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Wed, Jun 17, 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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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread, needles... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bookmaking: Mini Long-Stitch Book Learn how to make a soft cover, long stitch book. First, you’ll get to choose the color and look of your cover, your thread, and (optionally) add a cool charm to your... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Intro to 3D Printing for Teens Join us for a 30-minute 3D printing session where teens will receive an introduction to the 3D printer and have the opportunity to print a small design. This workshop is recommended for ages... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 3:00 pm |
Storytelling With Martha Stevens Calling all adults! Come celebrate spring with storyteller Martha Stevens-- feel free to bring a short story to share.No pressure if you don't have a story to share, we'd love... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Postcards from L.A. Celebrate this year’s Summer with the Library theme, Postmarked from L.A., and decorate your own postcards to send off to other teens at libraries around Los Angeles. You’ll receive one in return from a... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 3:30 pm |
Mixed Media Self-Portraits Express yourself by combining different materials and techniques to create a self-portrait that is uniquely yours. This activity is recommended for kids and teens aged 10 to 18. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children’s Crafting On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, children are invited to join us for a craft program! Craft themes will change monthly. This event is for kindergarten through elementary age children. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sourdough Starter Pancakes and Butter Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on presentation on how to care for sourdough starter and use it to make... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 pm |
Perler Bead Keychains & Magnets Get creative with Perler Beads and make colorful magnets or keychains to take home! Kids will have fun designing cool creations in this hands-on craft program.This program... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Pride Squeegee Art Celebrate pride with abstract squeegee art! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Postmarked from Sun Valley Join us for a fun pastel art craft program creating iconic Sun Valley and Los Angeles landmark postcards. Art supplies will be provided. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 18, 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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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Parable of the Trickster: An Octavia E. Butler Celebration Aiming to honor Octavia Butler's legacy at the Central Library, a place she cherished. The celebration will feature a scholarly panel... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons: Venice Teens Join us for an exciting adventure from "bore" to "bard" in our Summer Teen Dungeons and Dragons campaign, expertly led by a Dungeon Master! This event is open to teens... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 11:00 am |
Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home. The... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 12:00 pm |
Summer Synchronicities: An Interplay Between Poets and Artists Join us for Summer Synchronicities, a celebration of the affinities between poetry and visual art curated by Andrea... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Poetry English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
It's Reading...Rainbow! Celebrate Pride with your Queer Asian Family. The 3rd annual Pride celebration at Chinatown Branch Library, Asian Mental Health Project, and Queer Asian Social Club is proud to present It's... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 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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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Digitization and Zinemaking Workshop Join artist-in-residence Natalie M. Godinez and library staff at the Palisades Branch Library to digitize photographs, ephemera, or objects important to your Pacific... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Beginner Character Sketching Join us for a workshop on how to draw your own characters. This event is led by teens and is recommended for ages 7 to 12. All supplies will be provided. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pom-Pom Workshop Learn how to make beautiful, fluffy pom-poms. They are easy and fun to make. This workshop is designed for ages 8 and up. The library will have all the supplies-just bring your creativity. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® Playtime Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families! Use your imagination to create items for display at the library. Tables are open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday, June 22, to Thursday,... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Chinese Paper Lanterns Join Emmy instructor Lam to discover the ancient decorative art of Chinese lantern making. Students will create their own lanterns while exploring the significance of lanterns in various Chinese... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Cook(T)eens Join in as we learn to cook (and eat!) food from around the world. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Collage Jam Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LGBTQIA Coloring Pages Join us for a creative, inclusive, and relaxing coloring activity that celebrates diversity, self-love, and pride. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pride Keychains DIY / Llavero de Orgullo LGBT hazlo tú mismo Celebrate Pride Month with creativity, color, and community! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can design... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for a brief introduction to the Cricut cutting machine with a live demonstration. After the demonstration, participants will create a craft using items cut from the machine. No prior... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm |
Friendship Bracelets | Pulseras de la amistad Create colorful friendship bracelets to keep or share with family and friends in honor of Pride Month.Haz... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jun 22, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make a Secret Code Learn how to make and break a secret code! Spell out a special message on a bracelet. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Indigenous Futurism: Storytelling & Clay Workshop Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to (re)imagine and dream up new worlds.... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® Playtime Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families! Use your imagination to create items for display at the library. Tables are open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday, June 22, to Thursday,... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Arts & Crafts for Kids Spend your Tuesdays this summer making arts and crafts! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 3:00 pm |
Community Pride Celebrate LGBTQIA Pride Month by making a community flag. Paint a strip that tells your story, and we will put them all together to create a symbol of our community. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 2026 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, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Rainbow Bracelets Join us as we make beaded rainbow bracelets to celebrate Pride Month! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Pride Friendship Bracelets Bring your bestie and join us in celebrating Pride Month by making friendship bracelets. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Intro to Embroidery Join us for a stitching circle as we make hoop art featuring woodland animals. All skill levels are welcome and materials will be provided. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |