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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Paint and Sip - Teen Edition Get ready for a fun and creative afternoon just for teens. Paint your own canvas portrait while sipping on refreshing lemonade and hanging out with friends. No experience needed,... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Feeling the Spirit of the Drum With the Konga Kid Connect with your inner drumming spirit and your fellow drummers in this hour-and-a-half interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Science of Brittle for Teens Learn the science of making brittle, make some almond brittle in the microwave, and decorate a mason jar to store your treats. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yarn Art | Arte con estambre Use Yarn and a canvas to create beautiful landscapes and images. It’s a fun way to experiment with texture and color using simple designs and abstract patterns to create a scene. All... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Meeting Are you 14-18 years old and interested in volunteering? If so, come meet and learn more about volunteering at the library; teens ages 11-13 are encouraged to join our teen council. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Hour Teens (ages 11-18) can come and spend time with friends and learn a fun craft! |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council: Personalized Jewelry & Keychains Join us at Teen Council where you can share your opinions with the library, complete a craft, and earn service hours. At this meeting we'll... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:15 pm |
Duct Tape Craft for Tweens and Teens Make your own duct tape flower pens, bags, and more, using a variety of colors and designs of duct tape.This program is generously funded by the Friends of Sylmar Library. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 30, 2025 4:00 am to 5:00 am |
Sun Valley Poetry Slam Recite, read, and emote at our first ever Sun Valley poetry slam! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 12:00 pm |
Family FAFSA Inquiry Get real answers to the tough questions about paying for college. Parents and teens are welcome. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
College Readiness, Student Success English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Wicked Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 3:30 pm |
The Spirit of the Drum With Roberto "KongaKid" Gutierrez Join Roberto "KongaKid" Gutierrez for an interactive and spirit-lifting drum circle for all ages. Connect with your fellow drummers as... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Sand Art Fun for Tweens and Teens All teens and tweens are invited to join us in "drawing" with sand. You can draw your own image, or embellish a photo with colored sand. All materials will be provided.This... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring for Adults Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications,... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 4:00 pm |
Viva la Cultura: Folklorico Workshop Learn the art of ballet folklorico in this family friendly workshop!This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Catan Club Join us while we play the board game Catan, where players compete to build settlements, cities, and roads on an island, trading resources to gain victory points. The goal is to be the first player to reach 10... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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 31, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Crochet 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 will be... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK Dogs and a Craft Come read to the BARK therapy dogs and make a doggy-themed craft! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm |
Slime Party Have you always wanted to learn how to make slime? Join us to see how you can make your very own slime with a few simple ingredients. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Wildlife Learning Center: Library Visit Join us for an educational and entertaining interactive reptile show with the Wildlife Learning... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Henna Art With Manjushree Nomulwar Artist Manjushree Normulwar will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands and arms. She uses organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
International Friendship Day Bracelets Celebrate International Friendship Day by making beaded friendship bracelets! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sound Bath Meditation With Amy Rutledge Join us for a soothing sound meditation experience!Participants will be guided into relaxation through the calming sounds of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan sound... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cupcake Party Decorate (and eat!) cupcakes at our finale party! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pencil Case Decorating Color and draw on a fabric pencil case with fabric markers to make a custom yet practical piece of art. Make it pop with a special glow-in-the-dark marker! All materials and supplies provided... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Lo-Fi Thursday Join the Fairfax Teen Council for the three R's-Records, Relaxation, and Refreshments! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Thursdays: Summer Movie Afternoon Join us for a cool summer movie afternoon. We will be showing The Muppet Movie (1979). It runs for 1 hr and 35 minutes. Rated G. Popcorn will be available.Teens... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Summer Reading Finale: Thor's Reptile Family Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with Thor and his Reptile Family as well as the Wilshire Branch Library's 98th Birthday! Enjoy a hands-on,... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Book, CD, & DVD Sale: Friends of the Van Nuys Library The Friends of the Van Nuys Branch Library is hosting a used book sale, with books, CDs, and DVDs available at bargain prices.This is a... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Mini Succulent Garden Workshop Show off your design and gardening skills as our mini succulent garden workshop returns this summer! Learn about the propagation and care of succulents and create your own mini... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Urban Line Dancing With Wilbert McZeal All ages are invited to come have fun dancing to great "soul" music...and you don't need a partner! Learn easy dances like the electric slide, the wobble, and the... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
The Charm School: Phone Charms Come be charming with us at the Venice Library. Attend our Charm School and make your own phone charm. All supplies included. Recommended for ages 11-18 only. This program has... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Puzzle Exchange Do you love to puzzle as much as we do? Do you need a new (used) puzzle?Join our branch puzzle exchange! Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. There is no limit to the number of puzzles you can bring to exchange. |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 1:00 pm |
Henna Body Art Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will earn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste and its... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Fun With Frosting: Cupcake Decorating Get ready to decorate your way to deliciousness! Join us for a fun and interactive cupcake decorating event where you can express your creativity and create your own... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Learn About the Scotland Bagpipes With John McLean Allan After moving from Scotland to Los Angeles to pursue a music career, John McLean Allan has been lucky enough to be able to be... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |