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Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 2025 2:30 pm |
Stencil Screen Printing Workshop Learn how to create a handmade stencil with your own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants will help participants through the design and cutting... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2025 3:00 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 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Summer Splash Celebration Experience the excitement of summer at the Mar Vista Library! Families with babies, kids, and teens are invited to join in the celebrations. Toddlers can explore beach-themed stories and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
Guided Painting for Teens Teens and tweens... Discover your inner artist as we (attempt to) follow along with a guided painting tutorial.All skill levels welcome! All materials will be provided, but space is... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Sticker Making and Temporary Tattoos All teens and tweens are invited to join us to make their own stickers with a Cricut Machine and apply some fun temporary tattoos! All material will be provided.This... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Puzzles and Games Join us for an exciting time with both new and classic board games. There will also be giant puzzles to enjoy. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Breakdancing with JUiCE Hip Hop Join us for an exciting breakdance performance followed by a brief history of hip-hop culture and breaking. You'll get an opportunity to learn breaking fundamentals and participate... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society Sewing a Lanyard Use one of our sewing machine to sew a personalized lanyard! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Strange Interlude Concert Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present an intimate salon-style concert. The concert includes seldom-performed works, pieces by... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Decorate a Mug Unleash your creativity and decorate a ceramic mug with your own design! We will be using permanent markers for the designs. Patrons will need to bake the mug at home to make the design permanent. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Video Game Design Do you love gaming? Are you curious about creating your own games? Join us for a program to learn how to design video games!This program is intended for folks ages 11-19, and all supplies will... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology, Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Are you looking for volunteer hours? Do you want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council. Teens ages 11 to 18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our collections... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Button Making Workshop Join us for a fun button-making workshop! All supplies will be provided. Teens and adult audiences are welcome! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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 17, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council: Team Challenge Do you want to share your opinions, meet awesome young people, and participate in a challenge at the library? Then this program is for you! Participants will work... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
LAPD Red Cross Blood Drive Blood donors are really needed now! The LAPD Community Blood Drive at the Van Nuys Public Library is giving all participating donors a free Fandango Movie Ticket (up to $15 ticket... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Meet Reptiles from Around the World Learn about reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from around the world in this fun, hands-on program presented by the Reptile Family. This program includes the opportunity to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Shark Corner Bookmarks Make your own shark corner bookmark to go with your summer reads! Use your creativity to make a great white shark, whale shark, hammerhead shark, leopard shark, lemon... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Breakdancing Celebrate breakdancing at the library with Eric Nishimoto! Learn the history of breaking and how to do toprock, footwork, freezes, and power-moves.All ages are welcome!This program was made possible with the... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Nutso Board Games Join us for a roll of the dice and an hour or so of fun and strategizing. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, this event is perfect for teens and adults of all ages. Come share some... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Tree People: Traveling Dirt Doctor Tree People’s “Doctor Dirt” will teach us the importance of healthy soil, how air interacts with humans and trees, and the role trees play in cleaning our air.This... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
The Art of Kimono: Dressing Dance Enjoy a demonstration of different kinds of kimono and obi, presented by the L.A. Kimono Club. The audience will learn a Kimono dressing dance set to music, which shows how to... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Ancient Homelands: Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Sing-along to songs in various native languages of North, Central and South America and play with... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Create a Superhero Mask Make your own light up superhero mask while learning how to sew a circuit! Participants get to design their own masks, add LEDs, and sew conductive thread to make the electrical connection. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi for Tweens and Teens Making sushi is a fun and delicious way to prepare and eat nourishing food. In this workshop, Acooba will demonstrate how easy and affordable it can be to make sushi at home.... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Lo-Fi Thursday Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we listen to records, eat some snacks, and keep cool while hanging out. Refreshments and records provided! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Please join us for a visit from Thor's Reptile Family, and let's learn about all of our slimy, scaly, slithery friends! Open to all ages, so bring the whole family.Presented with generous... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Thursdays: Yummy Science: Let's Make Ice Cream In-A-Bag Let's cool off by making our own ice cream! We will combine ingredients and watch physics do its thing. Fun toppings to choose from will... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
ZOS!MO: Live Performance ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of award-winning Filipino American fictionist, poet, playwright and culture bearer, Zosimo Quibilan. His band, also named ZOS!MO, exclusively plays... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Tagalog |
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Fri, Jul 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Teen Council is a space for teens 11-18 to make new friends and help the library while earning community service hours and developing leadership skills. Teens will collaborate with the YA Librarian to suggest... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Fri, Jul 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
All-Ages Card Making Brighten a child's day by creating cards for patients of the L.A. Children's Hospital.Hosted by the Bravo Medical Magnet High School Youth Health Union. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Come to our best one-day sale yet. Lower prices on music CDs (only 25 cents each and 50 cents for a set or box), movie blu-rays (now 50 cents each), and graphic novels (only 25... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Chatsworth Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale Join us for the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Find a good book for a great price. Get a deal and support Chatsworth Library.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 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 19, 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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 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 19, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Stamp Collecting Program Join us at the San Pedro Library for our monthly Stamp Collecting Program! Open to all ages, this event welcomes both experienced collectors and newcomers. Our experts will assist you in... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Please join us as we show Peter Jackson's Masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. We will complete the trilogy with The Lord of the Rings: The Return... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Beginner Embroidery Class With Nova Arts If you have always wanted to learn embroidery, now is your chance to take a free class with the pros. Just don't blame us when you become addicted! We'll provide... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |