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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 |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool DIY / Es Divertido Coser Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can bring your embroidery, crochet or knitting project as well. Please bring your... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Discover the Magic of Scottish Bagpipes With John McLean Allan John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and explain how the instrument has influenced the culture of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo and Tasting Class for Teens Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pride Button and Bracelet Making Join us to create Pride month buttons and beaded bracelets! All supplies will be provided, and all teens and tweens are welcome without registration.This program is... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Learn to Draw Comics With Shannon Watters Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Heritage month by learning the basics of drawing and making comics with Shannon Watters, the co-creator and co-writer of the comic book series... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rock Painting Join us for a colorful afternoon of rock painting! Use acrylic markers and your imagination to turn ordinary rocks into mini masterpieces. Whether you decorate with uplifting messages, animals, patterns, or... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mini-Golf Use common objects (books, cardboard boxes, coffee mugs, etc.) as obstacles in a mini-golf course that you design and put together. It will be a hoot! |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Through the Eyes of Artists: Meet Artist J Michael Walker + Poster Signing Celebrate the power of art and storytelling with Metro Art and the Los Angeles Public Library.... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Looking for volunteer hours? Want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council. Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our collections, and more. |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Join us to learn how to make yummy and tasty Vietnamese spring rolls—a scrumptious and healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm |
Exploring the UC and CSU Colleges: Tips for Getting in Join us for this deep dive into the admissions process for the University of California and California State University colleges.Please note: This... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am |
Gentle Yoga Series With Elisa Release habitual tension in your body and mind, linking breath and movement as you unwind through the ancient practice of Yoga. Create more strength, flexibility and balance in your... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Camp Tie-Dye Fashion trends come and go, but tie-dye in the summer is forever! Join us for a colorful afternoon of Tie-Dye. One T-shirt per teen will be provided, but you are welcome to bring one additional item to add to your... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 2:00 pm |
Friday Movie Event Beginning June 13 through August 1 weekly movies will be shown during our Summer With the Library event.June 13: NopeJune 20: The NIckel BoysJune 27: Moana 2July 4: Library closedJuly 11... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 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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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky - Live Play Reading Join us for a special reading of an inspiring short play, Dr. Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Game Day on Fridays Join us and your pals for an afternoon of gaming at the library! Along with a variety of vintage board games, we have Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Mario Party. We also have Guitar... |
Central Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 9:30 am |
Make Music LA Day Join us for an all day music festival to celebrate the official start of summer! Make Music LA Day is part of a global event that celebrates with free music events. The all-day music festival is brought... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read with a BARK Dog Kids who are starting out with books and seasoned readers are all invited to practice their read aloud voices with BARK therapy dogs. These furry friends love to listen to all kinds of stories and get a... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Stitch and Yarn Club The Stitch & Yarn Club is a welcoming and creative space for teens and adults interested in and passionate about needle arts! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, or quilt... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Personal Archiving 101 Do you have old photographs, old letters, documents, and years of memories stored away in boxes long forgotten? Have you wondered about what will happen to these precious artifacts in the future... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Stamp Collecting Program Come and learn about the fun of collecting postage stamps. Free stamps will be available to everyone who attends this event. Experts will also be present who can help evaluate collections. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm |
Taiko Drumming Join us for a Saturday afternoon musical performance of taiko drumming with Taikoproject!Taikoproject was founded in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo district in 2000 by a group of young, next-generation... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mar Vista Library at the Venice Fest Come visit the library at the Venice Summer Fest, sign up for Summer With the Library reading challenge, and learn about all the awesome things you can access with your... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Boba Tween Mix up your own boba drink and hang out playing tabletop games all in one fun event at the Venice Branch Library!Non-dairy options will be available. First come first serve at this event. Ages 11-18 only. ... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Teen Pickling Workshop Join L.A.-based Chinese American fermented food advocate and instructor, Jessica Wang, for a workshop on the art of pickling. Learn pickling tips and insights inspired by her family's cultural... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
An Afternoon With Chi-ming Yang: Author of Octavia E. Butler H is for Horse Author Chi-ming Yang will read excerpts from her new book, Octavia E. Butler: H is for Horse, an homage to... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm |
Chess for Teens Learn the basics of chess, including tips and strategies. You will also learn about the history of chess, and grandmaster games. This is a program for teens (11-18), and their parents. This is a program for... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory-Friendly Octopus Pals We will make sensory-friendly octopus stuffed animals that double as fidget toys! To create a sensory inclusive environment, the library will provide sensory toys, avoid... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Gratitude Journaling and Meditation Workshop With Amy Rutledge This fun, active, and experiential workshop introduces attendees to the mindfulness practice of gratitude... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEM Scholars: Water Density! Does it Sink or Float? Join us for a Stem Scholars workshop for ages 7-11 led by Granada Hills Charter High School students!Learn about science through a fun... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jun 22, 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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Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pursuing Your Passions With Poetry: Marie Kordus Marie Kordus, author of Idea Poetry and founder of HiBrowsing.com, presents a path for the pursuit of any worthy goal through her poetic... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Health & Wellness, Poetry English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Children experience marine life up-close and personal with our live tidepool animals, specimens and colorful puppets. Sea stars and preserved sharks are just some of the... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Sewing With Teens We will learn to make simple repairs to clothing, including attaching a button, fixing a drawstring, and sewing a simple seam. Ages 8-18. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Bonding Painting Workshop With Artsy Kidss Join us for a fun bonding session where kids and their friends and/or family can team up to use their creativity and make a diptych, which is a... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fun With Model Trains Come and learn about the hobby of Model Railroading at the San Pedro Library. Participants will be able to see and operate HO scale model trains. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Make it Yours! Customize the Summer Reading Bag Are you ready to get your iconic library summer reading tote bag? Make it even more special by making it yours! We'll have fabric paints and markers... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |