Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Face painted to resemble jack-o-lantern.

Special Effects Face Painting  

In-Person Program
2025-10-14 16:00:00 2025-10-14 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Special Effects Face Painting   Join us for a special effects themed face painting workshop and level up your cosplay! You’ll learn to enhance your costumes with unique facial features and build skills to share with friends and family. For ages 13 – 17. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 16:00:00 2025-10-14 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Special Effects Face Painting   Join us for a special effects themed face painting workshop and level up your cosplay! You’ll learn to enhance your costumes with unique facial features and build skills to share with friends and family. For ages 13 – 17. Carson Library - Meeting Room

Carson Library

Meeting Room

Join us for a special effects themed face painting workshop and level up your cosplay! You’ll learn to enhance your costumes with unique facial features and build skills to share with friends and family. For ages 13 – 17.

This program is part of LA County Library’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor. This program is funded in part by the Uchenna Nwosu Foundation. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Theatre, Film, & Media | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper | My Brother's Keeper - Carson |

Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
Tue, Sep 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and serves 19.24 square miles.

Upcoming events

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Art Social - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether you’re a seasoned painter or art novice, we’ve got something creative for you to enjoy. Just choose your supplies and we’ll help you find inspiration! Join us to hang out with other teens and enjoy artistic vibes. For ages 13 – 17.
Giggle and Paint - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Training Room
Create a painted masterpiece with Dragunfli Designz! See how colors work and blend together as you make a work of art. All materials provided. For ages 5 - 12.
This event is full
Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Amate Bark Painting - In Person Program
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join Carson Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! After the meeting, learn about and create an Amate Bark Painting! For teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Training Room
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Paper Flowers - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Colorful paper flowers are a traditional folk art from Mexico, used in many holidays. Learn the history then create your own flower, bouquet, or crown to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or a caregiver.
Circle Time - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers. For ages 0 - 24 months and their parent or caregiver.
The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the Power of Positive Parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of 3 - 12.
Creating Good Habits - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Achieving big dreams starts with creating small habits. Join us to learn and discuss how intentional habit building can have a positive impact on your life with tips from experts in the field. For ages 13 – 17.
Movie at the Library: The Book of Life - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us at the Carson Library for a viewing of 'The Book of Life', the story of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. For ages 5 - 12. Rated PG.
Henna Design Demonstration - In Person Program
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the art of henna during this educational art demonstration from Karishma Beauty Salon, and then get your own temporary, small body design! For ages 10+.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Award-Winning Movie: Three Days of the Condor - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Set mainly in New York City, the film is about a bookish CIA researcher who comes back from lunch one day to discover his coworkers murdered, then subsequently tries to avoid his own murder. For adults.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Weekend Book Club: "Whan Javi Dumped Mari: A Novel" by Mia Sosa - In Person Program
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. September's Book: "When Javi Dumped Mari: A Novel" by Mia Sosa. For adults.
Piggy Bank Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Start collecting your coins and explore simple methods to earn and save money. Get the fun started by decorating your very own ceramic piggy bank! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
See all events