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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Fuse Bead Crafts for Teens Fuse beads are small beads that melt together when heat is applied. Join us and create keychains, magnets, or decoration. We will provide the designs, but you can also make your own.All... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye Bandanas Tie dye a provided bandana, or bring your own 100% cotton item to dye. Since tie dyeing can get messy, we recommend wearing clothing that you wouldn't mind getting dye on. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council & Summer Luminary Craft Bring the outdoors in by decorating a luminary with beautiful dried flowers and leaves. Also, learn more about library services to help you explore your... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Join us for another afternoon of snacks and movie magic with a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! After an unexpected family tragedy, the Deetz family... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Hour Teens (11-18) come and spend time with friends and learn a relaxing craft. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Flower Pot Decor During this teen only program, teens will decorate a flower pot with a variety of paints and attachable embellishments. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Guerilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs To celebrate Summer With the Library, join us for a hands-on seed bomb-making program. This program will allow you to make your own clay and compost "bomb" filled with... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stencil Screen Printing Join Self Help Graphics & Art for DIY screen printing! Participants will learn how to craft their own handmade stencils using card stock and cutting tools. We'll then bring the designs to... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Summer Tote Bags Join us for a creative and fun DIY program! Choose your tote bag to paint and customize it for the summer. All supplies will be provided and limited to 15 participants.This program is intended for... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:15 pm |
Mars Explorers Unite: A Cosmic Adventure! Take a captivating journey to the Red Planet with retired NASA/JPL Project Manager David Lehman. Delve into the allure and the mysteries of Mars, learn about... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Sewing and Mending Workshop Join us for a workshop on how to do basic mending, like sewing on buttons, fixing a hem, and more. Teens ages 12+ are welcome to join and earn... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 16, 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 16, 2025 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm |
A.I. & Tech Scams: Be Prepared Learn about various scams, including sweepstakes, phishing, and AI. Discover how to recognize them and be prepared. A Q&A session is included. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Reading Challenge: Learn to Draw Super Heroes! Animation professional Evan Burse will teach us how to draw our favorite superheroes! He has worked in many popular cartoons like Teen... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 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 |