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Tue, Jul 28, 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 |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club: Crocheting and Knitting Social Hour Join us in the first-floor meeting room with your latest project to exchange ideas, techniques, and learn new stitches from fellow crafters. |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 3:00 pm |
July Family Movie Join us for a family-friendly movie at the library. Snacks will be available for everyone in attendance. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 3:30 pm |
Knitting Social Club Please join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 3:30 pm |
Game Day Join us for a variety of video, board, and puzzle games at the library. Snacks provided |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation Are you interested in becoming an Eagle Rock Branch Library Teen Volunteer? Are you curious to learn more about you community branch library? Would you like to earn community service... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm |
Sew a Fugly Doll 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. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Beach-in-a-Bottle for Teens 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... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner: Summer With the Library 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... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Teen Trivia Contest 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... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Spa Night 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... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 28, 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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Tue, Jul 28, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Council: Pizza Party With Wii Videogames Come eat pizza, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and play Wii Mario, Wii Sports, and Just Dance video games on the Big Screen!At our Teen Council meeting... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! "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.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rock Painting 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... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 3:30 pm |
Magic and Fun With Wayne Kawamoto! (Magic Show) Join us for magic and fun with Wayne Kawamoto! Wayne presents an entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction and comedy.... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Decorative Pokémon Pins Join us in creating your own decorative pins using Pokémon cards! It's a fun and creative way to showcase your favorite characters. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Jam, Jelly, and Marmalade 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... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 29, 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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Thu, Jul 30, 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 30, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
L.A. Donut Tasting for Teens 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. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026 3:30 pm |
The Found-Object Juggling Show Join us for a fun, high-energy show featuring performer Michael Rayner as he showcases his incredible juggling tricks and stunts! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Movie Day: Lilo & Stitch 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. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Face Painting Join us for a great family face painting program. A professional face painter will paint a design of your choice. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 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 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Tech Sewing 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Ball Point Pen Transfers Create transfer art with tracing paper and oil pastels. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Suncatchers Join us for a fun and creative craft program! Teens will have the opportunity to paint and decorate their own floral spring suncatchers. Once completed, these DIY suncatchers can be hung in a sunny... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 30, 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 31, 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, Aug 01, 2026 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Bug Gals Swarm the Playa Vista Library 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Let's Play Chess Love chess or curious to learn? Join us for a fun-filled session of playing, learning, and leveling up with fellow enthusiasts!All ages and levels are welcome. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 1:00 pm |
Learn Coding: Create Your Own Game & Storyboard Join us to create your own game and storyboard. Learn coding! The classes are taught by Granada Hills Charter High School Robodox Team, using... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 2:00 pm |
Summer Finale: Henna Art 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%... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 1:30 pm |
Robot Building and Animatronics Join us for a fascinating demonstration by robot and animatronic engineer Paul Thompson! Discover full-size entertainment robots, see examples, and learn about the materials... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Council Calling all teens! Help us make the library a more inclusive place for teens. Plan events and earn community service hours. Develop and participate in projects that have a positive impact on the community.Teen... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm |
L.A. Zine Club on Zoom Join us for Zine Club on Zoom, where members of our group meetup in a virtual space to co-work, chat, and share inspiration for whatever projects we're working on. Zine Club is based on the idea of... |
Online Van Nuys Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Hands on Ceramics: Clay Inventions Come learn about the development of ceramics from the Mesoamerican period to today. Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop will now focus on... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join Robotics professional Paul Thompson and learn how robots are made in our Summer Reading Challenge Finale!This program is generously funded by the Library... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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 |
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Tue, Aug 04, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Jewelry Making With Art Era Jasmine (Jazz) Cassell of Art Era will guide teens through the art of jewelry making. Explore techniques like structure, balance, proportion and contrast when creating your own unique... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 04, 2026 3:30 pm |
Knitting Social Club Please join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 04, 2026 3:30 pm |
Book Moves Chess Club Join the Book Moves Chess Club to enhance your chess skills and discover new strategies! Participate in engaging sessions where players of all levels come together to learn, practice, and share... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 04, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crochet Club Do you like to crochet or want to learn? Come and crochet with the best crochet enthusiasts in the San Fernando Valley. Meet friends and if you have no yarn or needle, no problem. We have... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |