Events Calendar

Join us and learn how to make this delicious dish, then surprise your family and friends with this new addition to your menu. Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice. They are served cold (not fried), filled with fresh, crunchy…

The teens voted and they want to practice ping pong!Join us as we practice our ping pong skills. We will play singles and doubles matches. No registration or experience required.

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.

Show your pride by making a friendship bracelet for yourself or to trade! We will provide everything you need to make the ultimate friendship bracelets. This program is for teens and tweens 11-18.

Join our Pokemon Battle League! Come learn the basics and discover the fun of battling IRL! Teen Council and volunteer opportunities to be discussed at conclusion! Teens only.

Calling all teens! Come join summer with the library and get a free pencil pouch for signing up. Put your personal stamp on it during our decorate-your-bag program or make a card for a loved one.

Calling all soccer fans, crafters, and future champions: it’s time to design your very own custom team kit. Celebrate the global spirit of the beautiful game by designing your own custom soccer jersey. In this hands-on workshop, you'll channel your…

This program is a group effort against a 500-piece puzzle, if we can get the puzzle together in an hour, everyone wins. If not, we’ll try with a smaller puzzle next time. Come and have fun with teens of the community! Este programa es un esfuerzo…

Discover the art, history, and power of the mask! Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you can design your own custom wrestling mask while exploring the global cultural significance of Lucha Libre.Choose from a wide variety of professional…

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%…

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…

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.

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…

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

A 5-year-old boy named Sosuke forges a friendship with a goldfish princess named Ponyo, who desperately wants to become human.Directed by Hayao MiyazakiRating: GDuration: 100 mins

Join accomplished musician Melena and learn all about Afro Cuban drumming and culture. Come and hear the sounds of the congas, timbales, bongos, bata drums, and shekere. Learn all about Cuban music history and the African diaspora in the Caribbean…

Taro Wayama (guitar) and David Lee Ruest (violin) presents a variety of musical selections ranging from Renaissance through 20th century and folk/world music.

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 binding. Then, you will learn the long stitch method of sewing together a book…