Events Calendar

Nintendo switch, vinyl, and snacks. Join the teens of the community in this monthly hang out at the library! Open to ages 12-18.

Join us for snacks, crafts, and a free screening of Zootopia 2! Enjoy a family-friendly movie rated PG.

Get creative and make your own fuse bead creations! Turn your creations into magnets, pins, or keychains.All supplies are provided. This program is for teens and tweens 11-18 only.

Ever wonder how full-size entertainment robots come to life? Join us for an exciting live presentation and demonstration, diving into the fascinating world of animatronics! Get up close with multiple full-size robots, learn about the materials used…

This workshop will introduce teens to small gauge film editing and projection. Participants will learn the history and significance of 8mm, Super8, and 16mm filmmaking, and will gain hands-on projection and editing experience.This program was made…

Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to craft a very small, colorful beach in a bottle. Program limited to 12 patrons, sign up in advance at the Reference Desk after June 1.

Have you ever wondered how an animated movie gets made? Come by for a presentation by animator Starr Horton on how different types of animation work, and ask any questions you want about your favorite animated movies and media! Includes a hands-on…

Join animation professional Evan Burse in a hands-on class, and learn how to draw the Mandalorian and Grogu!This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Learn some simple Origami (Japanese art of paper folding) with supplies provided. All ages are welcome to attend! Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge and receive prizes…

Using brayer rollers and an assortment of rubber stamps, create your own design on a tote bag. 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.

Our friends from Fire Station 50 will visit with their fire truck and help us learn all about a firefighter's job!

Express yourself with temporary body art. Cosmetic grade markers, temporary tattoos, and henna cones will be available to experiment and play with.

Please join the World Cultures Reading Circle in the Community Room to discuss Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis. New members welcome.

LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) will provide presentations, interactive games, and a free mobile app to teach patrons of all ages how to properly sort their waste and be more sustainable.

Join us for rock art. Make your own designs in beautiful colored rock. Make it as a gift to yourself or give your creation to a friend or a loved one. Join us in the beautiful confines of the library and meet new friends.

Help save lives this season by donating blood! All who donate will receive a voucher for a free book from our Friends of the Library bookstore and a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie, courtesy of the Red Cross. To claim your voucher after…

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

Join us for a lively discussion of the 2021 novel Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney.

Join us for Art Era, as our friend Jazz guides everyone through watercolor painting. Recommended for ages 5-11. This program may be canceled or postponed without notice. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library…

Join us for a sound bath meditation led by Heather Nevell. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Chairs will be available for those who need them. This program is made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los…

Join us for a fun session of freestyle block building!

Join us as we explore how ceramics evolved from Mesoamerican times to today. Our instructor will teach you the history of Zapotec-American art styles, using clay you can mold and shape as part of a hands-on art experiment, and then take your clay…

Join us for a movie night as we watch Paddington. The story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had…

Join us for a special presentation with animatronic robot builder Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible creations, learn about the engineering involved and watch them perform!This event is free and open to all…