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Mon, Jun 30, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm |
Collage Workshop for Kids Children, teens and their caregivers are invited to join us for a mixed media collage workshop with guest performer Sarah Taylor. Participants will learn about the function of collage in the... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle! Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where you'll discover the science and creativity behind pickling a vareity of foods. You will get to take home your own pickled treat. Families are... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Craft Time Children, teens and their families are invited to craft and create with us. Supplies will be provided. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 3:30 pm |
Ice Cream in a Bag Explore the magic of science! Make your own ice cream in a bag and then add your favorite toppings. Recommended for kids, teens, and families.May not be suitable for those with food allergies or... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Night Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games, video games, or card games, we have something for all teens! |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm |
Stress Buster For Teens: DIY Mini Zen Garden Combining creativity and the life skills of finding balance, teens create their own tabletop Zen gardens. All materials are provided and teens take home... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Screens Please join us for a teens only movie viewing experience! On the first Tuesday of every month, we will be viewing a new or classic (vintage) PG-13 rated movie. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. See... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Soapmaking for Teens Create your own soap this summer! Melt your soap base, add your fragrance and dyes, then pour your soap into a fun-shaped mold. All materials will be provided.This program is for teens ages 11 and older... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm |
Air Dry Clay Workshop for Teens This is a two part workshop. July 1: Participants will learn basic pottery techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slipping which they will use to create their own air dry... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Amazing Dave's Fantastic Magic Show Join The Amazing Dave, winner of The Los Angeles Comedy Festival, for a wild and crazy good time! Objects flying through the air, disappearing and reappearing,... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chocolate Exploration &
Tasting for Teens Are you interested in the history, business, or making of chocolate? Discover how to use various library resources to research chocolate and taste some... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Student Success English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Sidewalk Chalk Teens will enjoy socializing with other students while also allowing their creativity to be reflected via the use of chalk. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 01, 2025 4:15 pm |
Artbots Craft for Tweens & Teens: Make a Battery-Powered Artistic Robot! Create a simple, vibrating robot that skitters around on marker legs and leaves a colorful trail of... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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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 |