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Mon, May 04, 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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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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Mon, May 04, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Crochet Club Join us to master your first stitch or find a cozy spot to work on your current project! We have a seat ready for you. Our volunteer instructor will be available to help you get started, and all supplies will be... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 12:00 pm |
Quilting Class Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Stitch Happens: Fiber Arts Meet-Up Join us for Stitch Happens, a fiber arts meet-up where you can knit, crochet, sew, quilt, or cross-stitch! The gathering takes place on the first and third Tuesdays of the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Kids Craft: Open Craft Table Join us for the Kids Craft Table, set up for drop-in use, where most crafts can be completed in 30 minutes or less, with parents or caregivers helping younger children. We supply the... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 3:00 pm |
Craft and Play: Mother's Day Cards Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an hour of crafts and play at the library! We will be making spin wheel cards to celebrate Mother's Day. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 2026 3:30 pm |
Crochet Club for Kids A crochet workshop just for kids! Learn a new technique each week and build upon your skills. Materials provided. For ages 6-12. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
AAPI Craft: Diwali Elephants Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making a clay Diwali elephant at the library. Elephants symbolize wisdom and luck and are often a part of Diwali... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Arrange a Bouquet Put your creative skills to work in this bouquet arrangement workshop. Make your own bouquet and gift it to an important person in your life, including yourself!All materials provided. Intended for ages 13-... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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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 |
Papel Picado Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the library by making papel picado with us. Papel picado is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.This event is intended... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:00 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DiY Seed Bombs Few things are as fun as getting your hands dirty, especially when the results are clay and compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds. During... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:00 pm |
Bookmaking: Mini Long-Stitch Book Workshop With Nova Community Arts Join us in celebrating Central Library's 100th birthday by learning how to make a softcover long stitch book.... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Flower Pens Craft Day Join us to make flower pens for your mom or anyone you love like a mom! Supplies and snacks will be provided!This event is for teens ages 11 and up. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Mexican Paper Art: Papel Picado Craft for Tweens and Teens Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by creating Papel Picado, the traditional hanging banners made from colorful sheets of tissue paper.... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 4:30 pm |
Celebrate DIA With Artsy Kids Join us in celebrating El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros, creativity, and imagination by designing your own alebrije, a colorful, fantastical creature inspired by Mexican folk... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Painting With Artsy Kidss Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special painting program led by Artsy Kidss! Kids ages 5-11 are invited to paint on canvas. The program may change or be canceled... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society: Social Hour Love to crochet, cross stitch, knit and sew? Join us for our monthly social hour, in a relaxed social setting for all skill levels! The first Wednesday of the month. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 4:00 pm |
Sensory Play Time Families are invited to join us for art activities and open-ended play with new sensory toys and tools from our children's area. Suggested for all ages and abilities. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How to Draw Superheroes Join animation professional Evan Burse as he teaches how to draw superheroes. His work has appeared in popular animated shows such as Teen Titans, Scooby-Doo, Black Panther, Batman: Brave and... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Free Seeds For Your Garden Discover how to plant seeds for your own garden and bring home a selection of free seeds. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 06, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Mini Koinobori Craft Koinobori or Japanese carp kites are flown every year in Japan to celebrate Kodomo No Hi or "Children's Day" in early May. Join us to make your very own carp kite! Craft supplies are... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Workshop of Imagination Join us for Build-A-Story with Puppet Arts & Crafts! After learning about story structure, kids will use their imagination to create a puppet character and then act out a story in our... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Zine Making Enjoy writing, illustrating, cutting, pasting, scanning and folding to make multiple copies of your own zine! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Star of David Origami Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage month with Star of David Origami! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm |
Community Zines & Art Lab Come make a zine and help build our collection in this monthly creative art lab. Zine content can be personal, political, niche, artistic, or purely visual—there are no rules and no... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make a Mother's Day Pop-Up Card Show your love for your mom this Mother's Day with a charming and imaginative pop-up card. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mother’s Day Gratitude Jar Join us for a special Mother’s Day workshop for teens! In this hands-on craft program, participants will create a keepsake jar and fill it with handwritten notes of gratitude for their... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tiny Blooms, Big Hearts Celebrate May and Mother’s Day with a fun flower craft! Kids will turn egg cartons into colorful blooms using paint and simple cutting—creating perfect handmade gifts and a sweet way to show... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm |
Shrink & Create: Shrinky Dinks Craft Get ready for some shrink-tastic fun at the library! Kids will design and color their own Shrinky Dinks, then watch as their artwork magically shrinks into a cool... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 2026 6:00 pm |
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Girl Scouts is fun for the whole family. To learn more about Girl Scouts visit us in the reading room. We will have crafts for the kids! |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 08, 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 08, 2026 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Knitting Club Attention Knitters & Crocheters: Please join us for an afternoon of yarn fun! Bring your current project(s), any other friends that knit/crochet and meet other yarn enthusiasts in the community room! |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 08, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Knitting & Crochet Club Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Gardening Club Love plants or want to learn how to grow your own garden? Come connect with fellow green thumbs (or aspiring ones!) as we share tips, swap seeds, and cultivate community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |