Events Calendar

Transform an embroidery hoop into your own mini galaxy with wax paper and paint. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This program is for teens ages 11 and older.

Decorate a custom shirt or tote bag using iron-on transfer paper. Images can be printed or drawn before being transferred to your item. All materials provided, including blank t-shirts and tote bags. Feel free to bring your own light colored, 100%…

Join us on June 16th and July 14th for beach-themed sensory play. Children are invited to play and explore their senses with sand, water, and friends.Sensory play will take place outside the Community Room on the library's patio.This program is best…

Create your own candy "sushi" using Rice Krispies teats, fruit roll-ups, jelly beans, and lots of other sweet treats as we celebrate Summer Reading! Geared for tweens and teens, but all ages are welcome. Candy supplies are limited, on a first-come…

Join us after school for our middle school and high school student program, Karaoke With Teen Council. Ages 11-19.By joining Van Nuys Library Teen Council, you will gain valuable 21st-century skills such as leadership, critical thinking…

Join us for a fun-filled Father’s Day celebration featuring ramps, cars, boats, crafts, and giveaways while supplies last! Don’t miss our Touch-a-Truck area, which includes LAPL’s mobile outreach vehicle, Raspberry.

Are you working on a short film for the Teens of LA Film Festival? Or just interested in learning more about film making from experts? Join the library and the CA Student Film Festival for a teen program to learn how the director helps the audience…

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Discover how a popular picnic spot above Hollywood became America's most iconic outdoor entertainment venue and the summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic.

Bayard Rustin was the principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Come hear Arnold Weiss present his fascinating and inspiring story.

Join us for a lively discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. All are welcome!

Celebrate Pride Month by creating a flag and decorating rainbow crafts.

Come and enjoy stories, songs, and movement at our toddler storytime. We will be having a special celebration for those who will be commencing Preschool in the Fall. Stay a little longer to play with toys that promote exploration, growth and learning…

If you are new to quilling or you have done it before, join us for intermediate quilling and take this beautiful craft to a new level. Meet new friends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the library.

Join us for some Shrinky Dink fun! Draw your masterpiece on the provided plastic and watch it shrink before your eyes as it bakes.

Join us for a lively discussion of the 2025 novel The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict.

Join us for a high-energy, beginner-friendly one-hour dance class designed specifically for teens! Whether you’re a complete novice or just looking to have some fun, this class is perfect for you. No partner or prior dance experience is necessary. We…

We will create something new each Wednesday as we learn new ways to express ourselves.

Come hang out at the library and create a tie dye design to rep your Pride flag or favorite soccer team. We’ll provide all the dye, supplies, and instructions.Teens can tie dye a bandana or cotton tee from home. For ages 11-19.

Join us for a screening of the film Harriet, which tells the incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. The film follows her journey from escaping slavery to leading dangerous missions that freed hundreds of slaves…

Build with us! Ages 4 years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site.

Join us for a movie night as we watch the Lilo & Stitch live action movie! Inspired by the 2002 animated film, the new Lilo & Stitch is set in Hawaii and centers on a young girl, Lilo and her older sister and legal guardian, Nani. Their lives are…

Create an LGBTQIA+ pride-inspired rainbow scratch bookmark by drawing vibrant designs on special paper. All supplies provided. Ages 7 to 18 are advised.

Kick off Summer Reading Challenge 2026 with Franklin Hayes Marionettes. Enjoy a thrilling puppet show that's sure to delight audiences of all ages! After the show, kids will get a behind-the-curtain look at the art of puppetry and a chance to…