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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner: Ceramics Join us to discover the history of ceramics and create a clay invention to take home. This program is intended for teens. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Snooknuk and Friends Live Join guest performer Snooknuk for a magical pop musical adventure that brings joy, learning, and fun for the whole family! "Snooknuk and Friends Live" will take kids and parents on an... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Animation Workshop Have you ever wondered how an animated movie gets made? Come by for a presentation by animator Starr Horton on how different types of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Night & Vinyl Listening Party Nintendo switch, vinyl, and snacks. Join the teens of the community in this monthly hang out at the library! Open to ages 12-18. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids 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. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
LADPH Substance Abuse Center / Centro de Abuso de Sustancias LADPH The Center provides education classes and links community members to local support services including: substance use prevention services for... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Central Library Soccer Celebration: W99 vs W100, Semi Final Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the 2026 FIFA Men's... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
DiY Teens We will create something new each Wednesday as we learn new ways to express ourselves. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friends of Washington Irving Bookstore Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library!Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration needed. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Hands-on Ceramics: Clay Inventions 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... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics With Paul Thompson Join us for a special presentation with animatronic robot builder Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble Join us for a musical afternoon with INCA. The show includes music and instruments from the native Incas (Andean style), from the Hispanic communities of the coastal areas (Criollo style... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society: Dog Bandanas Sew a dog bandana for that special pup in your life! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Join a group of peers to make a difference at the library! The Teen Council offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other teens, and collaborate on projects while earning community service... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop Explore creative writing in a fun, supportive environment! Each session will include some combination of writing exercises, readings, discussion, and opportunities for sharing and... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Get your hands dirty creating clay and compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds! In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the origins of “... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Intro to Circuits & Arduino With Tinkercad In this workshop, students explore basic electronics and programming concepts using Tinkercad Circuits, a free browser-based tool that works on Chromebooks and... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:30 pm |
DIY Personalized Books Workshop participants will make individually personalized books that can serve as diaries, albums, or scrapbooks. Participants can choose from various types of bound and folded book designs.... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Thursday Art & Fiber Circle Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art & Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Task Master Can you guess how many birds are in a room? How about figuring out how to get a dinosaur into a plastic sandwich bag? Do you think you have what it takes to compete in ridiculous, silly challenges for the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Central 100 Mini Art Celebrate Central 100 by repurposing catalog cards into mini art! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Beads, Charms & Keychains Join us for a fun craft program for teens where you’ll design cute personalized keychains using beads, charms, letters, and colorful accessories. Make one for yourself or create one for a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Thrasher Thursdays Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Jul 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Pre-Sale Book Sale Become a member of the Friends of the Chatsworth Library and join our Pre-Sale Book Sale. Enjoy the perks of being a Friends member and get... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jul 17, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale Come to the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Choose from thousands of titles ranging from Anthropology to Zoology. If you are in the mood... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Join chess expert Brian Glover as he introduces the classic game of strategy and tactics while simultaneously playing against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome.Please note that the class... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons: Venice Teens Join us for an exciting adventure from "bore" to "bard" in our Summer Teen Dungeons and Dragons campaign, expertly led by a Dungeon Master! This event is open to teens... |
Online Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library |
Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Music Bingo: The Songs of Stranger Things Join us as we visit the Songs of Stranger Things in this unique Bingo game. While this program is normally for adults, this time, youth and teens who are Stranger... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
The Bug Gals Learn about the spectacular lives of some of the smallest critters on the planet! The Bug Gals will introduce us to amazing facts in this interactive bug meet and greet. Discover what makes these creatures unique and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Summer Movie Screening - Back to the Future Join us at the Cypress Park Library for our Summer Movies series featuring the 1985 classic Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox and Crispin Glover.... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Embroidery Workshop Join us to learn basic embroidery and contribute to a collaborative artwork inspired by Palisadian oral histories and the local landscape. No experience is needed, and the workshop welcomes ages 12... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
A Movie & Snacks: Anaconda A group of friends is going through a midlife crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth, but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. A fun, action-... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Central Library Soccer Celebration: L101 vs L102, Bronze Final Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the 2026 FIFA Men... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Yogurt, Butter, and Soft Cheeses Workshop Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of soft cheeses at... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Community Writing Group Join us at Saved By A Story to ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Participants aged 14 and over are encouraged to... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Cook(T)eens Join in as we learn to cook (and eat!) food from around the world. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Intro to 3D Printing for Teens Join us for a 30-minute 3D printing session where teens will receive an introduction to the 3D printer and have the opportunity to print a small design. This workshop is recommended for ages... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Collage Jam Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Movie: The Sandlot Join us for a family movie day! Snacks will be provided while supplies last. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Knitting Club Join us for a new knitting club at the library! Whether you've never picked up needles before or want to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We'll cover the fundamentals to get you started: casting on, the... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Latin and Literacy for Teens Join us for an engaging introduction to Latin, Roman history, and mythology. Discover how 60% of English vocabulary is rooted in Latin. Our lessons will focus on useful derivatives and... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens |
History & Genealogy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Jul 20, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Benjamin Franklin Library Pop-up at Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 2:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |