STEAM Events

Astronomer looking through telescope observing the night sky
April 29, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Astronomy is for everyone. This program features an engaging PowerPoint presentation on the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard...


Close-up of children's hands showing the camera their lit-up tissue paper flowers in colors green, blue and pink.
April 29, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Learn about circuits and create decorative flowers that light up!


Sprouts in small plant containers
April 29, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate Everything Earth Month by joining us for hands-on activities that explore what soil is, why plants need it, and how it can help...


Hands holding multicolored small building block pieces
April 30, 2026 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Join us in the community room for free-form play with large building blocks and small block pieces. Children of all ages welcome!


four adults looking at a computer, smiling
April 30, 2026 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a free, in-person training designed to help learners build essential digital skills led by LearnBasicTech.org. Whether you're...


Colorful fruits and vegetables.
April 30, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us for an informative program about the Cottage Food Industry in Los Angeles. You'll learn about organic gardening, how to sell your...


A boy looks at a chess board
April 30, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us to learn how to play chess.


An adult dissecting soil with kids.
April 30, 2026 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Discover the magic of nature as we explore how plants grow! Children will dissect real flowers and fruit to see how seeds are made, then...


Two children focus intently on laptops at a dimly lit desk, one typing code, creating an atmosphere of concentration and learning.
April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for a fun program with the CoDrone EDU! Kids will make a drone fly using simple coding, explore lights and sensors, and learn...


A group of teens works together on a science project
April 30, 2026 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Join us at the library for a fun and engaging STEM challenge! Compete for prizes while watching the librarian try to create rules that a...


Botley and Dash robots
May 1, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Drop in and explore the world of robotics at our hands-on Robot Play Lab! Kids can try age-appropriate robot activities—from beginner...


A person looking up at the night sky with a telescope.
May 1, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join astronomer Casey Cooper from Griffith Observatory as she shares the inspiring story of the Harvard Women Astronomical Computers, a...


close-up of 3D printer
May 2, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design....


April Lab Schedule
May 2, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lab members can print and use equipment during lab hours. All library patrons are welcome to tour the Koreatown Media Lab.


A collage of a woman and flowers
May 2, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Taty Hernandez, artist and founder of Lumbre Ceramics, will show how to make seed spheres with clay and indigenous plants. Taty (they/them...


video game controls buttons and symbols
Mondays 4pm - 5pm. Starts October 6, 2025
Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week...


Multicolored starfish and urchins underwater, on rocks.
May 4, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for Fun Interactive Science Hour (FISH)!FISH is a project that aims to improve access for all kids to ocean science literacy...


kid lifts binoculars to eyes
May 4, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate Earth Day in May! Join us and special guests from the Audubon Center at Debs Park to learn more about urban wildlife in our...


Two black HAM radios with orange screens and antennae sit next to each other on a white background.
May 4, 2026 6:00 PM
Are you interested in HAM radio as a hobby or as an emergency back-up communication system? Whatever your interest or skill level, join us...


Photo of cupped hands holding a variety of multicolored LEGO® bricks.
May 5, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Help build a LEGO® artwork to display in the library, or free build your own design. Open to 6th-12th-grade students.LEGO® is a trademark...


two hands hold a handful of colorful LEGO bricks
May 5, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for some LEGO® fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can...


Three boys construct structures using building blocks
May 6, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us to create exciting ramps and rollercoasters while learning about the properties of spheres and non-spheres, the force of gravity,...


two kidneys hugging on a yellow background
May 6, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Join the UCLA Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) organization to learn about how the kidneys work! UCLA pre-med...


Hands holding multicolored small building block pieces
May 7, 2026 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Join us in the community room for free-form play with large building blocks and small block pieces. Children of all ages welcome!


storywalk city and park landscape and Park to Playa book cover
Available for viewing Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow...


Rainbow and two pairs of hands,
May 7, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ever wonder where rainbows come from? Join us for a hands-on adventure into the world of visible light! We’ll use prisms and special tools...


storywalk city and park landscape and Park to Playa book cover
Available for viewing Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow...


Collage with upcycled craft projects and the text "Arts and Scraps" on a brown paper background.
Available During Library Hours (While Supplies Last)
Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and...


image of a tree
May 8, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join us for a special storytime at the Audubon Center in celebration of our current StoryWalk featuring the book From Park to Playa by Nell...


storywalk city and park landscape and Park to Playa book cover
Available for viewing Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow...


video game controls buttons and symbols
Mondays 4pm - 5pm. Starts October 6, 2025
Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week...


Multicolored starfish and urchins underwater, on rocks.
May 11, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us for Fun Interactive Science Hour (FISH)!FISH is a project that aims to improve access for all kids to ocean science literacy...


Hands holding Lego bricks
Second Tuesday of the Month, 4 - 5 p.m.
Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles....


A close up shot of hands putting small plants into soil
May 12, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Build your very own plant environment! Learn about ideal growing conditions for plants by creating a tiny functioning ecosystem using...


pile of different colored LEGO bricks
May 13, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Come and build the challenge of the day or make your own creation.Ages 5-11.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does...


professional microphone against a black background
May 13, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Join Music to the Ears and Academix for this presentation that supports adults looking to upskill, reskill, or explore creative work for...


Hands holding multicolored small building block pieces
May 14, 2026 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Join us in the community room for free-form play with large building blocks and small block pieces. Children of all ages welcome!


storywalk city and park landscape and Park to Playa book cover
Available for viewing Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow...


Child's hands holding building bricks
May 14, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us for a fun-filled session of building with bricks. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create...


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