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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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 |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Come join other chess players for some serious fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday Crafternoons | Miércoles Tiempo de Artesanía | 수요일 오후 공예 시간 Join our skilled facilitator and your community to make wonderful crafts and great memories. Únase a nuestro facilitador capacitado y tu... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español, Korean |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
End of the Summer DIY Ice Cream Social Cool off this summer with some homemade ice cream! Join us to celebrate the end of summer by making no churn ice cream in a bag using basic thermodynamics. All ages are... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Button Making Make a custom button! Choose images from recycled magazines, draw something, or bring your own picture—it's up to you! Pin your button on your backpack, lanyard, or clothing to show the world what you love... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Back to School Supplies Swap Cut down on new back-to-school purchases—your wallet and the environment will thank you. Bring any new or gently used school and office supplies (except printers) that you do not need... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Perler Bead Art Get creative and learn how to design perler bead art! Perler bead art consists of small plastic beads which can be formed into various designs and then fused together with a heat press resembling pixel art.... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society Social Hour Love to crochet, cross stitch, knit and sew? Join us for our monthly social hour! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring for Adults Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications,... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mario Kart Join us for an exciting game of Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch. Let's find out who will claim the title of racing champion! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Craft Corner: Felt Polaroid Frames Join us for our monthly Venice Library Teen Craft Corner! Enjoy snacks, art supplies, and plenty of opportunities to explore your creative side. Each month, we will... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Teen Council Join us at Teen Council. It is an opportunity for tweens and teens ages 11-19 in grades 6-12 to meet new people and gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic... |
In Person & Online Baldwin Hills Branch Library |
Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a weekly, drop-in music workshop featuring participatory singing and wellness activities.Led by local teaching artists, Neighborhood Sing was created to... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 2:00 pm |
Movie Screening: A Minecraft Movie It's movie time at the Library! We're cranking up the projector for a fun summer movie. Please join us, won't you?Next up is A Minecraft Movie (2025, PG) starring Jack... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
One Fine Day: Korean Tea & Craft Experience the beauty of Korean culture! Join us for an immersive celebration featuring a traditional Korean tea ceremony with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim, hands-on hanbok... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun-filled session of brick building! Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up with our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Back to School Tote Bags Teens are invited to decorate their own tote bag for Back to School. Tote bags and decorating supplies provided! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wii Videogames Come join us at the library for some video gaming! Play Mario and Just Dance Wii Videogames on the Big Screen. Recommended for teens ages 13 - 17. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Council Game Day Join the Fairfax teen council as we eat some snacks and play some games! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Create Postcards for Los Angeles Seniors Prepare for National Senior Citizens Day (Aug. 21) by decorating postcards that will be sent to local Los Angeles seniors! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Design Hour for Kids and Teens Explore architecture and design in this fun hands-on series for kids and teens ages 5 and up.Each workshop introduces big ideas in ways that are easy to understand and fun to try! |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
ModPodge Notebooks Celebrate the start of school by making your notebook truly personal. Decorate a notebook using ModPodge, scrapbook paper, magazine clippings and markers! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 4:30 pm |
Teen & Tween RPG: Apocalypse Edition Join a creative group of teens and tweens on an adventure through the wastelands. In a world of magic, danger, and a generous amount of chaos, players collaborate on... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils English |
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Fri, Aug 08, 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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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Paint by Numbers Teen Program Join us for a Paint-by-Numbers Teen program for ages 14 years and older. Painting by numbers is an easy way to create a beautiful work of art, even if you don't have any painting... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 9:30 am |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Each meeting features a different plant or garden activity. Learn about the native plants in our container garden and their role in local ecosystems, and gain inspiration for your... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Woodland Hills Library Gardening Club Love plants or want to learn how to grow your own garden? Come connect with fellow green thumbs (or aspiring ones!) as we share tips, swap... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Author Talk: Anne Soon Choi in Conversation With Naomi Hirahara Join author Anne Soon Choi in her discussion of L.A. Coroner, the first-ever biography of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 11:00 am |
Get Ready for College Workshop High school students, it's time to apply for college! Not sure where to start or which schools to consider? We've got you covered. Join us for our Get Ready for College Workshop,... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm |
Canoga Summer Youth Art Showcase Enjoy the arts that have been created throughout the summer by our youth. There will be a 2-hour general showcase and light refreshments. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: The Comedy of Terrors Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) is an amoral undertaker in 19th-century New England who takes to murdering people to have enough cash to support his drinking habit.... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teens of LA Film Festival Lights, Camera, Action!You're invited to an awesome celebration of young local filmmakers and their amazing creations! Come cheer them on as we screen the winning films, celebrate their... |
Central Library | Teens |
Film, Student Success English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Citrus Soapmaking Join us for a DIY soapmaking workshop and make your own citrus themed soap. Participants will use the melt and pour method.All supplies will be provided. Limited to 20 participants. Ages 11+.This program... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Maker Day - Wrapped Letters Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we use recycled materials to make decorative letters! All materials and a snack provided. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers This professional music composition workshop, led by Grammy-winning instructor Carl Protho, is designed for children ages 6 to 18 and is also open to parents. It... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Rock Art for Children & Teens Get creative as we decorate rocks using Sharpies! Make one for your friend or neighbor and share a personalized message.Sharpie is a trademark of Sanford, LP, which does... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |