Events Calendar

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 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%…

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 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…

Michael Rayner's Found Object Juggling show has been described as "preposterous brilliance" and "wacky jugglement," a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up and a bounty of improvised fun and zingers. A high-energy…

Express yourself by combining different materials and techniques to create a self-portrait that is uniquely yours. This activity is recommended for kids and teens aged 10 to 18.

Celebrate this year’s Summer with the Library theme, Postmarked from L.A., and decorate your own postcards to send off to other teens at libraries around Los Angeles. You’ll receive one in return from a teen at another library later this Summer…

A beginner-friendly coding workshop where students create their own simple video game using Scratch. Students learn core programming concepts like loops, events, and conditionals while building a playable game. This program is a single 60-minute…

How does a director help the audience understand the story? In collaboration with the California Student Media Festival, Westwood Library will host professional filmmakers to share their expertise in creating media art. This workshop will be held in…

The stage has been set-now we have to follow the clues, find inconsistencies, and start to connect the dots between our victim and the suspects in our Teen Murder Mystery!

Join us for a fun pastel art craft program creating iconic Sun Valley and Los Angeles landmark postcards. Art supplies will be provided.