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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 |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen & Tween Council: STEM Challenge! Teen Council members help plan programs and select books for the library. We'll talk about library news, then split into teams for a STEM-focused challenge!This... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 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, Jun 24, 2025 11:30 am |
Teen Council: Games & Summer Crafts Interested in earning service hours and making the library a better place for teens? Join us at Teen Council! We'll discuss summer programs, play video games, and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Join us at the 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. We will meet in the Meeting Room... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 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 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Make Your Mark: Pride Scratch Art Bookmarks Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month your way—with creativity, color, and community! Come hang out and design scratch-art bookmarks inspired by LGBTQ+ pride... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Keith Haring Group Art Project Collaborate with others on a giant doodle art project inspired by popular artist Keith Haring.Be sure to wear clothes you may not mind getting paint or ink on! |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation Do you have the desire to give back to your community? Maybe you are interested in creating and hosting programs for other like-minded teens? Would you like to earn community service... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 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 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Jewelry Making Program for Teens Teens aged from 11 to 18 are welcome to join us for a fun jewelry-making experience. Be among the first 20 teens to join us, so arrive early!This program was made possible with... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Summer Bracelets One word that describes your summer?Celebrate summer by crafting a summer-themed beaded bracelet. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Arts & Crafts Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We will enjoy some time together creating and crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Book Hedgehogs for Teens Learn how to make an adorable hedgehog out of a discarded book and decorations!All supplies are provided. This program is for teens and tweens 11-19 only. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Paper Butterfly Art Join us to create art using paper butterflies. All supplies will be provided for the program. The program is limited to 20 participants.Haga arte usando mariposas de papel. Se proporcionará... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Henna Tattoo Teens are invited to receive a unisex henna tattoo from a professional artist. RSVP is required to participate.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pokémon Day Come to the library to share your enthusiasm for all things Pokémon! We will test your knowledge with trivia and make Pokémon arts and crafts with some of your favorite Pokémon. All supplies will be provided. If you... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council & Rainbow Chimes Celebrate Pride Month by painting rainbow wind chimes. Also, find out more about the library's services and have a say about what materials and programs the library offers to... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |