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Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Maker Day Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we pull out our 3-D pens, colored pencils, and other gadgets and craft supplies to sew, seal, cut and create! All materials and refreshments provided, ages 11 and older.... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Melted Popsicle Art Create a forever melting popsicle sculpture! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Personalize your Summer Pouch Join us to personalize the summer with the Library pouch you received at registration! Use acrylic paints, markers, and sparkling gems to create a one-of-a-kind design. All... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 04, 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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Sun, Jul 05, 2026 2:00 pm |
Shrinky-Dink Sunday Feeling crafty? Come by and design your own amulet or magnet out of shrinky-dink plastic and then watch the power of heat transform it. We have plenty of material for this program so bring all your... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Excel the Youth Join us for activities that vary. Previous programs include game days, t-shirt making, chalk drawing, and music production.Programs are presented by library staff and community partner, Excel the Youth. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 2026 4:00 pm |
L.A. Zine Club on Zoom Join us for Zine Club on Zoom, 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... |
Online Van Nuys Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Button Making Join us for this fun program where you'll create your own buttons for you to wear or share. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 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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Mon, Jul 06, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Crochet Club Join us on the first and third Monday of each month to master your first stitch or relax in a cozy spot while working on your current project. We have a seat waiting for you! Our friendly volunteer instructor... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Stitch Happens: Fiber Arts Meet-Up Join us for Stitch Happens, a fiber arts meet-up where you can knit, crochet, sew, quilt, or cross-stitch! The gathering takes place on the first and third Tuesdays of the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 2026 3:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting With Jessica Wang Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Discover... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 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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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 3:00 pm |
July Toddler Stories and Craft Join us for an afternoon storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. After storytime, we will create a Hug-a-Sloth craft. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crochet Club Do you like to crochet or want to learn? Come and crochet with the best crochet enthusiasts in the San Fernando Valley. Meet friends and if you have no yarn or needle, no problem. We have... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stress Buster For Teens: DIY Mini Zen Garden Join us for a hands-on workshop where mindfulness meets crafting! This program combines an informal, open conversation about managing teen stress with... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen LEGO® Bricks Club Work with other teens and tweens to build a LEGO® bricks artwork! Open to all 6th-12th grade students.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm |
Tie Dye Bandanas and Totes for Teens Learn all about tie dye and make your own colorful bandana or tote bag. All supplies are provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own tshirt or other white... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Roaring Twenties Zine Workshop Celebrate the Central Library's 100th birthday by creating zines about the Roaring Twenties! L.A. Zinefest will demonstrate how to create mini-zines that participants can fill... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Tie-Dye for Teens Trends may change, but tie-dye is here to stay! We will have a limited supply of white t-shirts available, but participants are also welcome to bring their own t-shirts or tote... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Craft Day Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Create and decorate your own paper doll using supplies provided. All ages are welcome to attend!Don't forget to sign up for our... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Centennial Celebration: Catalog Card Craft Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Central Library by decoupaging catalog cards. Once dry, you can use the card as a cool bookmark! Open to ages 12... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yogurt, Butter, and Soft Cheese Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of soft cheeses at home. The... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 07, 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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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am |
Children's Take-Home Craft: Alligator Popsicle Sticks Chomp away at summer and join us for a fun take-homecraft! We will be using Popsicle sticks and chenille stems to make silly alligators. Hope to see you... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Craft: Desserts Join us for a craft program for ages 1-4. We will make two dessert crafts. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Painting Time Toddlers-age 6 are invited to wear old clothes to paint on a variety of surfaces and structures! This program will take place outside using tempera paint. |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
DiY Teens We will create something new each Wednesday as we learn new ways to express ourselves. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
DIY Summer Tote Bags Design your own custom tote bag using colorful fabric markers, stencils, and summer-inspired art! Create a bag for beach days, books, shopping, or everyday use while showing off your personal style.... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 2026 3:30 pm |
Catalog Card Crafts Join us to celebrate the Central Library's 100th anniversary with crafts made from vintage catalog cards! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Origami Club The Teen Origami Club is a welcoming space for participants of all levels to learn the Japanese art of paper folding—transforming simple paper into animals, objects, or complex designs, fostering... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Foam Block Printing Join us for an engaging workshop featuring Self Help Graphics. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of relief printing using foam blocks you can draw on directly.... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Craft Fun For Kids Kids will be taught two quick and easy (and fun!) craft projects. Make something cute to take home. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Ice Cream Social Make ice cream, then add your favorite toppings! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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 |