting our Artist Residency program in bookmaking! Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead us in creating an accordion fold book with... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2023 3:00 pm |
Henna Body Art With Katy DeBra Please join us for a henna tattoo program featuring Katy DeBra of ArtLuminous. Katy will briefly explain henna's use and history, including how to mix paste and how to draw with the paste. This... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Playa Vista Teen Council Make a difference at your library! Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join our new Teen Council group this Summer and earn volunteer credit for participating. We'll discuss what we can do to... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Learn to Paint With Viridian Art Join Viridian Art for an afternoon of painting. Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques, how to calm the mind through art, and have fun being creative with their... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm |
Tie Dyeing for Teens Color your world in our tie dye event! We will supply dye, tote bags, bandanas, scrunchies and help with patterns. All you need to bring is your creativity!This event might get messy, so please wear... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Book Discussion & Activity: Come On In Teens are invited to join a discussion of Come On In... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council & Fun Are you a teen looking to earn community service hours? Lend us your voice by collaborating on library displays, programs, and book selection with your peers. Join us and make DIY stress balls while... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Party Hat Workshop With Emmy Lam Join Emmy Lam as she leads a workshop on creating your own festive party hat. This event is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library. |
Platt Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Intro to Tango Dancing With Ilona Glinarsky Please join us for an exciting, free BEGINNING TANGO CLASS at John Muir Library for adults and teens! Ilona Glinarsky is a leading tango instructor in Southern... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm |
Photography Crash Course for Beginners This crash course will introduce you to basic photography techniques for making beautiful images to share with friends and family using a simple digital camera or your own... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm |
DIY Ice Cream Exercise your STEAM skills by learning the chemistry of making ice cream making. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, STEM, Student Success English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Guide Pups in Training Local volunteers from Guide Dogs of America will be visiting the branch with their dogs-in-training. The organization helps transform lives through partnerships with service dogs. Come learn... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Jul 18, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
"Barbara Stanwyck: Ball of Fire" Presented by Historian Mary Mallory Risk taking, street smart Barbara Stanwyck survived childhood poverty and tragedy to become one of... |
In Person & Online Northridge Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Film, Lectures English |
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Wed, Jul 19, 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 19, 2023 11:00 am to 2:00 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/or legal guardians. There will be... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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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 |