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1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activities included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Avalon Library
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+.
Women's History Month: Women of the National Park Service - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South El Monte Library
In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about women's significant role in developing the National Parks, and then create a scenic landscape using tissue paper. For teens ages 12-18.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board! Earn community service hours and provide suggestions for new programs, while working with teens that share your interest in the library. For ages 12 - 17.
Teens Create Month: Anything but a Birdhouse Challenge - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Take a birdhouse kit, add your creativity, and create a mini bookshelf, fairy cottage, mood-light lantern ... anything but a birdhouse. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Women in Flight - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charter Oak Library
Celebrate Women's History month by learning about Hazel Ying Lee, a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) in World War II and Beverly Bass, the first female captain of an American Airlines commercial plane. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Carry The Message Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Decorate a tote bag with messages of fairness, kindness, and justice. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
LACMA: Communities Create LA! Illustrate Your Story - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Examine Yaneli Delgado’s The Chicana Codex and see how the artist represents her Mexican American heritage at this workshop. Using oil pastels and mirrors, illustrate yourself and explore what makes you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Women's History Month: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dissent Collar - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History month with us as we learn about famous American lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsberg. We will learn about Ginsberg's life and create our dissent collar. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or adult caregiver.
Bobblehead Painting for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Come to the library and make your own bobblehead, a "mini-me" that is reflective of you! This program, part of Teens Create Month and the Adult 101 series, will focus on building confidence and self-esteem. For ages 12 - 17.
Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and an art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
After School Kids Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Learn About the Spring Equinox - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
 Join us as we learn about and discuss the spring equinox.  We will then create a sun pillow using felt.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Electric Dragsters
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 - 17
Learn about artist Clara Driscoll - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cudahy Library
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about glass artist Clara Driscoll, whose beautiful designs helped make Tiffany Studios famous. For ages 6 - 12.
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Decorate a Ceramic Pot - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Acton Agua Dulce Library - Meeting Room
Welcome the new season by planting your very own spring flowers. Join us as we learn the basics of planting and caring for potted flowers. You will also have a chance to decorate a ceramic pot using acrylic paint! For teens ages 13 – 17.
Children: Celebrate Women's History Month - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Verne Library
Join us to celebrate Women's History month by decorating a bookmark with inspirational quotes spoken by women in history and those that influence us today.  Materials will be provided. Ages 6 –12 with their parent or caregiver.
Electric Dragsters
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 - 17
Say It Loud, Say It Proud! - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hawaiian Gardens Library
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about trailblazing female activists and creating your own megaphone to amplify your voice! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Makey Makey for Teens
Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Play the piano, challenge your friend to a game of soccer, and much more with the Makey Makey. Join us to discover the endless creative possibilities of the Makey Makey circuit board.
Teens Create Month: Dragster Electric Cars - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room
This engineering program teaches elements of friction while teens learn to build their own battery-powered car. For teens ages 12 - 17.
Adult 101 for Teens: Goal Setting - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Do you have an idea of what you want your life to look like but not quite sure how to make it happen? Learn goal setting techniques and make your own calendar to celebrate your new goals! For teens ages 12-18.
MakMo- Sewing Program for adults
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of how to thread a sewing machine and how to sew a simple project. For adults.
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Colors and Connections Workshop: Thumbprint Art! - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
We are very happy to present Malibu's own Professor Khanh Bui for a thumbprint art workshop that promotes mindfulness, creativity and connection with others. Please come to make some fun art, relax and meet new friends. For adults.
Mindful Coloring - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lancaster Library
Coloring isn’t just for kids. It’s a form of creativity that promotes mindfulness and self-expression. Try your hand with some of our most popular designs. We'll supply the materials; you'll transform them into art. For ages 13 – 17.
Rain Gauge Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Puente Library - Meeting Room
Rain gauges are used to measure rainfall and can be used outdoors. Let's make one! For adults.
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Paint a Watercolor Landscape - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hollydale Library
Unleash your creativity and create your own landscape masterpiece with watercolor paints! For ages 13-17.
Storytime with the Mayor
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special storytime with the Mayor of Paramount! Enjoy a story read by Mayor Lemons and then take part in a fun craft. For children ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Paint Night - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. For Adults.
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Paint Night: Faith Ringgold - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hermosa Beach Library
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Faith Ringgold's life and creating your own acrylic paint masterpiece in her style. For adults. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
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Social Impact Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a social impact art activity. Materials will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
 Women’s History Month: Canvas Art - In-Person
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Create a silhouette on canvas made entirely of words of strength, inspiration, courage, resilience and hope! Celebrate the women who inspire you, including yourself. No painting experience needed, just bring your creativity.* For Ages 18+
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thu, Mar 19, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baldwin Park Library
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.
Library for All - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Let's welcome the spring month's by doing a fun craft to celebrate a new season! For adults with disabilities and their caregivers
Write a Letter Like Abigail Adams - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Come in and get inspired by the letters of Abigail Adams as we celebrate Women's History Month and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! For Adults
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Teen Art Cafe - In-person program
Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Join us every third Thursday for a new art activity. Whether you want to learn a new art, or bring your current project to work on, everyone will find something to enjoy. Fun with felt, fuse bead art, and more. For ages 13 – 17.
Artsy Thursday: Kindah Khalidy - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Join us this Women's History Month and learn about the artist Kindah Khalidy. Using simple techniques, you will create your own inspired art. For ages 5 - 12.
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Teens Create Month: painted canvas - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Duarte Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Teens Create Month by using your creativity and imagination to design a painting masterpiece on a minature canvas. Learn about library resources you can use to discover the history of canvas painting. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Author Visit: Otto Normal's Monsterton - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a joyful celebration of storytelling, creativity, and imagination! For ages 7 - 12 with caregiver.
Clay Sculpture for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Topanga Library - Meeting Room
It's Teen Create Month at Topanga Library, join us for a clay sculpture class with guest artist Claudia Hindu, who will teach you about working with clay to make amazing art! For teens ages 13 - 18.
Glass Fused Suncatchers with Firework Studio - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an educational and fun hands-on glass-making workshop with artist and master glassworker Ana Parkinson. Teens will learn about the history and process of glass working and create their own beautiful and unique pieces of art to keep!
Whoo, Whoo, Wants to Learn about Owls? - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon art program and learn about owls! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Women's History Month: Mae Jemison's Space Rocket - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to go to space. Then make your own rocket ship. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Yayoi Kusama's Dot Party! - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with a fun and creative art experience inspired by the amazing Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
MākMō : Science of Color - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Scientists estimate there are at least 10 million colors visible to humans. Come discover the science and art behind colors by making your own color wheel! For adults.
Beginner's Crochet Series: Make a Coaster - In-person
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own textured crochet coaster incorporating all the basic stitches you've learned! All materials will be provided. 18+
Teen Advisory Board:  Ruth Asawa - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
In honor of Women's History Month, let's learn about Ruth Asawa's life and artwork. Ruth Asawa was an artist who focused on using wire as her medium for art. You will get to create your own wired bookmarks to take home. For ages 13 - 17
MākMō: The Science of Color
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Scientists estimate there are at least 10 million colors visible to humans! Come discover the science and art behind colors by making your own color wheel! For ages 13 - 18
Get Smart on Art: Salvador Dali - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Learn and explore the famous artist, Salvador Dali, by creating your own melted clock necklace, and learn all about other Surrealist artists. Ages 5-12
Adult 101: Goal Setting - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Do you have an idea of what you want your life to look like but not quite sure how to make it happen? Learn goal setting techniques and make your own calendar celebrating the new year and new goals. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Electric Dragsters
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Florence Library
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see who can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 - 17.
Teen Designer Toy Maker Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Teen Study Room
Ever been curious about the world of designer toys? This is a great way to learn the trade; we’ll brainstorm our own toy design, sculpt it, and then have it 3D printed for your collection. Design and receive a new toy each month! For ages 13 - 17.
Family Paint Night - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
In honor of Women's History Month, hear the story Yayoi Kusama by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara to learn about her contemporary art. After the story, you will have fun painting with polka dots during this guided painting family event!  For ages 5 - 12.
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1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Fri, Mar 20, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Color & Relax - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hollydale Library
Did you know coloring can be an effective way to relieve stress? Join us for an hour of coloring. All materials provided. For adults.
Peaceful Painting in Western Malibu - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Malibu Equestrian Park
Join us at Malibu Equestrian Park for an afternoon of relaxing open-air painting. Follow instructions to create your own masterpiece. All materials provided. Beginners welcome! We will meet at the picnic tables next to the arena. For adults.
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project! Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM abilities as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Crayola Arts Academy: World of Design - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Library
We welcome the artist instructors from the Crayola Arts Academy of Pasadena for an afternoon of creating and designing beautiful art works. Think it! Draw it! Make it! And then take home your own beautiful work of art. For ages 12 - 17.
Leland R. Weaver Library Reopening
Fri, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Leland R. Weaver Library
Join LA County Library and Supervisor Janice Hahn of LA County's 4th District for the reopening of Leland R. Weaver Library.
In the Loop: Teen Crochet Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Join In the Loop, our first crochet club for teens. Supplies are limited, please bring your own tools and materials. For teens, ages 14 – 17.
Tootavetam (Rock People) Workshop - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about rocks in indigenous culture from Lazaro Arvizu. We will use our senses to learn through story, look at examples of rocks, and make a soapstone pendant. Registration required. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Spring Equinox Celebration - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Celebrate the Spring Equinox, a time of renewal and growth. Learn about the signs of spring by creating a watercolor butterfly using coffee filters. For ages 5 - 12, with parent or caregiver.
Women's History Art: Georgia O'Keeffe - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about the artist, Georgia O'Keeffe, and making your own version of her famous flower paintings! For ages 5 - 12.
Adult 101: Stress Management - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Puente Library - Meeting Room
Tired of being stressed out? Take a break and join us as we create our own stress balls and learn other healthy ways to effectively reduce stress. For teens ages 12 – 17.
Round Robin Art - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Learn about how teamwork plays an essential role towards success. Afterwards, join a collaborative art making process and work together to create unique masterpieces! For ages 5 – 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Painting for Adults - in-person program
Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bell Express Library
Spend a fun and relaxing afternoon painting and learning some art techniques. Each person will get to complete their own painting to take home. This program is designed for adults of all learning abilities. All supplies will be provided. For Adults.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sat, Mar 21, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Parent and Me Yoga - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Hermosa Beach Library
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 - 5 with parent or caregiver. Registration required.
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The Great Puzzle Swap - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Agoura Hills Library
Looking for a new puzzle to challenge you as we enter the spring season? Join us for our Great Puzzle Swap! For adults.
Tissue Paper Transfer Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us to foster your little one's creativity, fine motor skills, cognitive development, and emotional expression through art. We will be creating a beautiful, watercolor-like artwork using bleeding color tissue paper. For children ages 2 - 5.
Smart Gardening Workshop: Organic Gardening 101 - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room
Learn the simple techniques of organic gardening, drought tolerant landscaping, and integrated pest management to cultivate your garden. For adults.
Harry Potter Book Club (for Tweens!) - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lancaster Library
Welcome to the Harry Potter Book Club! For this session, we will be discussing 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' and making Bowtruckles. Fun activities await! Costumes are welcomed. For ages 10 - 14.
Little Artists - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Unleash your inner artist! Join us for this fun activity that will allow toddlers and their caretakers to explore their creativity. All materials will be provided by the library.
Springtime Story, Craft, & Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Graham Library
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to celebrate spring with a storytime and indoor scavenger hunt! Take home small prizes, free books, and make a spring themed craft. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Jewelry Making Experience - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Littlerock Library
Join multidisciplinary artist JazzEra for a jewelry making experience that explores the world of wire wrapping. For adults.
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Adopt-A-Plant - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Has your succulent formed babies? Accidently started too many basil plants? Looking to add some greenery to your home? Stop by our Adopt-a-Plant event! Pick up or drop off a plant at the library. There will be a drop-in craft from 2-3pm. For adults.
Women's History Month: Women's History Puzzle - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Women’s History Month as you work with others to complete our "Votes for Women" puzzle. For Adults 18+
Family Movie & Art - Despicable Me 4 - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
The Gru family is back for another adventure! Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Women's History Month: Celebrating Women Who Inspire! - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Women’s History Month with hands-on fun and big ideas! Kids will discover the stories of amazing women who changed the world, while creating a project they can make and take home. Explore, create, and get inspired to change the world, too! 
Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charter Oak Library
Join us for a stress-relieving hour of coloring and engaging your creative side. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the West Covina Library.
Plant Club: Plant Swap - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawndale Library
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring your healthy cuttings, clippings, seeds, plants, and gardening supplies to swap with other garden enthusiasts. For ages 18+.
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Art Activity - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an art activity at the Library. Materials will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Beginning Felting for Teens - In Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lancaster Library
Teens, join us for a beginner's introduction to felting. Discover how to create beautiful paintings with wool. Attendance in all three classes is recommended to finish the project. This is a strictly beginner's class for teens. For ages 13 - 17.
Electric Dragsters - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 - 17
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1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Mon, Mar 23, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Women's History Month: Women of the National Park Service - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Teen Study Room
In honor of Women’s History Month, join us as we learn about women's significant role in developing the National Parks and then plant your own tree seedling to take home. For teens ages 12-18.
Teens Create Month: Bedazzle Your Reading - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Celebrate Teen Create Month by bedazzling your book while sharing your love for reading. Join us to learn what other teens are reading and about the resources available to you. All materials will be provided. For teens 13 - 17.
STEAM Monday: Blast Off with Space Science - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month as we learn about two amazing space pioneers—Mae Jemison and Katherine Johnson. Participants will then design and launch their own rockets. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
DIY Painted Book Edges - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Try your hand at painted book edges and create a unique design to display on your bookshelf. Bring your own book or journal or use one of ours to explore this delightful trend.   For Adults.
Crafty Corner: Whimsical Buttons - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Welcome to the crafty corner! Here, we explore simple and practical ideas to lighten your mood, brighten a space, and teach you something new. Let's learn about the long history of the button and create fun decorations to wear. For adults.  
Quiet Corners Book Club - In-Person Program
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Bring in your favorite book, grab a cup of coffee or tea and relax for an evening of quiet reading. Not sure what to read? Recommended books and magazines will be provided. For Adults.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tue, Mar 24, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Learn and Create Club for Adults with Developmental Differences
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Florence Library
Join us for a fun session of crafting and learning geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. No crafting experience required. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Avalon Library
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+.
Tea Blend Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Join us at the library where you can mix and match various herbs and flavors to craft your perfect tea blend to take home and enjoy with a good book or on the go. For adults
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Creation Station - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project! Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM abilities as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Activity Hour for Kids: It's Pink Tree Season! - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Children's Theater
March and April are known as "pink tree season," the time of year when cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, and other trees bloom! Learn how trees bloom and support a variety of different animals. Draw your own pink tree! Recommended for ages 6 - 12.
Afternoon Crochet - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting?  We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome.  We will provide the materials but you are welcome to bring your own. For families ages 8 and up.
Helen Frankenthaler Art for Teens - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wiseburn Library
In honor of Women's History Month, create an art piece inspired by painter Helen Frankenthaler by using her soak-stain' method from her early work in abstract expressionism. For teens ages 11 - 17.
Mindful March Crafternoon - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Journaling can be a creative outlet, a way to preserve memories, and it can relieve anxiety. Join us for a mindful afternoon and create your own junk journal while learning mindfulness techniques! For children ages 8 – 12
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Women's History Month: Stained Glass CD Art Activity - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, March 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Learn about artist Clara Driscoll and the other women who worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany, designers and makers of Tiffany Lamps. Create your own stained glass art project using CDs, paints, & permanent markers. For ages 12 - 18
Celebrating Women in Space with Constellation Jars - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Journey into outer space as we shine a light on some of the women who advanced the space sciences field. Make a constellation jar to project your own starry sky! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Build It, Test It, Shake It! - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to design, build, and test like a real architect! In this hands-on STEM program children will learn what architects do and why choosing the right materials matters to create strong, safe structures. For ages 5 - 12  with parent or caregiver
Electric Dragsters - Teens Create Month
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. For teens 13 - 17.
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome - bring a friend! For ages 12-18.
Teens Create Month: Book Hedgehog - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Make an adorable hedgehog out of a recycled book with simple folding techniques. This is an easy and relaxing craft activity, and a fun way to repurpose old or unwanted paperback books. For ages 12 - 17.
Adult 101: Goal Setting - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawndale Library - Conference Room
Do you have an idea of what you want your life to look like but not quite sure how to make it happen? Learn goal setting techniques and make your own calendar for tracking your new goals. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Teen Mini Painting On the Go
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Get Inspired, to paint wherever you go, and learn about mini painting on the go. Ages 13 - 17
Harmony in Canvas: Music in the Visual Work of Frida Kahlo
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Using projected images of Frida’s paintings and live musical performances, join us for a lecture that brings together art and sound to create a clear and engaging experience.
Kindah Khalidy Inspired Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
In celebration of Women's History Month, children will learn about designer Kindah Khalidy, explore her abstract art style, and create their own colorful "blob" art on a mini tote using fabric markers. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Paint Activity: Ceramic Coasters - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alondra Library
Join us in painting ceramic coasters. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Embroidery: Level 2 - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Would you like to learn how to embroider beautiful designs by hand? If you have recently taken our Level 1 Embroidery Workshop, come back for another round. Our 4-week workshop will cover different stitches. All materials are provided. For adults.
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Beading Workshop with Kimberly Robertson (Mvskoke) - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
In this workshop, participants will explore the practice of beadwork as a tool for wellness, relaxation, and community-building. Each participant will complete a beaded keychain. No prior experience with beading is necessary to participate.
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Yarn Heads: Fiber Arts Club 
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Have you been looking for a fun group to work on your fiber arts projects with? Join Yarn Heads, our monthly Fiber Arts Club, to work on your crochet, knitting or embroidery projects. Participants will need to bring their own materials. For adults.
Canyon Creations: Greeting Card Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Topanga Library
Join us for a creative greeting card workshop, where you’ll learn a variety of paper craft techniques. Whether you’re preparing for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or any other special occasion- you'll be able to create unique, handmade cards! For adults.
Monoprint Art for Adults - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Think you’re “not artistic”? Then this program is for you! Join us for a relaxing, hands-on Monoprint Art Workshop for Adults where creativity flows naturally and no artistic skill is required whatsoever.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wed, Mar 25, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Self-Portrait Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Join us and help your child create a self-portrait using chipboard people cut outs. When they are done, talk to them about what makes them special and unique. For ages 3 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Create and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Explore early learning and pre-writing skills, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. Get ready to create! For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
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Painter Tots: Watercolor Me Curious - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to splash and squiggle at the library! Join us for a hands-on, sensory-rich art experience. We'll explore tactile sensations as our hands feel new textures and discover how colors appear and move on paper. For ages 2 - 5.
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Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Avalon Library
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+.
MākMō for Adults: LED Greetings Cards
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Your friends and family will love these hand-made greeting cards with working lights Participants will create greeting cards that light up by constructing an electrical circuit on paper. For adults.
The Social Hub for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South El Monte Library
Need a place to study or hang out? We've got you covered! Come hang out, connect, and get schoolwork done—together.
Needle Arts Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.
Social Impact Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Join us for social impact inspired art activities. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Panda-Monium - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manhattan Beach Library
It's Panda Appreciation Day, let's celebrate with a panda party! Join us as we make clay pandas and play a game of panda trivia. For children ages 6 - 12, with a parent or caregiver.
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Friend to Farm Workers - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Covina Library - Meeting Room
Help create a large mural to remember the contributions of our society's farm workers. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Jurassic Dioramas - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month and learn about Mary Anning, a pioneer in the field of paleontology who discovered fossils of ocean dwelling and flying reptiles that lived in the time of the dinosaurs. For children ages 5-12.
Read, Lead, and Seed - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we honor the farmworker movement! We will be reading Side by Side (Lado a Lado) by Monica Brown—a beautiful bilingual story about how big changes happen when we work together. For ages 5 – 12.
Brick Builders Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special brick building event for Women's History Month! Kids will learn about the architect Zaha Hadid and participate in a fun building challenge or build freely. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Spring Wreaths - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
n celebration of spring, create your own wreath out of burlap. Put your own unique spin on your wreath and take it home to decorate or give as a gift. For Adults.
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Adult 101: Stress Management for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges? Come by the library and learn to identify causes of stress and effective, healthy ways to reduce it. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Women's History Month: Celebrate Mary Anning - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westlake Village Library
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about Mary Anning, whose discoveries were some of the most significant geological finds of all time. We’ll build little terrariums with hidden dinosaurs to take home! For ages 8 – 12.
Adult 101: Sewing Basics - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cudahy Library
Have you ever had a button come off your shirt and wondered how to sew it back on? Join us to learn some basic sewing techniques to help in life’s sewing emergencies!  For teens ages 13 - 17.
Women in STEM Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Join us to learn about Iconic Women who have changed the world. Afterward, join us for an art activity that celebrates these women.  For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrating Farm Workers Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Create a picture and word collage that honors farm workers. Materials will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Terrace Library
Get involved at the library! Join the TAB and help shape the future of teen activities and the teen space here at the City Terrace Library. Participants can earn service hours for attending. New participants are always welcome! For ages 13 - 18.
Women's History Month: Women of the National Park Service - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about women's significant role in developing the National Parks, and then create a scenic landscape using tissue paper. For teens ages 12-18.
TAB: Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Come be a part of library planning! Meet other teens that are interested in designing displays, planning programs, and voicing opinions. Attendees will make personalized stickers with scrap materials as part of Teens Create Month. For ages 12 - 17. 
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Celebrate Women's History Month: Dolly Parton - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, March 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lomita Library
In honor of Women's History Month, join us to learn about the Great Smokey Mountains' sweetheart, country music legend and philanthropist, Dolly Parton. Then, we'll design a guitar inspired by one of her many hit songs. For ages 6 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Get involved at the Library! Join our TAB and help shape the future of teen activities & the teen space at the East LA Library. Participants can earn service hours for attending meetings. New members always welcome — bring a friend!! For ages 12 - 18
Traditional Native American Pottery With Rowan Harrison - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lancaster Library - Group Study Room
Teens join us as we welcome Native American artist, Rowan Harrison, for a hands-on, fun, and informative traditional Native American pottery program. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Teens Create Month: Polymer Clay Charms - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Teens Create Month by using your creativity and imagination to design your own clay charms out of polymer clay. Learn about library resources you can use to create other clay masterpieces.. For ages 13-18.
Create & Unwind - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Relax and create with us! There are various ways to de-stress from writing, drawing, or coloring. For adults.
Mini Book Magnets Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room
Get crafty with your favorite reads! For adults.
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Paint Night for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. For adults.
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Fiber Arts for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Learn the basics of crochet or bring your own fiber arts projects to work on in the group. Registration required. For ages 18+.
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Women Writers Notebook Collage - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Women's History Month with us as we honor women writers who have made their mark in literature. Create a notebook collage of a notable female author and explore different books written by women writers. For Adults
Paint Night - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an instructor-led workshop teaching basic acrylic painting techniques and composition. All materials will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. For adults.
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Yarn & Yap - In-Person
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Leland R. Weaver Library - Meeting Room
Grab your yarn and your hook, it's time to stitch and socialize. Come for the crochet, stay for the conversation. For adults.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thu, Mar 26, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Toddler Finger Paint - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little bit dirty. For ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers.
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Book and Art: Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes you just need the refreshing calm of lavender. Join a free flowing discussion of 'Better Than Before' by Gretchen Rubin while decorating a mini pot for lavender and creating a lavender sachet. For adults.
Painting for Littles - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiseburn Library
Art helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine motor skills, and boost imagination and creativity. Come paint with us! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregiver. Registration is required only for participating children.
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Fiber Arts Meetup - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Come and get crafty with us! Whether your jam is crochet, knitting, embroidery, or another fiber art, bring your current project and work with other fiber artists. All skill levels are welcome! For Adults. 
Electric Dragsters - In-person program
Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
This Teen’s Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 – 17
Women's History Month: Famous Women - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
To celebrate Women's History Month, participants will use their creativity to paint an owl with a famous female face. They can be an artist, singer, scientist, judge, or someone that has impacted their lives. All supplies provided.
Women's History Month: Decorate a Mini Flowerpot
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Celebrate Women's History Month and learn about women artists such as Amelia Peláez, Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo with a game of bingo. Then get artsy and decorate your own mini flowerpot. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leland R. Weaver Library - Meeting Room
Calling all teens! The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is looking for you! Meetings are held the last Thursday of every month. For tweens and teens ages 12 – 17.
Womens History Month:  Make a Protest Button! - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
Let's honor the Women's Suffrage Movement by creating our own buttons of protest. Whatever good cause you champion, we've got all the supplies to make the buttons you need. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Makey Makey for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Play the piano, challenge your friend to a game of soccer, and much more with the Makey Makey. Join us to discover the endless creative possibilities of the Makey Makey circuit board.
Pocket-Monster Terrariums - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us this Teens Create Month at the Sorensen Library to make your own Pocket-Monster Terrarium!  For Teens, Ages 12-18.
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Women's History Month: Artist & Activist Barbara Kruger - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Teens, celebrate Women's History Month by learning about American modern artist and activist Barbara Kruger. For ages 13 - 17.
Teen Create Month: Watercolor - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Teens, we're making watercolor quote art and learning how to source quotes using digital and old-school resources. Join us! For teens and tweens ages 11 – 18.
Book Adventures: Lola Out Loud - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special Book Adventures program celebrating Women’s History Month. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Teens Create Month: Adult 101: Personal Zines - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Be an author, illustrator, and publisher all in one. A perzine is a do-it-yourself mini-magazine that is reflective of you. Come by the library and make one with us. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Women's History Month: Stained Glass CD Art Activity - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Learn about artist Clara Driscoll and the other women who worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany, designers and makers of Tiffany Lamps. Create your own stained glass art project using CDs, paints, & permanent markers. For ages 12 - 18
Electric Dragsters - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 - 17
Celebrate Women's History Month: Dolly Parton - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
In honor of Women's History Month, join us to learn about the Great Smokey Mountains' sweetheart, country music legend and philanthropist, Dolly Parton. Then, we'll design a guitar inspired by one of her many hit songs. For ages 6 - 12.
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Beginner's Crochet Series: Make a Coaster - In-person
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, March 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own textured crochet coaster incorporating all the basic stitches you've learned! All materials will be provided. 18+
Women's History Month: Women of the National Park Service - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
City Terrace Library
In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about women's significant role in developing National Parks, and then create a scenic landscape using tissue paper. LA County Library water bottles will be given while supplies last. For teens ages 12-18.
Electric Dragsters - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charter Oak Library
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see can engineer the fastest car! For Teens 13 – 17
Bee Hotels - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Did you know that mason been pollinate more plants than honey bees do, and are less likely to sting you? Become a friend to these solitary bees by building them a place to live in your garden. For ages 5 -12 with adult caregiver. 
Makey Makey for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Play the piano, challenge your friend to a game of soccer, and much more with the Makey Makey. Join us to discover the endless creative possibilities of the Makey Makey circuit board. For teens ages 12-18.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Join us to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. For adults.
Story Crafters Book Club - Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Ready to bring your favorite stories to life? Join our unique book club where we turn literary inspiration into tangible art! For adults
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Fri, Mar 27, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
STEM for Youngsters: Kaleidoscopes - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Lancaster Library
Join us as we learn about scientific concepts related to the kaleidoscope and then make one!  For ages 3 - 5 with an adult caregiver. 
Fiber Arts Friday - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Do you crochet, knit or embroider?  Would you like to explore other fiber arts crafting or need to finish up that project you're working on?  Come in and share the space with other fiber arts enthusiasts. For Adults.
Senior Cafe - In-Person Program. For Adults
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for our 'Senior Cafe'.  We'll have games, puzzles, conversation, and you! 
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project! Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM abilities as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Perler Bead Craft - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Get creative and learn how to design perler bead art! Perler bead art consists of plastic beads which can be formed into designs and then fused together with a heat to resemble pixel art. Turn it into a magnet, coaster, or key chain! For ages 12 – 17
Teen Fridays - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Come on over to our Teen Fridays! Expand your mind, be creative and hone your skills with gaming, music, art, fashion, writing and more. For ages 14 – 17
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sat, Mar 28, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Fiber Arts Meetup - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Looking for a welcoming space to work on your current fiber art project? Look no further! Join us to meet up with others and bring your crochet, embroidery, etc, to work on. For Adults. 
Fiber Arts Club - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Crochet, embroidery or knitting, our Fiber Arts Club is just the place for you! Please bring your own supplies and materials. For adults.
Women's History Month: Metal Embossing Workshop - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library
Explore metal embossing techniques while learning about women trailblazers in this unique art form. For ages 5 - 12.
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The Science of Color - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cudahy Library
Scientists estimate there are at least 10 million colors visible to humans! Come discover the science and art behind colors by making your own color wheel! For adults.
Paint & Create: A Guided Art Experience - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Join us at the library for a fun and creative morning of painting on canvas with friends! All skill levels are welcome! Supplies will be provided. Just bring your creativity! For adults.
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Electric Dragsters - In-Person
Sat, Mar 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
This Teens Create Month learn about engineering and the science of friction as you design your own electric dragster. Experiment with modifications and compete against other teens to see who can engineer the fastest car!* For Teens 13 - 17
Social Impact Art Activity - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Compton Library
Join us for a social impact inspired art activity. Materials will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Gaman Art Bird Pins - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rosemead Library
Explore the history and significance of gaman art created by Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII. Create a bird pin inspired by those made in the camps while reflecting on resilience, memory, and creative expression. For adults, ages 18+.
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The Amazing Puzzle Race - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Come try your hand at speed puzzling! Grab your friends or register solo and join a team on the day of the event. Teams of up to four players will have 60 minutes to complete a 300-piece puzzle. First to finish wins! For ages 13 and up.
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Hand Knit Pillowcase - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Using only your fingers and some soft jumbo yarn, you can make a stylish, squishy cushion that’s perfect for tossing on the couch, your bed, or even gifting to a friend. All supplies provided by the library. While supplies last. For adults.
Celebrate Women's History Month: The Art of Frida Kahlo - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of Women's History Month with a Storytime and art activity. We will read Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown and learn about one of the most prolific female artists of the 20th century.
Watercolor Leaves - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Westlake Village Library
Create a striking watercolor painting using simple techniques. For adults.
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Mini Pot Act Activity - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
Decorate a mini pot to plant seeds in and take home.  For ages 5 - 12
Let's Make Friendship Bracelets - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we make friendship bracelets! Whether you're a pro at bracelet-making or trying it out for the first time, this event is perfect for everyone. While supplies last For ages 12-17
Drones for Teens - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
La Verne Library - Meeting Room
Get hands-on experience with drone piloting in a safe and controlled environment. Ages 13 – 17
Spring Fabric Mosaic - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
In this fun and relaxing art program, create a spring mosaic using fabric. Feel free to bring your favorite photograph for reference, but it’s not required. Supplies will be provided, one canvas per individual. For adults.
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Art Afternoon For Adults: Paper Weaving - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
Use your creativity and imagination to design a masterpiece out of weaving paper. Learn about library resources you can use to discover the history of paper and its many uses. For adults.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Colormania: Coloring for Grown Ups - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Avalon Library
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, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Library
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project! Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM abilities as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! For ages 4 - 17.
Slime Time! - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
It's Slime Time! Do you know what ingredients create a chemical reaction that form slime? Join us for a hands-on activity where you play with science and make your own slime. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 - 12.
Afternoon Crochet - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting?  We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome.  We will provide the materials but you are welcome to bring your own. For families ages 8 and up.
Honor Farm Workers & Plant Seeds - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
Celebrate the contributions of farm workers by painting ceramic pots that you can take home to plant vegetable seeds.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Build a Bouquet - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Let your creativity bloom! Make colorful floral arrangements using pipe cleaners. Twist, shape, and design unique flowers—no experience needed. Take home a bright, one-of-a-kind creation that never wilts! While supplies last. For teens, ages 14 - 17.
Bunny Homes - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Discover more about these floppy, fuzzy, huggable animals and about their habitats. Get to know some of the famous rabbits or rabbit relatives in books and film. Then design the perfect paper bunny homes! For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Garden Party - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate farmworkers and communities with a special craft activity! For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Teens Create Month: Paper Weaving - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Teens Create Month by using your creativity and imagination to design a masterpiece out of weaving paper. Learn about library resources you can use to discover the history of paper and its many uses.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Topanga Library
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library? Join the Teen Advisory Board, provide some suggestions to level up the library, and enjoy some video games with friends too! For ages 14 - 18.
Women's History Month: Signs of Change - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Littlerock Library
Celebrate Women's History Month at the Littlerock Library! Learn about Dolores Huerta, a brave leader who helped farm workers fight for fairness and equality. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
Teens Create Month: Ceramic Vases - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Los Angeles Library
Teens, celebrate Teens Create Month by learning a brief history of ceramic art & then have a chance to express your own creativity by painting a decorative mini ceramic vase. For teens ages 12-18.
Art Time! Megan McDonald - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
This month, to celebrate Women's History Month, we'll explore the life of Megan McDonald, children's book author and librarian best known for Judy Moody series. Together, we delve into the art of drawing step by step! For ages 4 - 12
The Magic of Origami - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Chet Holifield Library
Lillian Oppenheimer was an unknown homemaker in the 1940s when she discovered origami. Thanks to her passion, the art form soon swept the nation. Learn about Oppenheimer this Women's History Month and make some origami! For ages 5 - 12.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Creation Station: Spring Eggs - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn about cultural traditions involving eggs from around the world as we celebrate spring. Design and decorate a spring egg using a variety of crafting materials. For ages 5 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join our dynamic Teen Advisory Board and shape your library experience! Share your ideas to influence programs, events, and collections that matter to you. Open to teens ages 12 - 17. Meetings every month. 
Decorate Your Own LA County Library Water Bottle
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and become a conservation superstar by learning about what you can do to prevent marine plastic pollution. Decorate a reusable water bottle and show your Earth Day pride. While supplies last. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Upcycle for Earth Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Puente Library - Meeting Room
Did you know there’s a difference between upcycle, downcycle, and recycle? Join us for a fun Earth Day celebration and create your own upcycled art piece! For teens ages 12 - 18.
The Art of Bridget Riley - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us as we learn about Bridget Riley, an artist renowned for her foundational work in the Op Art movement. For ages 5 - 11 with their parent or caregiver.
Let's Make Perfume! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn all about the process that goes into making those amazing smelling perfumes! After, we will make our our perfume scents using natural ingredients like flowers and essential oils inspired by National Garden Month. For ages 6 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baldwin Park Library
Want to make a difference in your library and community while earning volunteer hours? Our Teen Advisory Board at Baldwin Park Library is always recruiting! For ages 14 - 17
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board! Voice your opinions and make suggestions for new programs and services, while working with teens who share your interest in the library. Earth Day craft offered after the meeting. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Art Meet-Up: Beaded Suncatcher - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate spring and get ready to embrace the sunnier days ahead. Create a suncatcher using an assortment of prismatic beads, jewelry wire, and your creativity! For adults.
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Watercolor Painting with Claudia Hindu - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Learn watercolor art techniques with artist Claudia Hindu. You will learn how to mix colors and complete a work of art using the techniques you learn. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+
Knit, Crochet, and Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening of crafting for adults where you can learn knitting and crochet basics! Experienced crafters are invited to check out books and magazines for new projects and to exchange ideas with fellow knitters and crocheters. For adults.
Beginners Crochet and Knit - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to crochet or knit?  Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club.  For ages 18+ 
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Adult All Abilities Color & Play - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lancaster Library
Come relax and get creative with our adult coloring pages featuring animals and nature, mandala designs, and positive phrases, or play with our fun and soothing kinetic sand. Open to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. For adults.
National Poetry Month: Poem-zines - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
A zine is a do-it-yourself mini-magazine. When you create a zine with poems inside, it becomes a poem-zine.  Come and make one with us. We’ll supply the materials; you supply the inspiration! For ages 12 – 17. 
Celebrate Día: Cascarones - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros where we celebrate children and families around the world. We will learn the history Cascarones and paint our own egg shells filled with confetti. For ages 5 - 12.
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Adult 101 for Teens: Keeping a Journal - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Keeping a journal is not only a great way to record your memories — it can also boost your physical and mental well-being! Explore the many benefits of journaling and create and decorate your own personalized journal. For teens ages 12 – 18.
Beginner's Crochet Series: Create a Coaster - In-person
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own textured crochet coaster incorporating all the basic stitches you've learned! All materials will be provided. 18+
Self Portrait Drawing with Claudia Hindu - In person program
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we welcome artist Claudia Hindu! She will host a program for teens, leading them through a drawing class focused on learning how to create a self-portrait. Materials will be provided. For ages 13 – 17
National DIY Day - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Get ready to create, build, and explore! Join us as we celebrate National DIY Day with a lineup of fun, hands-on projects perfect for all ages. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Spring Resist Art - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Celebrate the arrival of spring with colorful resist artwork! Kids will have the opportunity to explore wax resist and watercolor techniques to create beautiful spring-inspired designs, including flowers, butterflies, and rainbows. For ages 6 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board and Craft Night
Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board and voice your opinion about programs you'd like to see at the library! This is also your chance to get creative with art materials we supply. Everyone is welcome! For teens ages 13 - 18.
Decorate Your Own LA County Library Water Bottle
Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and become a conservation superstar by learning about what you can do to prevent marine plastic pollution. Decorate a reusable water bottle and show your Earth Day pride. While supplies last. For teens ages 12 - 18.
After School Creations - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Join us for fun crafts and STEAM activities that will encourage creativity, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. This month's theme is "spring". For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Read Together Diamond Bar: Origami Workshop - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Diamond Bar Library
Enjoy a fun, relaxing family evening at the library as you learn about the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. You will be led through step-by-step instructions to create their own origami crane for our 1,000 Cranes Community Art Project!
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Amazing Art for Tiny Tots - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Masao W. Satow Library
Art helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine motor skills, and boost imagination and creativity. Come paint with us! For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Adult 101: Mindfulness with Mandalas - in-person program
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bell Express Library
Take a break from the stress of everyday life and join us for a relaxing mindfulness session. Through creative decorating and simple exercises, you’ll learn easy techniques to stay focused, calm, and present. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Adventures in Bookland: Stealing Home - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Teen Study Room
Come join this exciting book club for young readers, where we will meet to discuss the selected book and participate in journaling, crafting, or games. This month we are discussing the 2026 RTDB middle-grade book selection Stealing Home by J. Torres.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Propagating Succulent Cuttings - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Master Gardener Yvonne Savio provides step by step instructions for growing new succulents from cuttings during any time of year. Participants are encouraged to bring cuttings to share. For adults.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Happy Early Earth Day! Practice reducing, reusing, and recycling by learning how to make your own upcycled tin can planter and plant hanger. All materials provided. For Adults.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board! You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services.
Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Cherry Blossom Festivals - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Discover and learn about the Japanese tradition of Sakura Matsuri - the cherry blossom festival and make your own cherry blossoms. For teens, age 12 - 18.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You can even earn community service hours while you have fun. New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! For ages 12 - 18.
Bee Hotels - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the best pollinators in our ecosystem, mason bees! And they are less likely to sting you. Become a friend to these solitary bees and build them a place to live in your garden. For ages 4 – 12
Community Puzzle Exchange - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of puzzle swapping, snacking, and socializing. For all ages.
Beginning Weaving for Teens - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lancaster Library
Teens, join us and learn the valuable skill of weaving! Weaving is a craft with endless practical and beautiful applications from home décor to fashion. Learn basic stitches and techniques you'll need to create woven fabric. For ages 12 - 18.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Art Activity for Adults with Developmental Differences
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn different art techniques using different mediums. Create your own masterpiece to take home. For Adults 18+ with developmental differences and their caregivers.
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Minfulness Monday - Zen Doodle - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Mindfulness is a great way to relax, focus, and discover the joy of being in the moment. Learn how to unwind and discover the art of creating expressive Zen Doodle with repeating patterns and vibrant colors. For adults.
Comic Art Workshop with Artist David G. Brown - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Teens join us as we welcome award-winning artist David G. Brown for his "Tales from the Kids" comic art workshop. Mr. Brown will demonstrate drawing techniques used in comic book art, storyboards, and animation. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Drop-In Origami - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Teen Study Room
Come by the library to de-stress and practice origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, then create an origami crane to add to our 1,000 paper crane display. For Ages 13 - 17
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Bob Ross Painting Party - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Using a simple, step by step teaching method, a Certified Bob Ross Instructor, takes you from a blank canvas to a completed masterpiece in one class. For adults
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Rainbow Parenting & Family Program : Decorate a Rainbow - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
A rainbow is a special symbol that can stand for kindness, friendship, and accepting everyone. Join us and help your child decorate their own wooden rainbow, then talk about what it means to them! For kids ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Afternoon Crochet - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting?  We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome.  We will provide the materials but you are welcome to bring your own. For families ages 8 and up.
Art Explorers: Emily Kame Kngwarreye - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South El Monte Library
Let's learn about the amazing Aboriginal artist, Emily Kame Kngwarreye! We will explore the history of her life and work and make our own batik-style creation. For ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver. 
Celebrate Día: Water Marbling Bookmark - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día! We'll welcome artist Stacy Wong and learn the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to make a bookmark. For ages 6-12.
Teen Tuesday - In Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library
Join us for a different activity that will reinforce essential soft skills such as creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and time management. All supplies will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. For ages 12 - 18.
Teen Advisory Board with Fabric Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome—bring a friend! After, make your own self-guided piece of fabric art to take home. For ages 12 - 18.
DIY Needlepoint Bookmarks - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Get creative and learn the basics of needlepoint by crafting your own bookmark. All supplies will be provided. While supplies last. For teens, ages 13 – 17
The Power of Visual Storytelling - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrating Pets - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Florence Library
It's time to honor the furry, scaly or slimy friends in our lives! See what the library has to offer to learn about and take care of pets, followed by some fun activities. For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Paint Chip Poetry - In-Person Progam
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library - Meeting Room
Let's celebrate National Poetry Month! Teens will use color palettes and visual prompts to craft original poems that explore word choice, mood, and imagery--blending art and writing into one expressive masterpiece. For ages 12 -18
One Book, One Coast - The Power of Visual Storytelling
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 – 18.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17
Anime Your Way - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Puente Library - Meeting Room
Do you like anime and manga? So do we! Join us at the library and create your own character. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Listening is an Art: Audiobook Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Join us in the meeting room for our Audiobook Club, Listening is an Art! We'll be listening to the fourth hour of the cozy Sci-Fi novel, "A Psalm for the Wild Built" by Becky Chambers while we work on an art project. For adults.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Japanese Bookbinding  - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Discover the timeless art of Japanese bookbinding! Join us and explore the beauty of washi paper, thread, and centuries-old binding methods. For adults 
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Celebrate Día: Make Poppy Art - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Needle Arts Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.
Fun with Fungi - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Temple City Library - Meeting Room
 Join us as we explore the world of mushrooms and fungi. We will learn about the lifecycle of mushrooms, which species are poisonous and edible, make egg carton fungi, and much more! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Horsing Around - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manhattan Beach Library
Let's learn about our favorite equine "neigh"-bor, the horse! We will make an agamograph or horses and play some trivia to see who knows the most about these noble steeds. For children ages 6 - 12, with a parent or caregiver.
Bilingual Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a bilingual storytime and learn Spanish words with stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by a fun art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Día: Make a Piñata - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) – also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world by sharing fun stories, enjoying books, and creating paper bag piñatas.
Celebrate Día! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Learn about Día also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros, a celebration that honors children, families, and the joy of reading. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros: DIY Zines - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Learn how to cut and fold your own personal zine - or perzine - for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros! Use your zine to design your own comic, write a story, or document the things you love! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
The Power of Visual Storytelling - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Upcycle Magazine Flowers - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by upcycling magazines to create colorful paper flowers to decorate your space. Check out library books for more upcycling ideas. All supplies will be provided. For teens ages 13 - 17
All About Dav Pilkey! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate the author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series by creating a superhero as unique as you! Learn about the life of Dav Pilkey and then design your own super hero mask and side kick! For kids ages 6 – 12.
Decorative Garden Pots for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day early! Craft your own garden pot designs, learn about plant care, and enhance your green thumb abilities! Participants will receive and exchange seeds for a container plant or herb! For Adults. 
Scrapbooking Workshop - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Scrapbooking is a great way to memorialize your life story or pay tribute to your favorite fandom! Whatever your inspiration, we’ve got the supplies and knowhow to get you started with this hobby. While supplies last. For Adults.
DIY Book Bricks - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us to paint your very own Book Brick.  Bring your favorite book as inspiration or borrow one from the library! For Adults.
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Arab American Heritage Month: Planting Seeds
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
Discover the rich tradition of gardening in Arab American culture and how plants and herbs connect generations through food and community. Then paint your own planter and learn to plant a seed to grow at home. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Park Tales: Hop into Reading - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Malibu Bluffs Park
Preschool storytime at Bluffs Park. For ages 2 - 5.
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Library for All - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Earth day is celebrated in the month of April, so this month, we will do a fun activity to celebrate our wonderful planet and learn how to take care of our environment! For adults with disabilities and their caregiver
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a morning of open-ended spring themed art and crafting. We will provide art and crafting materials, you bring your imagination. For ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. 
Fiber Arts Meetup - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Come and get crafty with us! Whether your jam is crochet, knitting, embroidery, or another fiber art, bring your current project and work with other fiber artists. All skill levels are welcome! For Adults.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For teens age 13 – 17.
Sowing Seeds with The Plant Plug
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Where does the food we eat come from? Learn about the history of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and the role the environment plays in what we eat. Then create your beginner garden to take home. All materials will be provided.13-18
Earth Day Bee Hotels - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
It's Earth Month! Celebrate with us by making your own bee hotel for your garden. Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Beginner's Crochet Series: Create a Coaster - In-person
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own textured crochet coaster incorporating all the basic stitches you've learned! All materials will be provided. 18+
Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Demonstration with Andy Matsuda - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Teens join us as we welcome chef Andy Matsuda for an exciting and informative sushi and Japanese cooking demonstration. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Build, Stack, & Play - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for big fun and little builds! Kids can stack, connect, and create using colorful blocks, magnetic tiles, and other hands-on building toys. For ages 1 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Clay Rose Sculpture for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate spring and appreciate our most beloved flower, the rose. Join us as artist Claudia Hindu walks us through sculpting your very own clay rose to paint and take home! For ages 13 – 17. 
Garden to Go! - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
To celebrate Earth Day and National Garden Month, learn how pollinators help our planet and then plant seeds in upcycled pots to start your own pollinator's garden to take home! For ages 5 -12 with adult caregiver. 
Keep Calm and Color On - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a session of coloring for adults. Coloring can be a relaxing and therapeutic way to de-stress while being creative. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring book or pages. For adults 18+.
Art for Adults: Paint Night - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with watercolor paints! All materials provided. For adults.
Paper Craft Workshop for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Terrace Library - Meeting Room
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.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Baby & Toddler Clay Art with Claudia Hindu - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Chet Holifield Library
Explore with clay as you and your child create a handprint together. Create a treasured keepsake of your child's hand as you bond with them and enjoy art time together. For ages 0 - 5 and caregivers.
Fiber Arts Friday - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rowland Heights Library
Do you crochet, knit, or embroider?  Would you like to explore other fiber arts crafting or need to finish up that project you're working on? Come in and share the space with other fiber arts enthusiasts. 
Knot your Average Crochet Club
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Leland R. Weaver Library - Meeting Room
Come hang out, make friends, & create something amazing with just yarn and a crochet hook. For teens.
STEAM Storytime: The Art of Mary Blair
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Learn about famous American artist, animator, and designer, Mary Blair. We will learn about Blair's life and create our own castle using her designs for inspiration. For ages 5 - 12.
It's Pink Tree Season! - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
March and April are known as "pink tree season," the time of year when cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, and other trees bloom! Explore the importance of this magical season and create a pink tree art! For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Paint and Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Come join us for sensory painting, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through painting and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 2 - 4 and caregivers.
Fiber Arts Club - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Crochet, embroidery or knitting, our Fiber Arts Club is just the place for you! Please bring your own supplies and materials. For adults.
Rain Gauge - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Puente Library - Meeting Room
Want to measure rain in a fun way? Come visit the La Puente Library to make a rain gauge! For children ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
DIY: Garden Book Brick - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawndale Library
Make your garden path literary with DIY book brick decor. For adults.
Celebrate Arts Month - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Montebello Library
Celebrate Arts Month by creating your own art piece during our drop-in program. Participants can learn about different types of art and create a painting, drawing, poem, or sculpture, which will be display in the library. For ages 3 - 17
Bobblehead Painting for Teens - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paramount Library - Meeting Room
This Adult 101 program will focus on building confidence and learning about how positive affirmations can be used to cultivate self-esteem. Make and take home a personalized bobblehead to remind yourself why you're awesome! For teens ages 13 – 17.
Grow Your Own Microgreens - In-Person
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Discover how easy it is to grow microgreens. Learn about their health benefits, decorate your own pot, and plant seeds to take home.* For Ages 13 - 17
Ink and Imagination Book Club - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Join our graphic novel book club! Where we'll read, chat, play, and create – all inspired by our monthly pick. This month, we're reading "Spider-Man Kizuna" by Setta Kobayashi. For ages 8 – 12
Stevenson Ranch Puzzle Lounge - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Visit the Stevenson Ranch Puzzle Lounge to boost your brain while having fun! Enjoy jigsaw puzzles that enhance focus, memory, and problem-solving. Bring your own or use one of ours! Drop in and piece together! For Adults.
Art for Adults: Poetry Art - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
In this session we will create fill-in-the-blank and found poems, then use mixed media art techniques to add artistic expression to your words. For adults.
Beginning Weaving for Teens - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lancaster Library
Teens, join us and learn the valuable skill of weaving! Weaving is a craft with endless practical and beautiful applications from home décor to fashion. Learn basic stitches and techniques you'll need to create woven fabric. For ages 12 - 18.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
National Library Week Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Week and decorate your own tote bag to keep and show off your LA County Library pride! All materials provided. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Creatability Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun session of art, crafts, or games geared toward adults with developmental differences and their caretakers. All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary. For adults.
Make a Puppet - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Join us for an afternoon art activity and create a puppet. Stretch your imagination and narrative skills and design a puppet to bring your story to life! For ages 5 - 12.
Teen Art Afternoon - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting with acrylics. We will be decorating aprons and learning about the qualities of different painting media. For teens, ages 12 - 17.
Afternoon Crochet - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting?  We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome.  We will provide the materials but you are welcome to bring your own. For families ages 8 and up.
Creativity Hour: Sunset Landscape Painting - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Leland R. Weaver Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of art. This month we'll create a landscape portrait  step-by-step using acrylic paints. For ages 5 - 12 with an adult.
Teen Tuesday - In Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library
Join us for a different activity that will reinforce essential soft skills such as creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and time management. All supplies will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. For ages 12 - 18.
Earth Day Totes - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about sustainability! Afterwards, decorate your own reusable tote bag. Use it at the grocery store, beach, school - the possibilities are endless! For teens, ages 13 - 17.
Earth Smart Art Studio - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Let’s turn trash into treasure! In this hands-on program, kids will explore what conservation means and talk about simple ways we can take care of our Earth. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Adult 101: Time Management - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Are you busy, stressed, and having a hard time keeping up with everything? Teens, stop by the library to learn time management tips and tools to help you prioritize, organize, and stay on top of things. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Adult 101: Start Saving Your Money - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
La Mirada Library - Meeting Room
Start saving now for the future you want. Learn how to save for future expenses and paint your own ceramic piggy bank to put the money you save in.  For teens ages 13 - 17.
Relax & Color - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library - Study Room
Join us for a session of coloring for adults. Coloring can be a relaxing and therapeutic way to de-stress while being creative. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring book or pages. For adults.
Springtime Butterflies - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Westlake Village Library
Join us as we learn about butterfly migrations and use watercolors to paint our own! For ages 5 - 12.
Build a Bloom - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day early and join us as we build a floral arrangement out of plastic blocks that won't wilt. Ages 18+
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Agoura Hills Library
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 12 - 18.
Yarnival: Fiber Arts Meet Up - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawndale Library
Are you looking for a place to work on your fiber art projects with a fun and supportive group of people? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club. For ages 18+.
Yarn Heads: Fiber Arts Club 
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
Have you been looking for a fun group to work on your fiber arts projects with? Join Yarn Heads, our monthly Fiber Arts Club, to work on your crochet, knitting or embroidery projects. Participants will need to bring their own materials. For adults.
Crochet Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Do you want to learn how to crochet, or are you an expert, or somewhere in between? Join us while we work on learning new stitches, new patterns, or old projects. All levels of experience welcome. For adults.  
Faux Succulent Terrarium - In Person program
Tue, Apr 14, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us for Earth Day! Come to create a eco-friendly, no maintenance artificial succulent. Combine faux succulents with materials for a realistic, sustainable decoration. For adults.
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project - Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Diamond Bar Library
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. Pick up a folding kit at any service desk starting March 16! For all ages
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
This is Our Earth: Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lomita Library
Happy Earth Day! Join us for this mindful craft where we will color an Earth on coffee filters and use water droppers to blend the colors by using fine motor skills and color theory. For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Mini Skate Park for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Use engineering and physics to design and build a skate park for your fingerboard using everyday objects. For grades 6 - 12.
Anime Your Way - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebration of National Anime Day and enjoy this step-by-step anime drawing program that teaches how to design an anime character with artist Carlos Nieto III. For ages 7 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Book Lotería - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawndale Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the history of Lotería and play a library-themed version featuring beloved children's books. We will practice counting, pattern recognition, and connect with our community through stories and friendly competition. For ages 5 - 12.
Earth Day: Build a  Bird House - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by building a sustainable birdhouse and learning how protecting local birds helps our planet. Enjoy a hands-on activity and explore book displays of recycled art projects to try at home. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver. 
Create your Seven Hitch Knot Bracelet 
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Participants will learn about the cultural significance of traditional Armenian protection bracelets for Armenian Heritage Month. For ages 12 - 17.
Adult 101: Building Self-Esteem for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Feeling a little down? Join us for a workshop on the power of positive affirmations and how to cultivate positive self-esteem. You will also create a mini bobble head in your likeness! For teens ages 12 - 18.
Toddler Create and Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. For children ages 2 - 5 with caregiver.
Mini Book Shelf & More - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
In anticipation of National Library Week, adults can make their very own mini bookshelf using popsicle sticks. Join us as we celebrate the love of reading, share your favorite books, and make this mini bookcase to take home! For Adults.
Celebrate Día! - In-Person
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alondra Library
Let's celebrate Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) also known as Día, with a fun storytime and art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Knit, Crochet, and Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening of crafting for adults where you can learn knitting and crochet basics! Experienced crafters are invited to check out books and magazines for new projects and to exchange ideas with fellow knitters and crocheters. For adults.
Painting for Littles - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiseburn Library
Art helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine motor skills, and boost imagination and creativity. Come paint with us! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregiver. Registration is required only for participating children.
Teen Art Cafe - In-person program
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
Join us every third Thursday for a new art activity. Whether you want to learn a new art, or bring your current project to work on, everyone will find something to enjoy. Fun with felt, fuse bead art, and more! For ages 13 – 17.
Artsy Kids: Expressive Painting - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Explore the connection between color and emotion in this expressive painting workshop, where students will learn about color psychology and its impact on feelings. For ages 5 - 12 years with parent or guardian.
The Power of Visual Storytelling - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Duarte Library - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 - 18.
One Book, One Coast - The Power of Visual Storytelling
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Duarte Library
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 – 18.
MākMō: Big Blue Blocks - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
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.
Earth Day Rock Painting - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
It's Earth Month! Celebrate with us by painting your own rock and learning why rocks and minerals are fundamental to earth's structure and how they are building blocks of our planet. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Teen Study Hall
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join our teen Study Hall—a quiet space to catch up on homework, read, or relax. For ages 13 - 17.
Beginner's Crochet Series: Create a Coaster - In-person
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Come learn how during our beginner's crochet series. Learn the basics & create your own textured crochet coaster incorporating all the basic stitches you've learned! All materials will be provided. 18+
Arab American Heritage Month: Etel Adnan - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with a fun and creative art experience inspired by the amazing Lebanese artist Etel Adnan! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Gift Making Workshop - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the joy of gift giving! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or beginner, this hands-on workshop will help spark creativity and yield the perfect gift for someone’s special day, or any day at all! For ages 13 – 17.
Teen Designer Toy Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Hollywood Library - Teen Study Room
Have you ever been curious about the world of designer toys? This is a great way to learn the trade where we’ll brainstorm our own toy design, sculpt it, and then have it 3D printed for your collection.For teens, ages 13 - 17.
Artist's Playground - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Walnut Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a morning of open-ended art and crafting. We will provide the materials, you bring your imagination!  For ages 2 - 5 with their parent and caregiver.
Celebrate Día - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bell Express Library
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of childhood and literacy. Join us as we celebrate with stories, music, and a hands-on art activity! For ages 2–5 and their caregivers.
Peaceful Painting in Western Malibu - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Malibu Equestrian Park
Join us at Malibu Equestrian Park for an afternoon of relaxing open-air painting. Follow instructions to create your own masterpiece. All materials provided. Beginners welcome! We will meet at the picnic tables next to the arena. For adults.
STEM DIY: T-shirt Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Puente Library
Do you have a lot of old T-shirts at home? Bring them to the library! You will be learning about fast fashion waste, the power of reducing, reusing, and recycling and learning to turn something old into something fun! For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Día: Make a Puppet - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rowland Heights Library - Meeting Room
Learn about Día, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros, a celebration that honors children, families, and the joy of reading. Afterwards, design a puppet to bring your story to life! For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver. 
Gift Making Workshop - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn the joy of gift giving! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or beginner, this hands-on workshop will help spark creativity and yield the perfect gift for someone’s special day, or any day at all! For ages 13 – 17.
Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Decorate a Rainbow - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hermosa Beach Library
Join us and help your child decorate their own rainbow, then talk about what it means to them! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Harry Potter Book Club (for Tweens) - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lancaster Library
Welcome to the Harry Potter Book Club! For our very last session, we will be discussing 'The Cursed Child'. Fun activities await! For ages 10 - 14/
Smart Start Arts and Crafts
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Graham Library
Children will decorate a suncatcher to give to someone special while developing important social skills and motor skills at the library! For ages 0 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Upcycle for Earth Day - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Did you know there’s a difference between upcycle, downcycle, and recycle? Join us for a fun Earth Day celebration and create your own upcycled art piece! For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Earth Day and National Garden Month - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and National Garden Month by learning about the importance native plants to the environment. You will be able to plant your own seeds and watch your wildflower garden grow.   For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Slime Time!  - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on activity where you will learn with science and make your own slime. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Glass Fused Suncatchers with Firework Studio
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room
Teens will learn about the history and process of glass working and create their own beautiful and unique pieces of art to keep! Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required.
Rainbow Parenting & Family Programs: Decorate a Rainbow - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room
Join us and help your child decorate their own rainbow, then talk about what it means to them! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leland R. Weaver Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Día de los niños/ Día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) with The Blue Submarine! Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. For ages 4-12 with an adult.
Painted Book Edges - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing art activity and paint the edges of a book with your own design. You may bring your own book to paint, but this is not required. Supplies will be provided, one book per individual. For adults.
Neurographic Art For Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library
Did you know April is Stress Awareness Month? Join us as we create neurographic art, a mindful, meditative art practice that blends art and psychology to reduce stress and manage emotions. For ages 18 and over.
Art Activity for Adults with Developmental Differences
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Join us and learn different art techniques using different mediums. Create your own masterpiece to take home.  All materials will be provided. For Adults 18+ with developmental differences and their caregivers.
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Art Afternoon: Earth Day Reusable Bags - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Do you want to help save the Earth? Trying to cut down on single use plastics? Join us as we learn about sustainability and reusable materials. We will then personalize and decorate our own reusable grocery bags. Ages 5 - 12
Chenille Stem Flowers  - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Artificial flowers were a popular way to make living quarters more hospitable in Japanese American internment camps. For Ages13 – 17
Brick Builders Club - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of creative construction! You can build anything you dream up or take on a fun building challenge with your fellow builders. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Embroidery Notebook - In-Person Program
Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Los Nietos Library - Meeting Room
Create your own embroidered notebook! Use your creativity to design and embroider a notebook cover. You can use your one of a kind masterpiece to journal or keep track of the books you’ve checked out from the library. For adults.
Afternoon Crochet - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Artesia Library - Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning about the art of crocheting?  We will start with the basics but all levels of skill are welcome.  We will provide the materials but you are welcome to bring your own. For families ages 8 and up.
Celebrate Dia: Decorate Your Own Canvas Apron - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us in recognition of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) also known as Día – as we celebrate children and families around the world. Then decorate an apron.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Book Adventures: Wonder Walkers
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by joining us in the read-aloud of "Wonder Walkers" by Micha Archer! Come be inspired with curiosity about Earth and all its marvels with this book! We'll read the book, discuss it, and then use upcycled materials to create art!
Earth Day Flower Pots - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Come celebrate Earth Day by painting a flower pot. Join us to learn about growing and maintaining your own garden. We’ll provide the pots, an assortment of seeds, and soil so you can take your plants home and watch them grow! For teens, ages 13 - 17.
Gardening For Teens with The Plant Plug - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Where does the food we eat come from? Learn about the history of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and the role the environment plays in what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home. All materials provided. Ages 12-18.
Stained Glass Suncatchers - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about light refraction and color theory! Then design your own stained glass windchime suncatcher. For teens ages 13 – 17.
STEAM Storytime: The Art of Mary Blair
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angelo M. Iacoboni Library - Meeting Room
Learn about famous American artist, animator, and designer, Mary Blair. We will learn about Blair's life and create our own castle using her designs for inspiration. For ages 5 - 12.
Beaded Wall Art For Adults - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Create beautiful personalized artwork with your favorite book or song quote with beads and an embroidery hoop to display in your home. Make sure to bring your favorite short quote to the program. For ages 18+.
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Spring Paper Bag Flower Wreaths - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Spring is here! Paper bags are versatile and can be turned into beautiful flowers to be put on a wreath for your home. All materials will be supplied. For adults ages 18 and up.  
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Needle Arts Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Gardena Mayme Dear Library - Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.
Block Printing for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the art of printmaking! Carve your own printing block and make a print of your own design.  For ages 11 - 17.
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Environmental Literacy: Nocturnal Animals
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rivera Library
We're building environmental literacy for Earth Day and learning about the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Come learn about nocturnal animals and build your own mini-habitat for either a fox, pangolin or sugar glider. For ages 5-12.
Family Storytime: Earth Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables then create a fun art project. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Earth Day Water Facts/Watercolor - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Join us to learn about the importance of water (aka H20) as we celebrate Earth Day. Did you know that you are made up of 70% water? Come and learn more amazing facts then create your own watercolor art. All materials provided. For ages 12 - 18.
After School Kids Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carson Library
Join us for educational after school activities, involving art, science, technology, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
The Power of Visual Storytelling - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate National Library Week: Planting Joy - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come to the library to paint a small flower pot inspired by what brings you joy, then plant some flower and vegetable seeds and watch them grow. For ages 6 - 12.
Decorate Your Own LA County Library Water Bottle
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and become a conservation superstar by learning about what you can do to prevent marine plastic pollution. Decorate a reusable water bottle and show your Earth Day pride. While supplies last. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Día Celebration! - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Let's celebrate Día del los Niños/Día de los Libros! Learn more about this day and create "milagritos". For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Día de los Niños: Amate Bark Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
George Nye, Jr. Library
Margo Gravelle will introduce participants to Amate painting, a traditional pre-hispanic Mexican art form done on bark paper. Create your own Amate painting to take home! For ages 5 - 12.
Earth Day Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room
To honor Earth Day, we're offering a variety of art activities. Paint a min planter, decorate a reusable tote bag, and even pick up some free soil to take home. For Adults.
Paint Night for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sorensen Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and learn simple techniques and composition. For adults.
Paint Night: Vase of Roses - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lennox Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly painting session where you’ll learn simple techniques to create a lovely vase of roses. No experience needed and all supplies are provided. For adults.
Fiber Arts for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wiseburn Library
Learn the basics of crochet or bring your own fiber arts projects to work on in the group. Registration required. For ages 18+.
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