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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Basic Sewing Workshop Join us for a free sewing basics workshop. You will learn how to thread and use a sewing machine, the basics of straight-line sewing, and how to make your own tote bag. No prior machine experience... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Learn to Crochet a Ball Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a hacky sack or stress ball during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher, Julie. All supplies will be provided, and... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Origami Join us for paper folding magic! Learn simple folding techniques anc create animals and shapes. Origami paper will be provided. Teens, kids and adults are welcome. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library will be selling gently used books for readers of all ages. Stop in and take a peek!... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie - Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Please join us for a screening of Peter Jackson's Masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We will be screening the extended... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm |
The Wonderful World of El Ropo With Magician Phil Van Tee Join us for a magic show with magician Phil Van Tee.This program is for adults and teens only. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Food Fermentation and Preservation Join Brie for a safe and fun class on making soft cheeses and yogurt at home. Participants will receive samples and a complimentary zine on cheese and yogurt making. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons Teen Adventure at the Venice Library Are you up for a fantastic adventure? Want to be a charming bard who wows everyone with their songs or a clever rogue always... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Fantasia Released in 1940, Fantasia represented Disney's boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music, what had begun as a vehicle to... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: How to Create Cartoon Characters Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for a fun and inspiring art program.Discover the world of cartooning with veteran... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Brendan Eder Ensemble Brendan Eder Ensemble creates a kaleidoscopic blend of classical, jazz, and electronic music. For this program, the group will perform arrangements of Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Ravel... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Breakdancing Performance and Class Join us to learn about the history of breakdancing, see a performance, and learn some moves of your own! All ages are invited to this program, generously funded by the... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEAM Art Lab: Cyanotypes Create x-ray like photos on fabric, using only the sun! Learn about the science and art of cyanotypes, for ages 11-adult. Bring leaves, feathers, natural items and keepsakes to create your... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Robertson Library Open House Robertson Branch Library invites you to a free special event by the Friends of the Library. Enjoy live jazz music and refreshments while getting to know your community and learning... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Eric Nakamura Discusses 30 Years of Giant Robot You don't want to miss Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura discussing his book Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Friendship Bracelet Looms Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 12:00 pm |
Debate & Democracy - Teens Teens, join in these friendly and informative presentations/conversations about some of the subjects that will impact your lives. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 2:00 pm |
Bubble Painting We’ll learn another way to paint, this time without brushes! Join us and make art using a fun technique that combines painting and bubbles. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sewing Workshop for Teens Visit the library and learn simple sewing stitches using a sewing machine. Participants will first learn to sew a straight line, then move to sewing a trendy felt doll, hair scrunchie, or tote... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Crochet Workshop Learn how to crochet in this beginner workshop. Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and principles. All materials will be provided. Space is limited to 10 participants. Ages 11+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Plant a Succulent Learn about succulents and plant your own to take home. This program will be held outside on the library patio. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Learn about the symbolic significance of these... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Candy Labs: DIY Candy Jewelry Let your creativity shine as you design and create jewelry made entirely from candy. Jewelry designer Seville Michelle will be on hand to show your tips and tricks for creating... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yarn Therapy Please join us in our workshop on how to crochet, or bring your yarn project to work on. All skill levels are welcome! Materials will be available on a limited basis. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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, Jul 14, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Come to our library to play chess and checkers. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own.All ages and experience levels are welcome. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2025 3:00 pm |
Summer Family Movie Read the book and see the movie at your library! Children, teens and their caregivers are invited to join us for a screening of the film Dog Man. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Trolls Band Together Those crazy Trolls are at it again! After two films of non-stop flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially a couple. Poppy... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Henna for Teens Get a free henna tattoo from professional henna artist, Manjushree Nomulwhar! Manjushree will also talk about how to create your own henna paste and how to make henna tattoos last. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Make an LED Greeting Card Let's learn about electricity and circuits, as we make light-up greeting cards! Recommended for ages 7+. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Fuse Bead Crafts for Teens Fuse beads are small beads that melt together when heat is applied. Join us and create keychains, magnets, or decoration. We will provide the designs, but you can also make your own.All... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye Bandanas Tie dye a provided bandana, or bring your own 100% cotton item to dye. Since tie dyeing can get messy, we recommend wearing clothing that you wouldn't mind getting dye on. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council & Summer Luminary Craft Bring the outdoors in by decorating a luminary with beautiful dried flowers and leaves. Also, learn more about library services to help you explore your... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Join us for another afternoon of snacks and movie magic with a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! After an unexpected family tragedy, the Deetz family... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Hour Teens (11-18) come and spend time with friends and learn a relaxing craft. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Flower Pot Decor During this teen only program, teens will decorate a flower pot with a variety of paints and attachable embellishments. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |