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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Craft Day Join us for our Summer With the Library program! We will be making colorful art with Rainbow Scratch paper and decorating our own rocks. Don't forget to sign up for... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner: Rainbow Duct Tape Lanyards In honor of Pride month we will be creating duct tape rainbow lanyards. All supplies will be provided no registration is required. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 4:30 pm |
Rainbow Crafts Make rainbow-themed crafts and explore rainbow sensory bins full of colorful, hands-on play! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026 5:30 pm |
Dance is Great Medicine Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to nurture your mental and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:30 am |
Lucha Libre Masks for Kids Learn about Lucha Libre wrestlers and design and paint your own wrestling mask with educator Oscar Moreno. This program will take place outside on the patio. For kids ages 5-12. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool | Es divertido Coser Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can also bring your embroidery, crochet, or knitting project. Please bring your own... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm |
Rainbow Social Come hang out at the library for a relaxed, low-key afternoon with local LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Connect with people who share your interests, talk about your favorite fandoms, and more. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Rolls Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served with cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Play Day Use paints, markers, or other art supplies to either respond to our art challenge (such as "Make a picture of a happy cat!") or just do your own thing. Let's get creative! |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Poetry Postcards Postmarked from L.A. We're writing poetry to fit on special postcards. Write several poems. Use different postcards. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Poetry English |
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Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 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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Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Rainbow Slime Join us in creating a rainbow out of slime in celebration of Pride Month! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Mixed Media and Collage Workshop Participants will be led through a brief overview of collage and its function in the history of art. They will also practice creating a balanced, well-composed... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade (Brie Wakeland Muszynski) Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
CommUnity Archives Watts Neighborhood Activation Join us for a sneak peek of CommUnity Archives this summer at the Watts Branch! Come by and bring a few treasured heirlooms* you’d like to... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Summer Coloring: Beach Scenes Join us for a relaxing coloring session for adults. Explore your creative side while coloring summer beach scenes, sunglasses, sun hats, flip flops, popsicles, and more! All... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:00 pm |
Builders Club Calling all young creators! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for Builder’s Club, a fun, hands-on program where kids design and build with bricks. Bring your imagination and create with friends at the... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Teen Writing Circle Grab a prompt, get some snacks, and share your writing in a relaxed, peer-led space. If you’ve been looking for a group of fellow writers to hang out with, this is it. Bring your current project,... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
CrEATive Plate Kids Cooking Class Let's have some fun creating a new recipe for the Summer! Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us on a unique culinary adventure with special guests from... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun session of brick building. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up using our collection of building bricks. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Take Home Craft: Summer Stop by the library for a craft to take home or stay and work on the craft in the library. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pride Party for Teens Join us to celebrate Pride Month by crafting shrinky dink earrings and keychains and enjoy rainbow sno-cones! |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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, Jun 25, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye Bandanas Join us for our annual tie dye day! Bandanas will be provided while supplies last. Feel free to bring in your own 100% cotton item to tie dye. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 4:00 pm |
Eric Carle Birthday Party Celebrate the beautiful books written or illustrated by Eric Carle with stories, games and crafts. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 4:00 pm |
Make Seed Bombs With Native Flowers You’ll get to create and take home seed pods (also known as seed bombs) made from clay, native seeds, and compost! Learn how Native nations like the Hopi and Acoma Pueblo... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Campfire S'mores Celebrate the summer as we gather around our virtual campfire and make s'mores! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 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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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Lemonade and Citrus Prints (Grades 6-12) We will make lemonade to stay hydrated in the summer heat, and then use leftover lemons to create citrus-printed bags. This program is for individuals in grades 6-... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 6:30 pm |
Yarn Crafting Circle for Adults Join us for an evening of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome, including new learners! Bring your own needles and yarn if you have them. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Knitting & Crochet Club Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales With Shadow Puppets Featuring Sunny Seki Enjoy a shadow performance of a traditional Japanese folktale, then create, project and take home your own puppets! Puppet-maker and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How To Train Your Dragon Party Celebrate Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon series with Viking-themed crafts and a screening of the live-action film adaptation. The film will start at 3 p.m. and is rated... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Jun 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Pride Kite Making & LGBTQ+ History This program for teens combines art and LGBTQ+ movement history. Participants will build their own kites, from assembling the frames to painting the sails rainbow colors... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:00 am |
Sewing Club: Hand Embroidery Workshop Join the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club for these special workshops all about hand embroidery! Learn about the craft and make "meditation scrolls... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Splashy Saturdays Splashy Saturdays are back! Join us for open-ended sensory play activities and crafts involving water! Open to children of all ages. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Little Sprouts Gardening Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |