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Tue, May 06, 2025 4:00 pm |
Create Batik-Inspired Art for Asian American Heritage Month Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the Indonesian art of batik, and make your... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 06, 2025 4:00 pm |
Furniture Design & Construction Plan, design, and prototype! Learn to use woodworking tools and techniques to design and build a functional stool or chair. Working alone or in parent-child pairs,... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
Tue, May 06, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club 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 by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 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 |
Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids Join us in the children's area for a free craft program! All supplies provided. For Pre-K and up. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm |
Cat Kimono Origami Let's fold some paper: come celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us and create cat kimono origami. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm |
AAPI Ceramics Workshop for Kids Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a hands-on pottery experience for kids! We invite young creators to learn the fundamentals of ceramics, from shaping clay to applying textures and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 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! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner Join us for an hour of crafting fun!Every month, we will be putting together a holiday-themed craft. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 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... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Stencil Screen Printing Workshop Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Cardboard Construction for Kids Cut, fold, and connect with cardboard and other upcycled materials. Experiment with an assortment of kid-friendly tools to create innovative cardboard projects. Constructing with... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Painting The Great Wave of Kanagawa In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will learn about one of Japan's most famous artists, Katsushika Hokusai. Led by our community partner,... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Crochet Corner Interested in learning how to crochet? Want to work on an existing project? Come to The Crochet Corner at the Venice Library!Learn new stitches and practice some old ones with our resident crochet expert... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 2:00 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 |
Thu, May 08, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pendulum Painting Explore the laws of gravity and motion with pendulums! Use these simple machines to create unique artwork with stunning spherical patterns. Experiment with different variables and predict how your... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 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... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn?Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday afternoon with other beginning and advanced... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
Inventive Instruments What musical instruments can you make with the materials around you? Renowned musician and woodworker Rich Briggs transforms ordinary materials like hubcaps and cigar boxes into magical stringed... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Button Making Enjoy and afternoon of crafts, button making edition! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
Study Break for Teens: Mini Zen Gardens Stressed about AP tests or any upcoming finals? Teens are welcome to stop by the Playa Vista Library for a study break and make mini zen gardens!Each attendee will go home with their... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
Fri, May 09, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Bilingual Storytime at the Venice Farmer's Market Join the Venice Librarians and our staff for a bilingual Spanish storytime and craft program. This family-friendly activity takes place every... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
Fri, May 09, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Bilingual Storytime at the Venice Farmer's Market Join the Venice Librarians and our staff for a bilingual Spanish storytime and craft program. This family-friendly activity takes place every... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
Fri, May 09, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Knitting Club Attention Knitters and Crocheters! Join us for an afternoon of yarn fun. Bring your current project(s), any friends that knit/crochet and meet other yarn enthusiasts. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Each meeting features a different plant or garden activity. Learn about the native plants in our container garden and their role in local ecosystems, and gain inspiration for your... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Embroidery Basics Learn the basics of computerized embroidery, from creating a design to embroidering clothing. Participants will learn how to digitize basic shapes and designs in Ink Stitch, how to place and hoop the... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Woodland Hills Library 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... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Westwood Library's 20th Anniversary: LA Zine Fest Zine-Making Workshop To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Westwood Library, the Friends of the Westwood Library... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 12:30 pm |
Drawing in Color Participants in this free two-part workshop will use colored pencil blending techniques, shading and some color theory to explore basic botanical illustration. Flowers and art supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 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... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Zine Making Workshop In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a few different types of zines using several folding techniques. Then, you’ll get to design your own zine using drawing... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Astro-Palmistry With Spencer Grendahl In this Get the Balance Right special program, teens will learn the basics of palmistry (palm reading) with an astrology tie-in. During the workshop, teens and adults... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crochet/Knitting Circle Learn to crochet or knit. Make something special for Mother’s Day. Beginners to advanced are invited to attend a relaxing afternoon in the Art, Music... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Join us to experience the joy of coloring. All materials will be provided. Acompáñanos para experimentar la alegria de colorear. Se proporcionán todos los materiales. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Hangout Teens are welcome to relax, socialize, play games and participate in themed activities. Weekly activities range from arts and crafts to board games to film screenings. Refreshments provided. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome.Boards and pieces provided. No registration is required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games Calling all DTLA and surrounding community members! You are invited to join us for weekly Monday night board gaming at Central Library. All skill levels are welcome. Here are the games being offered in... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Stitch Happens: Knitting & Sewing Meet Up Knit, crochet, sew, quilt or cross stitch? Come to Stitch Happens, which is our knitting and sewing meet up. Come and work on your projects with other fiber... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 1:00 pm |
Active Studio: Forager Crafts Hand Painted Taper Candles Using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles, guests will be led through the process of designing and... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Knitting Club We are proud to present our own Knitting Club! Everybody is welcome. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 3:00 pm |
All About Crafts Children of all ages explore and create with one material at a time. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Builders Club Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles. Try a building challenge or build whatever you imagine! This program is... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 4:00 pm |
Create Batik-Inspired Art for Asian American Heritage Month Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the Indonesian art of batik, and make your... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Dessert Dumpling Making Class for Teens Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making your own Chinese dessert dumplings! Prepare vegan, sticky rice dumplings and learn the symbolic... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Candy Sushi Making for Tweens and Teens Create your own candy "sushi" using Rice Krispies teats, fruit roll-ups, jelly beans and lots of other sweet treats as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Tue, May 13, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club 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 by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Wed, May 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Craft: Spring Enjoy crafts for ages 1-4! This month we will make two spring crafts. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |