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Embroidered bookmark with a bee and the word "read" placed on the corner of a book's page.

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Embroidered Bookmarks

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2026-07-30 16:00:00 2026-07-30 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Embroidered Bookmarks From ancient times to the present, bookmarks have helped readers save their page in a book. Express your creativity and learn basic embroidery stitches as you sew a custom corner bookmark.   For ages 13 - 17.  Woodcrest Library -

Thursday, July 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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From ancient times to the present, bookmarks have helped readers save their page in a book. Express your creativity and learn basic embroidery stitches as you sew a custom corner bookmark.   For ages 13 - 17. 

Celebrate a summer of reading, exploration, and discovery! Log your reading and activities to earn badges and prizes. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
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Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

Upcoming events

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Big Blue Blocks - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Use your imagination and engineering skills to build gigantic structures with Big Blue Blocks and smaller structures with Keva Planks in this fun afternoon of building and learning about engineering! For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 27, 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.
Teen Advisory Board with DYI Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Teen Advisory Board to make a difference in your library and community! Voice your opinion, suggest new programs and services. Earn community service hours and have fun. Afterwards, create your own work of art. For teens, ages 12 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 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.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Chilean Rain Sticks - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In South America, it's believed that using rain sticks would bring rain and thunderstorms. Join us to learn more about the rain sticks first used by the Mapuche in ancient Chile. Then, we will make rain sticks using paper towel rolls. For ages 6 - 12
Adult 101: Persona Mini-Me: Building Self Esteem - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come to the library and create a mini-me (bobblehead) reflective of you. This activity will focus on building confidence and self-esteem. We will supply the materials. You supply the inspiration. For teens, ages 12 - 18.
Make a Balloon Powered Car - In-Person Program
Mon, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Have fun building and testing a simple balloon powered car while learning about the science concepts of potential and kinetic energy.  For ages 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Let's Play Loteria! - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discover and play the wonderful Mexican game of Loteria. Learn about the history of the game and some Spanish vocabulary. You may be lucky and win some prizes. For children ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver
Paper Plate Weaving - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn about the ancient art of weaving using colored yarns, string and a paper plate. You choose the colors and beads to make your unique creation that you can take home and later practice on your own. All Materials Provided. For ages 18+.
Toddler Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
Cursive Writing for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Missed the window where it was taught in school? Join us to learn the basics of cursive handwriting with other adults; the alphabet, upper- and lower-case letters as well as how to join them together to create words. For ages 18+.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for multiple stations of age-appropriate toys, art supplies, and more - that help children boost school readiness skills through play, curiosity, and creativity, while bonding with family. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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