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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Sourdough Bread Making for Teens Learn the fundamental basics of making sourdough bread with local expert, Brie Wakeland. In this program, we’ll cover terminology, tools, and techniques. There will also be lots... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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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Wed, Jul 02, 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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Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Perler Bead Art Get creative and learn how to design perler bead art. Perler bead art is comprised of small plastic beads which can be formed into various designs and then fused together with a heat press resembling pixel... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
String Friendship Bracelets for Teens All teens and tweens are invited to join us to make camp-style friendship bracelets with string! All material will be provided.This program is generously funded by the... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Ice Cream Social Make ice cream, then add your favorite toppings! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Design and Play: Planes Learn about aerodynamics and design your very own airplane.Supplies are limited to the first 9 participants. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:30 am |
Money 101 What is one of life's biggest ideas, and how does that idea impact our financial choices? Explore this topic during a basic introduction to investing for teens. Please email teens@lapl.org from your school email address... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Perler Beads Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then this event is for you! We... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Teen 80s Movie Night Join us for a pre 4th of July movie and popcorn. We'll be showing E.T. the Extra Terrestrial; an icon of 80s cinema and pop culture! Rated PG. Ages 11-17 only, please. |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Science for Kids Each week we will explore science in a different way. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Bouncy Balls Children, teens and their families are welcome to join us for an hour of crafting. This week we will be making our own bouncy balls.All supplies will be provided. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Illusions by Allen Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding magic show that's fun for the whole family.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Friends of the Mid-... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Design a Slap Bracelet Start with a blank slap bracelet and make it your own! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Board Games Afternoon Join us for fun-filled board games. Prepare to roll the dice, strategize, and blast with fellow board game enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, this event is... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Maker Day - Wish Upon an Origami Star Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we make origami stars—with a special library twist! How many stars can you make? Refreshments and materials provided. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 4:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo & Tasting Join Chef Jessica Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 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 05, 2025 11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Outdoor Reading Nook at the Library Take a moment to unwind and relax on our outdoor patio. Bring your favorite book and escape into another world as you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and gentle breeze. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 05, 2025 1:00 pm |
Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto and JUiCE Hip Hop Join us for an introduction to breakdancing with Eric Nishimoto and JUiCE Hip Hop! We’ll start off with an exciting breaking (aka breakdancing... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 4:30 am |
Young Readers Book Club & Ice Cream Social The Young Readers Book Club is reading A Snicker of Magic by... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie: Dogman When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Let's Get Into a Pickle Together Learn pickling basics from chef instructor, Jessica Wang. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Chess is a game that has been played and studied for a thousand years. It challenges our minds to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the consequences. We are... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sewing for Teens Join us for a simple sewing class. Each participant will first learn to sew a seam, then move to creating a hair scrunchie using both machine and hand stitching.All supplies provided, ages 8-18. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Monday Movie Matinee: Wicked Celebrate Disability Pride Month at the Pacoima Branch.Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Nature Drawing With Kelvin Nguyen Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and state parks of Los Angeles. Using simple supplies,... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 2025 4:15 pm |
Henna and Glitter Tattoos With Katy DeBra Enjoy an afternoon of henna and glitter tattoos with artist Katy DeBra of Art Luminous. While recreating designs on participants, Katy will briefly explain... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 |