Events Calendar

Be whisked back in time and learn an elegant and fun dance routine set to music focusing on movement from the Regency Era, the time period seen in Jane Austen's novels including Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.No partner required. Open to all…

I scream, you scream, we all scream for fruit salad! Join the Fairfax Teen Council, as we explore the bounty of summer fruit, and make delicious and healthy treats! All materials (fruit) provided, ages 11 and older.

Learn about succulents and plant your own to take home. 

This program will be held outside on the library patio.

Join us for a family-friendly movie at the library. Snacks will be available for everyone in attendance.

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 have fun coloring.

Prepare for ultimate relaxation! Make all natural face masks, lip scrubs, and air fresheners to use at home! Open to ages 12-18.Enseñaremos cómo preparar mascarillas, aromatizantes, y exfoliantes labiales con ingredientes naturales. Pueden llevarse…

Join us for our annual summer Teen Trivia Contest! Teens will compete to answer trivia questions across categories such as Pop Culture, Literature, Geography, Film, and more! Winners will win prizes and bragging rights. Teens ages 12-18 are welcome…

Learn basic sewing techniques while you create a doll inspired by trendy toys which you can make into a bag charm or a plushie.All supplies are provided.This program is for teens and tweens 11-18.

Design a beach scene with sand and assorted mini-figures, including a wooden person and beach ball you can hand-paint. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This program is for teens…

Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of these delicious dumplings, and see how fruity and veggie QQ pearl dumplings are made! The cooking demo…

"Let's Get in a Pickle Together!" is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces the basic concepts of fermentation and vinegar pickling for home kitchens. All materials and ingredients will be provided, and participants will also…

Turn ordinary rocks into colorful works of art! Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon of painting fun. Create inspiring designs, cute characters, patterns, or positive messages to keep or share with others. Ages 9-18.

Join us for magic and fun with Wayne Kawamoto! Wayne presents an entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction and comedy. Most important is Wayne's message about how libraries and his love for reading helped him to become a full…

Join us in creating your own decorative pins using Pokémon cards! It's a fun and creative way to showcase your favorite characters.

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a jam making zine.

Join us for a fun, high-energy show featuring performer Michael Rayner as he showcases his incredible juggling tricks and stunts!

Stay cool and join us for a screening of the hit film Lilo & Stitch. This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 108 minutes. Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Join us for a great family face painting program. A professional face painter will paint a design of your choice.

Join us to find out who has the best donuts on the Westside! Sample donuts from various Los Angeles donut shops and cast your vote for the winner.

Sewing and electricity, two things that go together like peanut butter and chocolate! Don't believe it? Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we explore the world of tech sewing!All materials and food provided, ages 11 and older.

Create transfer art with tracing paper and oil pastels.

Tie dye a bandana and/or a scrunchie with us.

Join the Bug Gals for a free interactive meet-and-greet focused on insects and arachnids. They will share fascinating facts while presenting live specimens. Audience members will have the opportunity to hold or gently pet some of the bugs. The Bug…

Artist Manjushree Nomulwar will present a brief history of the art and culture of henna. They will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands. They use organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna paste, which is safe…