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Tue, Aug 04, 2026 4:30 pm |
Summer Send-Off Party Join us for a fun-filled summer celebration for teens and children! Enjoy face painting, snacks, games, a photo booth, and sticker-making. Turn in your Summer Reading Program postcard for a chance to... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration needed. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 3:30 pm |
Art As Play! Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Let’s build with big and small toy building blocks. For children of all ages. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 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, in a relaxed social setting for all skill levels! The first Wednesday of the month. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 4:00 pm |
Sensory Play Time Families are invited to join us for art activities and open-ended play with new sensory toys and tools from our children's area. Suggested for all ages and abilities. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 05, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 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, Aug 06, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for practicing... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 3:00 pm |
Story-Craft Time Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older. |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's Art Club: Letters to My Future Self Join us in the community room for an hour of creative fun! Write or draw a letter to your future self. An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Thursday Art & Fiber Circle Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art & Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 4:00 pm |
Community Zines & Art Lab Come make a zine and help build our collection in this monthly creative art lab. Zine content can be personal, political, niche, artistic, or purely visual—there are no rules and no... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Junk Journals Create a handmade book crafted from recycled, repurposed, and secondhand materials like old book pages, envelopes, receipts, and packaging.Journals will be provided while supplies last.... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cupcake Party Put your own stamp on a cupcake as we decorate (and eat!) cupcakes at our finale party! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 06, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Thrasher Thursdays Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Aug 07, 2026 9:45 am to 10:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance by fusing Pilates matwork with various movement styles. All levels welcome. Programs and events are subject to cancellations and changes without notice.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 07, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Relax and get creative with our adult coloring program. Unleash your inner artist in a calm, fun atmosphere. Supplies provided. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Gardening Club Love plants or want to learn how to grow your own garden? Come connect with fellow green thumbs (or aspiring ones!) as we share tips, swap seeds, and cultivate community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 11:00 am |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 10, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Quilting and Fiber Arts Club for Adults Quilters, embroiderers, and all other fiber artists welcome. Beginners welcome too! Feel free to bring projects to work on. Share patterns, projects, and ideas.... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 10, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Knitting Club Join us for a new knitting club at the library! Whether you've never picked up needles before or want to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We'll cover the fundamentals to get you started: casting on, the... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 10, 2026 5:00 pm |
Chatsworth Library Maker Space Are you interested in participating in a community of Makers that enjoy helping each other? Join us and design anything from robotics to crafts. 3D printers, computers, and a... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 10, 2026 5:00 pm |
Portrait Journal Workshop for Adults Join us for a hands-on adult workshop where you can create a personalized portrait journal! Participants will have the opportunity to decorate a journal cover using a... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 10, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 12:00 pm |
Quilting Class Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 1:30 pm |
Fabric Arts Meet Up Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabric arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 3:30 pm |
Knitting Social Club Please 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... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Builders Club Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles. Build whatever you imagine! This program is intended for children ages 3... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fiber Arts Social Join us at the library for a casual gathering to knit, crochet, embroider, or sew. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your current project, share your progress, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tea Towel Stamping for Teens Using a variety of fabric paints, markers, stencils, and stamps, create a colorful image on a tea towel. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Evening Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing monthly evening session, with all materials provided courtesy of the Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library. We also color weekly on Thursdays... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 12, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 12, 2026 3:00 pm |
Adult Coloring: A Central 100 Celebration Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring for adults to celebrate Central 100 together. We will have Central 100 coloring sheets, catalog cards, colored pencils... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 12, 2026 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 12, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 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, Aug 13, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for practicing... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Thursday Art & Fiber Circle Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art & Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 13, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Thrasher Thursdays Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:30 am to 5:30 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, STEM English |
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Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:45 am to 10:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance by fusing Pilates matwork with various movement styles. All levels welcome. Programs and events are subject to cancellations and changes without notice.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 14, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Knitting Club Attention Knitters & Crocheters: Please join us for an afternoon of yarn fun! Bring your current project(s), any other friends that knit/crochet and meet other yarn enthusiasts in the community room! |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |