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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 |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer Reading Wrap-Up Craft for All Ages Join us for a special crafting event to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages! At the event, we'll create reflection and inspiration... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Teen Financial Literacy Workshop Join our End of Summer YA Financial Literacy Workshop! Learn finance fundamentals in the first half of this session and... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Learn to Make Animals With Air Dry Clay Ages 11-adult, join us for our clay animal sculpting project. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda Learn about the history and cultural significance of henna, and leave with your own small henna tattoo by special guest Khushboo Manchanda!This program was made possible with... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 03, 2025 3:00 pm |
Game Day: Scrabble Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble. Learn to play or test your expertise. All players welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mediums of Art: A Creative Social Connect with your community through art!During this program participants will have a variety of materials available to experiment with and enjoy:GouacheWatercolorPastelsOptional... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers at the Library Join us to play chess and checkers. We will meet for casual games in the Meeting Room. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own. All ages and experience... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bunny Amigurumi Get creative and learn how to crochet an amigurumi bunny. Recommended for participants who know basic stitches. All materials will be provided. Limited to 10 participants. Ages 10+.This program is part of the... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Council Calling all teens! Help us make the library a more inclusive place for teens. Plan events and earn community service hours. Develop and participate in projects that have a positive impact in the community.Teen... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 4:00 pm |
Zine Club Join us for Zine Club, where members of our group meetup in a virtual space to co-work, chat and share inspiration for whatever projects we're working on. Zine Club is based on the idea of gathering together to create... |
Online Van Nuys Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers This professional music composition workshop, led by Grammy-winning instructor Carl Protho, is designed for children ages 6 to 18 and is also open to parents. It... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Young Readers Book Club This month, we will be reading Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom by Nina Varela. Please read the book before the meeting and come prepared to discuss the story. We will also have... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
A.I. & Tech Scams: Be Prepared Join us as we continue our community discussion about tech scams (phishing, AI, deep fakes & more), with a focus on sponsored search results, recognizing AI images, videos... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Magic Show Featuring Magic Wayne While you won't see animals or silly costumes during his act, Wayne does present a very entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction and comedy. Join us... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |