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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Compost Up Close! Join us to learn all about compost! What is it? How can you make it? How should you add it to your plants? LA Compost will answer all of your questions through an introduction to compost basics. After this... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
Design Hour for Kids and Teens Explore architecture and design in this fun hands-on series for kids and teens ages 5 and up.Each workshop introduces big ideas in ways that are easy to understand and fun to try! |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sewing and Fiber Arts Open Studio Join our open studio where we will set up sewing machines and tables for participants to take up space and get creative. A volunteer will be available for guidance and... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sand Art Keep the summer going all year long by making a picture with glue and sand! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:30 pm |
Teen & Tween RPG: Apocalypse Edition Join a creative group of teens and tweens on an adventure through the wastelands. In a world of magic, danger, and a generous amount of chaos, players collaborate on... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Brick Builders Club: Brick-by-Brick We believe in the power of play. Our program creates meaningful, positive experiences for children and young people through collaborative brick building. Brick Clubs (as... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 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 23, 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, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Community Colleges and Transferring Discover the benefits of starting your journey at a community college. This workshop covers admissions, transfer pathways, and how to make the most of your experience. |
Platt Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory-Inclusive Space Crafts Join us for a space-themed program where we will paint suns and create rockets using pool noodles. To ensure an inclusive environment, we minimize unnecessary lighting and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Coding for Kids Led by teen volunteers, Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language for children aged 6 and up. We highly encourage patrons to bring personal laptops for... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Cupcake Decorating Challenge Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we take the humble cupcake and turn it into art, hopefully! If not, we still have cupcakes. All materials provided. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Ilya Muromets (English Title: The Sword and the Dragon) A 1956 Russian film based on heroic oral folk tales might invite a rather wild indulgence of visual style and theatrical acting. That’s... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film Russian |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:30 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons Adventure Find your next adventure with a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters, and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Monthly MakerSpace Join our monthly makerspace in the community room! Learn 3-D printing, sewing, button making, zine making, custom sticker design and more! This program is geared towards teens but open to all. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Author Talk: In Conversation With Eliana L. Levi Join us for a reading and Q&A session with Eliana L. Levi, a writer and published author based in Los Angeles. Eliana is the author of The Disappointment... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Come to our library to play chess and checkers. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own.All ages and experience levels are welcome. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 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... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation Do you have the desire to give back to your community? Maybe you are interested in creating and hosting programs for other like-minded teens? Would you like to earn community service... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Arts & Crafts Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We will enjoy some time together creating and crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Hour Come learn a new craft with friends. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4:00 pm |
Los Feliz Teen Council Join Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at our library. Meet other teens in your community, develop leadership skills and earn community service hours.Teen council is for teens... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Have fun with other teens by playing chess and other board games, solving mysteries, and helping to complete a paint by pixel poster. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4:30 pm |
Malabar Teen Book Club Please join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for the ongoing Malabar Teen Book Club. We will be reading and discussing popular graphic novels and short works of fiction. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Mind Matters for Middle Schoolers Feeling overwhelmed or worried about middle school? Drop-in to Mind Matters to relax, talk to fellow middle schoolers, create crafts, and grab a snack. This program is tween... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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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Tue, Aug 26, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 2025 2:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Back to School Open House Celebrate the start of a new school year with fun, free activities for kids and families. Make your own bookmark, go on a library scavenger hunt, get creative with crafts, and pick up some... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Student Success English |