STEAM Events

A man is holding a reptile, a child is staring at it, and a child is touching it.
July 7, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Get ready for some reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods! The Reptile Family is here to share some educational information about these scaly...


We Go Bringing NASA science home together - Astro Camp Badge
Mondays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in July
Join us this summer at the Library for Astro Camp, a 10-part series of fun activities. Kids will learn and experience science, technology,...


shark origami book mark
July 7, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for shark themed crafts and games in celebration of Shark Week! Open to all ages.


Science in the library
July 7, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Kids ages 3-11, drop in for some fun do-it-yourself science activities on Monday afternoons in July!


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 8, 2025 10:30 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


A child's hands holding lego bricks.
July 8, 2025 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Bring your imagination and skill. Have fun and leave your creation here at the library for display. For all ages and the entire family.


We Go Bringing NASA science home together - Astro Camp Badge
Mondays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in July
Join us this summer at the Library for Astro Camp, a 10-part series of fun activities. Kids will learn and experience science, technology,...


hand-holding-lego-bricks
First and Third Tuesdays at 3pm (Check Calendar for Exceptions)
Build whatever you can imagine with building bricks! 


Hands holding Lego bricks
Second Tuesday of the Month, 4 - 5:15 p.m.
Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles....


Illustration of Los Angeles landmarks, park space and animals with reading books. Artwork by Alexander Vidal
July 8, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for an hour of building fun. This month, we will be working with balls and ramps. Recommended for ages 6 to 8.


illustration of animals reading with Central Library in the backdrop
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. except Tuesday, July 29
Celebrate summer reading at the library! We have lots of fun programs for children every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (except July 23). All events...


Toddler sits under a colorful parachute in a play space with colorful mats covering the floor.
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 9, 2025 10:30 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


LEGOS
July 9, 2025 10:30 AM
Use your imagination to create new creations using building blocks. There will be small pieces. Must leave all pieces and creations at the...


An illustration of woodland animals reading by a lake with Central Library in the background
July 9, 2025 2:50 PM
Let's flip, barrel roll and test the mechanics of flight. Learn about drones and then test your flight skills as you try to navigate...


Man with large reptile
July 9, 2025 3:00 PM
Enjoy a one hour hands-on entertaining and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken...


two hands holding colorful interlocking building blocks
July 9, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join other families for creative playtime at the library. We have soft blocks for little ones and LEGO® style bricks for older kids....


A group of older elementary school kids happily standing in front of a stationed yellow bus.
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
We are excited to introduce a Children's Summer Math Club. Led by our inspiring Homework Helper, Miss Donna, the Summer Math Club will...


button-maker-craft
July 9, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Teens, bring a friend and make your personalized buttons. Wear your heart on your sleeve and show the world what you love. Please bring...


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 10, 2025 12:00 PM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


kids using artbots
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Each week we will explore science in a different way.


Seeds and leaves in planters.
Thursdays at 3pm Through May 15 (Resumes in July)
Join our master gardener, Ms. Bobi, to learn the basics of gardening with fun activities at each session!


Adult holding a hula hoop, making bubbles, in front of a crowd of children
July 10, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join us for an interactive, educational, and entertaining program about the science of bubbles. Bubblemania crafts soap bubble creations...


Two hands squishing purple and green slime
July 10, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a crafternoon of color changing slime! 


Girl working on a robotic craft.
Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to...


two hands holding purple and green slime
July 10, 2025 4:00 PM
Join us to create your very own slime to take home!


colorfull illustration with the word 'create'
July 10, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Get creative with polystyrene, also known as Shrinky Dinks. Use colored Sharpies to decorate and then we will shrink and create earrings,...


two hands arrange play dough into a rainbow shape
July 10, 2025 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
An hour of free play for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, with play dough modeling, color mixing, crayons, and crafting....


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 11, 2025 10:00 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


cricut craft
July 11, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Explore the Koreatown Media Lab's Cricut cutting machines and the Cricut Design software while building 3D paper projects. All ages, while...


young boy looking at a computer laptop
July 12, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design....


A dark blue background with long stemmed white flowers in front. The flowers emit a glow or radiance, appearing like a transparent view or x-ray.
July 12, 2025 4:00 PM
Create x-ray like photos on fabric, using only the sun! Learn about the science and art of cyanotypes, for ages 11-adult. Bring leaves,...


Bubbles floating in the air
July 14, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join us on the library’s front patio for a morning of fun with bubbles! Experiment with creating bubbles of all sizes and test out the...


We Go Bringing NASA science home together - Astro Camp Badge
Mondays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in July
Join us this summer at the Library for Astro Camp, a 10-part series of fun activities. Kids will learn and experience science, technology,...


Science in the library
July 14, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Kids ages 3-11, drop in for some fun do-it-yourself science activities on Monday afternoons in July!


small oppossum hanging from its tail on a tree branch
July 15, 2025 10:30 AM
This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover...


Birds eye view of various arts and crafts materials on a table with two hands holding scissors.
Every Third Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.
Join us after school for our monthly craft-teen program. Get ready for a blend of fun and creativity as we rotate through various crafting...


We Go Bringing NASA science home together - Astro Camp Badge
Mondays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in July
Join us this summer at the Library for Astro Camp, a 10-part series of fun activities. Kids will learn and experience science, technology,...


Colorful LEGOs
July 15, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Use your imagination to create and test your LEGO® building skills. BuildUp For Kids will provide hundreds of LEGO® bricks to allow...


Rocks with hands
July 15, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
STEM activities for ages 3-8 using rocks. Parents will need to help children with activities.


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