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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 3:30 pm |
Art As Play! Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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 |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Spring Craft Decor Choose a blank wooden cutout to paint. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 4:00 pm |
Drawing Class With Dave Boatman Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, with special guest Cartoonist Dave Boatman. Students will learn how to improve... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Natural Dye Working Sustainably With Local Plants Join us for a hands-on workshop on how to sustainably create beautiful, naturally dyed fabric using various plant species. In this workshop teens... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 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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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Homeboy Art Academy: A Window to Your Soul Experience the power of creative expression in this special workshop led by the Executive Director of Homeboy Art Academy. This event is part of Teens Leading... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 6:00 pm |
Stories Beyond the Recipe: Tracing the Armenian Diaspora's Culinary Legacy With Liana Aghajanian Join us for an engaging, multi-part program exploring... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for practicing... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club: Mothers' Day Bouquets Join us to create small floral bouquets for Mother's Day using crocheted flowers. Each participant can use up to 5 flowers and 2 leaf stems, with... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 3:00 pm |
Sewing Club: “Free Sew” Session Learn basic machine sewing, bring your own project or alteration, and get help from an experienced sewist.The Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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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 5:30 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, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Make Seed Bombs With Native Flowers Come make Seed Bombs with us! You'll get to create and take home seed pods (also known as seed bombs) made from clay, native seeds, and... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Spring Suncratchers Join us for a fun and creative craft program! Teens will have the chance to paint and decorate their own floral spring suncatchers. Once completed, these DIY suncatchers can be hung in a sunny window... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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 to 5:00 pm |
Peep Krispy Treats Celebrate spring by making a Peep Krispy treat! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Maker Day Zines, Buttons, Doodle Pens! Let your creativity abound at the Fairfax Teen Maker Day. We'll have a variety of tools and supplies, so come by and create.All materials provided, for ages 11 and older. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Everything Earth - Petroglyph Rock Art Desert rocks of California were the artists palettes of the native California Indian. Story telling rock art left the record of the nomadic tribe culture.... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Apr 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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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Mending Workshop for Teens Use a needle and thread to repair damaged clothing! Discover how to embroider, patch, and darn using recycled materials from Rediscover. You can bring your own piece of clothing or choose... |
Robertson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 9:45 am to 10:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance by fusing Pilates matwork with various movement styles. All levels welcome. Programs and events are subject to cancellations and changes without notice.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 10:00 am |
Monthly Craft for Families: Take Home We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Relax and get creative with our adult coloring program. Unleash your inner artist in a calm, fun atmosphere. Supplies provided. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 01, 2026 4:00 pm |
Acrylic Painting With OTIS Students Please join OTIS students Aalaya, Ari, and Cal to learn how to paint with acrylics. All supplies will be provided. Ages 14+.Session One: Friday, April 24, 4-5 p.m. Tutorial-... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 10:00 am |
Sewing Club: Hand Embroidery Workshop Join the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club for these special workshops all about hand embroidery! Learn about the craft and make "meditation scrolls... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Jewish American Heritage Month With the Skirball Cultural Center Join educators from the Skirball Cultural Center in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and learn about the... |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Coptic Stitch Acrylic Book Making Join us in celebrating Central Library's 100th birthday! In this workshop, Nova Community Arts will teach you how to bind and create your very own book. We will be creating... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 3:00 pm |
Art Lab: Star Wars Planet Building & Han Solo Soap In celebration of May the Fourth, join us to build Star Wars planets in jars. There will also be a soap-making simulation where our Han... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 02, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Puppetivity Palooza Use recycled materials to make your own puppet.Ages 5-12. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, May 03, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Collage Using Recycled Materials Collage with us using recycled paper! In this program you will choose from our provided recycled materials, arrange something that inspires you, and create a finished piece... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, May 03, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop With Sunny Seki Sunny Seki and his wife Judy present a shadow puppet show, followed by behind-the-scenes explanations of how... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, May 03, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
DIY Tzedakah Box and Gratitude Beads Celebrate the Jewish values of repairing the world and practicing gratitude! Join us and special guests from PJ Library to decorate a tzedakah box and string... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Miniature Koinobori Create your own mini Japanese koi fish wind kites in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 2:00 pm |
Art Inspired by Yayoi Kusama Explore bold color, repetition, and pattern. Create your own visually striking piece influenced by the iconic style of Yayoi KusamaAll materials will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Excel the Youth Join us for activities that vary from week to week. Previous programs include game days, t-shirt making, chalk drawing, and music production.Programs are presented by library staff and community partner, Excel... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 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, May 04, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for an introduction to the Cricut cutting machine with a live demonstration. After the demonstration, participants will create a craft using items cut with the machine. No prior experience... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 4:00 pm |
Mother's Day Cards Celebrate Mom, Grandma, Auntie, and other special people in your life by making them a handmade card to show how much you care! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
May the 4th Be With You Celebrate May the 4th at the library with Star Wars themed crafts and activities!Make a Baby Yoda bookmark and your own mini light saber.This program is best for children ages 3 years and older, and... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Mother's Day Craft for Teens Homemade Mother's Day crafts are always more thoughtful than store-bought. In this program, we will be making cards and paper bouquets for Mom or any family grownup. This program is... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |