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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 |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm |
Express Yourself Through Beat Making Join us for a series of beat-making classes for kids and tweens, taught by teens. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Matinee: WALL-E! Children and teens are invited to the library for a special screening of Disney’s WALL-E! This heartwarming and action-packed film follows a small robot on a big mission to save the planet. Snacks... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Zanbeel Portrait Drawing Workshop Join us for the Zanbeel Workshop with Khalid Hussein. These free workshops provide an introduction and instruction to portrait drawing. Art supplies will be provided.All... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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 05, 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, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
LED Keychain for Teens Go back to school in style by designing your own light-up acrylic keychain. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
Glitter Slime for All Ages Join us and create your very own glitter slime to take home! |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
End of Summer Party for Kids & Teens Join us at the library to celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a fun evening of games and pizza. Kids and teens are invited to relax, play games, and enjoy... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
My Mini Summer Archive Build your own mini summer archive from summer 2025! Bring items and memories you’ve collected this summer. This may include photos from photo booths and digital cameras, junk journals, cards, and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
S'Mores & Doodles Hey Teens and Tweens! Join us as we make toaster oven S'Mores...classic style and new variations. As you enjoy your sweet creations partake in some analog relaxation time with paper and pens.... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Come See the Sun in Solar Telescopes Using a solar telescope outside the library, we will be looking for sunspots on the Sun! All ages are welcome to come and safely view and learn about... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Teen Council is a community service hours and library leadership opportunity for ages 11-18. Younger teens (ages 11-13) are eligible to assist with library art and display work, as well as participate and earn... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Aug 05, 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 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 06, 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 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
End of the Summer DIY Ice Cream Social Cool off this summer with some homemade ice cream! Join us to celebrate the end of summer by making no churn ice cream in a bag using basic thermodynamics. All ages are... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Button Making Make a custom button! Choose images from recycled magazines, draw something, or bring your own picture—it's up to you! Pin your button on your backpack, lanyard, or clothing to show the world what you love... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Back to School Supplies Swap Cut down on new back-to-school purchases—your wallet and the environment will thank you. Bring any new or gently used school and office supplies (except printers) that you do not need... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Perler Bead Art Get creative and learn how to design perler bead art! Perler bead art consists of small plastic beads which can be formed into various designs and then fused together with a heat press resembling pixel art.... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mario Kart Join us for an exciting game of Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch. Let's find out who will claim the title of racing champion! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Craft Corner: Felt Polaroid Frames Join us for our monthly Venice Library Teen Craft Corner! Enjoy snacks, art supplies, and plenty of opportunities to explore your creative side. Each month, we will... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 4:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a weekly, drop-in music workshop featuring participatory singing and wellness activities.Led by local teaching artists, Neighborhood Sing was created to... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 2:00 pm |
Movie Screening: A Minecraft Movie It's movie time at the Library! We're cranking up the projector for a fun summer movie. Please join us, won't you?Next up is A Minecraft Movie (2025, PG) starring Jack... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
One Fine Day: Korean Tea & Craft Experience the beauty of Korean culture! Join us for an immersive celebration featuring a traditional Korean tea ceremony with Tea Master Yoon Hee Kim, hands-on hanbok... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 07, 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 |