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Japanese Storytime

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Little Tokyo Branch Library

Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese...

Practical Embroidery Skills With Platinum Stitches

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Central Library

Learn the practical skills needed to safely use and operate the Happy Japan embroidery machines, the selection and use of stabilizers, proper...

Children's Storytime

Starts in 9 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Echo Park Branch Library · Ages 2–5

Join us for a fun filled afternoon at the library sharing book read alouds, songs, movement activities, and crafts! Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old but all ages are welcome to...

Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Echo Park Branch Library

Join us for Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime on the second Saturday afternoon of each month! Have fun learning simple Vietnamese vocabulary through book read alouds, songs, and...

Arts & Crafts: Jewelry Making

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30 PM UTC · Edendale Branch Library

Kids, teens, and adults: join us for some jewelry making! We will have a variety of materials available for you to get creative and make something fun to wear. If...

Storytime in the Park

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30 PM UTC · Edendale Branch Library

Join us in Elysian Park for stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Recommended for toddlers-preschoolers. Email eden@lapl.org to join the mailing list and receive a...

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Tue, Mar 10, 5:30 PM UTC · Lincoln Heights Branch Library

Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.Quédate un poco más para jugar con juguetes que promuevan la exploración, el crecimiento y el aprendizaje....

Toddler Storytime and Play

Starts in 3 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 5:30 PM UTC · Lincoln Heights Branch Library · Ages Up to 5

Come and enjoy stories, songs, and movement at our toddler storytime. Stay a little longer to play with toys that promote exploration, growth and learning.Geared towards children ages...

Family Storytime

Mon, Mar 9, 11:15 PM UTC · Felipe de Neve Branch Library

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

Drawing With Stencils | Dibujando con plantillas

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00 PM UTC · Malabar Branch Library

Use stencils to mix, match and create colorful fun art designs like stars, animals, letters, flowers and more.Usa plantillas para mezclar, combinar y...

Teen Origami Club

Starts in 9 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:00 PM UTC · Malabar Branch Library · Ages 10–17

The Teen Origami Club is a welcoming space for participants of all levels to learn the Japanese art of paper folding—transforming simple paper into animals, objects, or complex designs, fostering...

Craft Popsicle Butterfly | Mariposa de Paleta Artesanía

Thu, Mar 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Malabar Branch Library

Play with playdough to roll, squish, stretch, and mold it into anything you can imagine.Juega con plastilina para enrollarla,...

Mixed Media Art Workshop

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress Park Branch Library

Artist Lisa Miccio will guide participants through a hands-on, mixed-media/upcycling art workshop. Participants will combine a printed image and acrylic medium to make a unique piece of...

Watercolor Art

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM UTC · Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library

Join us for a fun Kids’ Watercolor program!  Kids will explore painting with watercolors,  play with colors and brushes, and enjoy a creative hands-on art experience. No experience needed, just bring...

Storytime & Playtime

Sun, Mar 8, 5:30 PM UTC · Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library

Join us for storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together....

St. Patrick’s Day Slime

Thu, Mar 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library · Ages 5–12

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making your own lucky green slime! All materials will be provided.This program is recommended for ages 5–12.Celebra el Día de San Patricio creando tu propio slime...

Teen Zines & Art Lab

Wed, Apr 1, 11:00 PM UTC · Silver Lake Branch Library · Ages 10–17

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 experience is...

DIY Papermaking

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM UTC · Silver Lake Branch Library

Celebrate Earth Month and learn a new skill! This program, led by Sophia Allison, will cover basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home such as junk mail, old...

Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library

Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.

Storytime in the Nature Garden

Sun, Mar 29, 3:36 AM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · Ages 3–5

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens! Designed for caregivers and children (ages 3–5), each session features a playful story reading followed by guided exploration that connects the story to the natural world around you.

Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness

Sun, Mar 29, 3:35 AM UTC · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

The Natural History Museum’s historic diorama halls are the largest exhibitions at the museum, showcasing over 75 incredibly detailed habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that...

Polished Together: Nail Art Workshop with Clacque Closet

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 3, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · CAAM

Private Event – Significant Museum Event

Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Storytime

Starts in 3 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 5:30 PM UTC · Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library

Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for stories, songs, and fun that will help build your little one's early literacy skills. Storytime is designed with babies and toddlers in mind, but all children are welcome...

Paper Craft Workshop for Teens

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · City Terrace Library · Ages 13–17

Get creative using paper! Join us for a hands-on workshop and you will explore the art of paper crafting through fun and engaging projects. From origami to paper quilling, we’ve got the techniques and inspiration to get you started. For ages 13 – 17.

Earth Day: DIY Bird Feeder

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Junipero Serra Branch Library

Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an exciting, hands-on bird feeder craft. Teens will have the opportunity to paint and decorate their own wooden bird feeders to take home and hang...

Sensory Storytime

Fri, Mar 20, 5:30 PM UTC · Wilshire Branch Library

Join our Children's librarian for a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for children with autism and/or sensory processing challenges. The storytime will involve books, songs, movement, and...

Teen Creative Studio

Tue, Mar 3, 12:00 AM UTC · Wilshire Branch Library · Ages 10–17

Looking for a dedicated time to work on your creative projects? Let our teen creative studio give you the flexibility to try new creative mediums and the space to explore your interests in a...

Cyanotype Printing for Teens

Mon, Apr 6, 11:00 PM UTC · Los Feliz Branch Library

Cyanotypes are a kind of print made using the sun. Learn about this unique, cameraless photographic process and create artwork using stencils, plants, figurines, and more!This program...

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tue, Mar 10, 5:30 PM UTC · Los Feliz Branch Library · Ages Up to 5

Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children.