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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pride Stickers Explore the Cricut Design Space software and learn how a Cricut cutting machine works. Create DIY Pride and LGBTQ+ stickers using different materials. Completed designs will be printed and cut for free and... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sun, Jun 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
Anime Sundays Hi Teens! Come and get comfortable, hang out, and binge on your favorite or new anime! |
Central Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Sun, Jun 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Robots and Animatronics Robot and animatronic engineer Paul Thompson will give an overview and demonstration of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics. There will be multiple examples of robots, materials... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Shrink Plastic Art Design a charm, ornament, keychain, or magnet using shrinking plastic. Participants are welcome to bring in their own designs to trace (images will shrink down to 1/3-1/2 their original size). ... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 2:00 pm |
International Cooking for Teens Teens will learn to cook a different international dish each week from scratch. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Join us if you like to play chess and checkers. We will meet for casual games in the Meeting Room. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own. All ages and experience levels... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Art Workshop for Teens: Mixed Media With Art Era Join artist JazzEra as we explore multimedia through self portraiture. Self portraits can be a fun and expressive way to honor ourselves through each season of... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club All levels and ages are welcome. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills and meet fellow chess enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids Craft Catapults Learn the physics of velocity by practicing throwing tiny objects at things and seeing where it hits! Using an assortment of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, bottle caps and other recyclable materials... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Monday Movie Matinee: Black Panther Celebrate Juneteenth at the Pacoima Branch.A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Hand Sewing for Beginners: Felt Bookmarks Learn a new skill and celebrate Summer With the Library! We will follow a simple tutorial and work together to create a... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:00 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 Sing... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Juneteenth Freedom Coloring Day Join us in recognition of Juneteenth to learn about the holiday, Juneteenth coloring sheets will be available. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Karate for Teens This is a class for beginners. Students will learn basic techniques and drills, as well as the culture, history, and traditions of East Asia.The instructor is David Hakyong Chung (정학용), who began training in... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Career Speaker Series: Assistant Buyer Join us for a lively conversation with a Barista turned Assistant Buyer of a major retail store. Hear about one young woman's inspired journey as a recent CSUN graduate and... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers Children aged 6 to 18 (and their parents) are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Strawberry Pincushion Ready to reap what you sew? Stay sharp as a tack with this classic pincushion project intended for beginners. The pincushion was invented during the Middle Ages as a practical solution for... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 4:30 pm |
Teen Tresses - Hair Program Hi Teens! Come hang out in the Teens Department and learn how to create awesome braids, ponytails, and simple styles you can rock every day. We’ll show you step-by-step techniques you... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 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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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games Calling all DTLA and surrounding community members! You are invited to join us for weekly Monday night board gaming at Central Library. All skill levels are welcome. Here are the games being offered in... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Naturalist for a Day Learn to be a naturalist at the Mar Vista Library.Learn About Your Local National Park: A History of the Santa Monica Mountains and Introduction to the SAMO FundIntroduction to Nature Journaling: Drawing... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Art for Kids Join us for a series of exciting art programs each Tuesday throughout the summer. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 2:30 pm |
Craft-Teen Tuesdays Join us after school for our monthly craft-teen program. Get ready for a blend of fun and creativity as we rotate through various crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Express Yourself Through Beat Making Join us for a series of beat-making classes for kids and tweens, taught by teens. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Clay Bead Friendship Bracelets Join us for a fun clay bracelet making craft in honor of LGBTQ+ history month! Materials will be provided. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rainbow Pride Party! Kick off Summer at the library and celebrate Pride at our teen Rainbow Pride Party! We will be making friendship bracelets, eating rainbow foods, and celebrating ourselves. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer With the Library: Art For Kids-Magic Model Sculpting Please join us for a youth art workshop from Art For Kids and teacher Makaela Wright, on clay sculpting. Space is limited. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Night Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games, video games, or card games, we have something for all teens! |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen'Scape Playlist Come listen to music together! We’ll each pick songs to listen to and discuss them together in a judgment-free zone. Bring ideas for what songs you want to share, and we’ll add them to our... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo & Tasting for Teens Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings!Learn about the symbolic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
LGBTQIA+ Comic Book Club Do you love Heartstopper? Are there other LGBTQIA+ manga and comics you love, and want to discuss? Join us to talk about your favorite comics and graphic novels.Comic Plus® is a great way to... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner Please join us on the third Tuesday of every month as we create a fun and unique holiday or seasonal craft. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social- Pride Edition Teens are invited to an evening of socializing, snacking, and crafting with a special Pride craft. Food and materials are provided. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Pride Paper Dolls Learn how to cut paper doll chains and decorate them any which way you want in celebration of diverse and proud people everywhere! |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Button Making Join us for a fun and creative session to design and make your own custom buttons! The library will provide the button-making machine and materials, along with guidance on how to use the equipment. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rainbow Bracelets Join us as we make beaded rainbow bracelets to celebrate Pride Month! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pride Flower Crowns Make an everlasting crown of faux flowers in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month and enjoy for years to come. All materials provided. Limit 15 participants. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Have fun with other teens by exploring the Bureau of Nooks and Crannies by creator-in-residence Andy Crocker and playing various... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Are You on Track to Get Into a UC? Students and their families will learn essential information and strategies for navigating the University of California (UC) admissions process. By providing a comprehensive... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Pride Bracelet Making Show your Pride and celebrate how "Reading Brings Us Together" with a colorful friendship bracelet. Paper chains for young children and deluxe papercrafting for older participants will also be... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:15 pm |
Button Making Craft for Tweens and Teens Make your own buttons to adorn your shirt, jacket or backpack. Supplies will be provided. For ages 11 and older.This program is generously funded by the Friends... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 4:15 pm |
Charcoal Drawing Vine charcoal is a soft, round charcoal made from burnt grape vines. Try out this delicate medium for drawing figures and organic shapes! No experience necessary, and supplies are provided. |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club 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 by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Teen Council Join Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at the Chatsworth Branch Library. Meet other teens in your community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. For Ages 13-18.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Pride Month Lanyards Happy Pride! Join us to learn about pride month, make your own lanyard keychains, and watch a fun movie while you make it. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crochet and Knitting Club Join us for an informal gathering of yarn crafting enthusiasts. Bring your own project. We all learn from each other. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
DIY Teens Each week teens will learn to make something new and fun. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Volunteer: Weekly Session Every Wednesday afternoon this summer, registered Teen Volunteers can sign up to assist with library projects and earn community service hours. Tasks will vary week-to-week... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |