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Creation Station

In-Person Program
2026-09-01 15:00:00 2026-09-01 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Creation Station Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17. Avalon Library -

Tuesday, September 01
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.

Projects are first come first served, and supplies are limited.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

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Avalon Library
Phone: 310.510.1050
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Tue, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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

Avalon Library was established in February of 1914.

Led by the Mary Williams Club (now the Santa Catalina Woman's Club), and the Avalon Chamber of Commerce the townspeople came together to meet the offer that Los Angeles County presented to them "if the citizens could provide furniture, shelves, a space and volunteers to run it", Los Angeles County would furnish the books.

In February 1914, the first L.A. County Public Library "overseas branch", opened at the Grandview Hotel with 196 books, courtesy of the County, the number doubled by that summer.

In November 1915, a raging fire destroyed most of the town, including the library. H.W. Allen managed to salvage 100 books which he stored in his home until a new quarters could be found for the library.

The Sophia yacht club was the first in a series of locations which included City Hall, Kassar Building, Hotel Atwater Arcade, 211 Metropole Ave, and 208 Metropole Ave.

In the Spring of 1962 the Avalon Library found a home in the new County Center at 215 Summer Ave.
 

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STEM Engineering Day: Make Your Own Mechanical Toy! - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them to create your own chain reaction contraption, using engineering techniques. Made possible by a grant from SCE. For ages 13 - 17.
Welcome to the Library: Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Help develop motor skills through playing with our collection of manipulative toys and board puzzles. This is part of LA County Library's collection of programs and sevices for early learners 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Milagro Hearts - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating an embossed Milagro Heart. For adults.
Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Learn Dungeons and Dragons! - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
We are starting our own island D&D club at the library! Come and learn the classic roleplaying game and practice with fellow druids, wizards, and mimics! For ages 13 - 17.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Catalina History: Everything You Want to Know About Catalina But Were Afraid to Ask - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina History and local legends. Come with your questions about Catalina and Chuck will try to find the answers! For adults.
Art Afternoon with the Friends of Barnsdall Arts Center! - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of creation with the art instructors from Hollywood's Barnsdall Arts Center. Everyone will get a work of art to take home! All supplies provided. For ages 4 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Avalon Library.
Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
The Arty Loon Show! - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Library welcomes back the astonishingly talented magician Arty Loon for an afternoon of fun, magic, and comedy! For ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of Avalon Library.
Lotería at the Library - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to discover and learn the traditional Mexican game of Lotería! Spanish and English speakers welcome. For ages 5 - 12.
Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Adult 101: Building Self Esteem and Bobbleheads! - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
As part of our series addressing teen issues, come learn how to build your self esteem. And then stick around to paint your own bobblehead!. For ages 13 - 17.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Learn Dungeons and Dragons! - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
We are starting our own island D&D club at the library! Come and learn the classic roleplaying game and practice with fellow druids, wizards, and mimics! For ages 13 - 17.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate patterns, and a mix of colored pencils and gel pens to color with. Coloring for adults is the mindful craze that's sweeping the nation. Come and find out why! For ages 18+.
Catalina History: Everything You Want to Know About Catalina But Were Afraid to Ask - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina History and local legends. Come with your questions about Catalina and Chuck will try to find the answers! For adults.
Kanopy Movie Night: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover your library card's access to Kanopy, our database of fabulous movies. And then stick around for our annual screening of Monty Python's hilarious historical classic. With popcorn! Rated PG: some parental guidence suggested. For adults.
Bookmark Contest Ice Cream Celebration - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Design a bookmark as part of Avalon Library's annual bookmark contest and earn a delicious free ice cream treat! Supplies limited, first come first served for ice cream treats. For ages 5 - 12.
Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project. Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM talents as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact. For ages 4 - 17.
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