Silver Lake Library- Los Angeles Public Library

Community Zines & Art Lab, which usually takes place on the first Thursday of the month, will *not* meet on Thursday, June 4. Our meeting room will be in use this week for the primary election, but fear not, you can still make a zine!

A take-and-make zine kit will be available at the Silver Lake Branch Monday, June 1 - Saturday, June 6 while supplies last. June's theme is Summer 2026 Bucket List. Stop by the Reference Desk to pick one up and check out some books to help you plan your list while you're here. Come back for July's workshop on Thursday, July 2 at 4pm to share your work and make your next zine. ⚡

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/teen-adult-zines-art-lab

Another excellent event for teens and families happening this week - Beyond the Classroom: Extracurriculars, Internships, and Summer Planning for College Success ✏📓💡📚 this Thursday, May 21 at 4pm!

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/beyond-classroom-extracurriculars-internships-and-summer-planning-college-success-10

SAVE THE DATE 🗓✅ our Teen Council meets this coming Wednesday, May 20 at 4pm! Teen Council is a great way to earn community service hours for school while also connecting with peers and having a say in library programming for teens.

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/teen-council-101

Reminder! Tomorrow, May 13 at 4pm, we are making art inspired by the work of Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.🌼

This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12, but younger artists are welcome to join as well if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the inspiration behind Murakami's "Superflat" aesthetic and the impact of his art in pop culture worldwide then create your own bright and colorful piece inspired by his work. All materials provided.

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/make-takashi-murakami-inspired-art

Our first zine workshop is tomorrow, Thursday, May 7 at 4pm! ✂

Join us to learn how to make a basic 8-page zine and a little bit about the cultural impact of zines throughout history. Not into zines? This time and space is open to work on other art projects and crafts too. You can bring your own or use the materials provided to try new mediums and explore your creativity in a judgment free, calm environment. If you can't make it tomorrow, then mark your calendar for the next one! Community Zines & Art Lab is a monthly event that will meet on the first Thursday of the month (unless announced otherwise). Teens and adults welcome. 🌟

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/teen-adult-zines-art-lab

Good morning songs with Josue Cuentacuentos! Happening now!

Thanks to all who have already RSVPed for our event tomorrow, Stories Beyond the Recipe: Tracing the Armenian Diaspora's Culinary Legacy With Liana Aghajanian. We look forward to welcoming Liana and having you all here for this special program! It's not too late to join us - please email [email protected] to RSVP. Many thanks to Friends of Silver Lake Library for supporting this event!

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/stories-beyond-recipe-tracing-armenian-diasporas-culinary-legacy-liana-aghajanian

Join us this Monday, April 27 at 10:30am in celebrating El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with Imaginations Soar! by storyteller and author Antonio Sacre. Antonio's storytelling weaves Spanish and English in a lively collection of stories. He uses folktales and myths from his Cuban-American upbringing, as well as his many visits to Mexico, to encourage all listeners to find their own cultural stories through the magic of books and the magic of their own unique oral tradition and cultures.

This program is supported by The Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/imaginations-soar-antonio-sacre

Join us for Bilingual Storytime with Josue Cuentacuentos on Monday, May 4 at 10:30am!