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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Anyone Can Be an Astronomer: Befriending the Night Sky Astronomy is for everyone. This program features an engaging PowerPoint presentation on the cultural art of stargazing and three... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
STEM English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Light-Up Flowers Learn about circuits and create decorative flowers that light up! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Soil Science, It's Not Just Dirt 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 keep our water clean with a... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 am to 5:00 am |
Baldwin Hills Builders Join us in the community room for free-form play with large building blocks and small block pieces. Children of all ages welcome! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Basic Tech Training Join us for a free, in-person training designed to help learners build essential digital skills led by LearnBasicTech.org. Whether you're just getting started using tech or want to feel more... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Grow, Cook, Eat and Sell Join us for an informative program about the Cottage Food Industry in Los Angeles. You'll learn about organic gardening, how to sell your products at farmers' markets and festivals, and how to... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Business, Career & Finances, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STEM Club Join us to learn how to play chess. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
From Blossom to Seed - Hosted by PS Science 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 craft a colorful flower... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
CoDrone Activity 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 programming and engineering in a hands-on session led by USC students... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STEM Challenge (grades 6-12) 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 group of teenagers won’t outsmart. This event... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Code & Play: Robot Discovery Day Drop in and explore the world of robotics at our hands-on Robot Play Lab! Kids can try age-appropriate robot activities—from beginner coding with Botley to more advanced... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
An Expanding Universe: The Story of Harvard's Women Astronomical Computers Join astronomer Casey Cooper from Griffith Observatory as she shares the inspiring story of the... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
History & Genealogy, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab Lab members can print and use equipment during lab hours. All library patrons are welcome to tour the Koreatown Media Lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Make Plantable Native Seed Spheres Taty Hernandez, artist and founder of Lumbre Ceramics, will show how to make seed spheres with clay and indigenous plants. Taty (they/them), an Angelino, imagines... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week on a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM, Writing English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 4:00 pm |
Fun Interactive Science Hour (FISH) - Life Cycles Join us for Fun Interactive Science Hour (FISH)!FISH is a project that aims to improve access for all kids to ocean science literacy through... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Get To Know Our Urban Wildlife Neighbors 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 community and beyond! ... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 6:00 pm |
HAM Radio Club 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 and our expert instructor for these two April programs. Subsequent to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen LEGO® Building 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 of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor,... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:00 pm |
LEGO® Club 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 free-build. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Full STEAM Ahead: Balls and Ramps Join us to create exciting ramps and rollercoasters while learning about the properties of spheres and non-spheres, the force of gravity, how ramps function, what friction... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Kidney Science for Kids, Presented by UCLA KDSAP Join the UCLA Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) organization to learn about how the kidneys work! UCLA pre-med students will... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 am to 5:00 am |
Baldwin Hills Builders Join us in the community room for free-form play with large building blocks and small block pieces. Children of all ages welcome! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rainbow 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 to "break" white light and discover the hidden colors inside. After our investigation... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 08, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, May 08, 2026 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, May 08, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Storytime Under the Peppercorn Tree at the Audubon Center Join us for a special storytime at the Audubon Center in celebration of our current StoryWalk featuring the book From Park to... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, May 10, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, May 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week on a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM, Writing English |
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Mon, May 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Fun Interactive Science Hour (FISH) - How Do Oceans Move Join us for Fun Interactive Science Hour (FISH)!FISH is a project that aims to improve access for all kids to ocean science literacy through... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Builders Club Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles. Build whatever you imagine! This program is intended for children ages 3... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tiny Terrariums Build your very own plant environment! Learn about ideal growing conditions for plants by creating a tiny functioning ecosystem using a glass jar, plants, soil, moss, river rocks, and carbonized... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® Bricks Creations Challenge 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 not sponsor, authorize, or... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Creative Skills for Modern Careers Join Music to the Ears and Academix for this presentation that supports adults looking to upskill, reskill, or explore creative work for personal or professional growth.... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 am to 5:00 am |
Baldwin Hills Builders Join us in the community room for free-form play with large building blocks and small block pieces. Children of all ages welcome! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Brick Building Play Join us for a fun-filled session of building with bricks. Let your imagination soar as you bring your engineering ideas to life. Create anything you can dream up using our collection of building... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® League Join us on the second Thursday every month for LEGO® League and put your creativity and building skills to the test! Each month, you'll be challenged to build different LEGO® creations. All LEGO® pieces will be... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Experience the wonder and excitement of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids. You can touch these gentle creatures and learn about their eating habits.This program was made possible with the... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 pm |
Adventure in Science With PS Science for Kids Children will observe the traits and behavior of insects, birds, squirrels and other wildlife in their community, make “binoculars” for viewing... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Fri, May 15, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Saturdays at the Koreatown Media Lab Lab members can print and use equipment during lab hours. All library patrons are welcome to tour the Koreatown Media Lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 3:00 pm |
Kids Coding Program Learn to code using platforms such as Python Turtle, Scratch, or Code.org. No prior coding experience is required. Recommended for ages 7 and above. Please bring your own devices. This program is... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sun, May 17, 2026 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
From Park to Playa StoryWalk at Audubon Center at Debs Park Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, May 17, 2026 1:30 pm |
Dr. Rusty's Dinosaur Safari Discover the Giants of the Past with Dr. Rusty. Join us for an engaging experience filled with facts, music, puppets, and your participation. Meet Ty, a Tyrannosaurus who is... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Mon, May 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals and specimens, brought to you by program presenter The Blue Submarine. Children will learn about... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |