LA Made | Los Angeles Public Library Jump to Navigation Jump to Content LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the City. Season 10: June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026 This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Humanities Endowment Fund. Upcoming Events North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library April 23, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: Weaving With Recycled Materials for Earth Day Join us as we weave with recycled materials in celebration of Earth Day. Each guest will create their own reusable cardboard loom, then add... Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library April 23, 2026 4:00 PM Seed to Sprout Join us for a fun, hands-on gardening experience as we plant seeds in small pots and explore the science behind it. Take your pot home and... Pico Union Branch Library April 24, 2026 3:00 PM LA Made Presents: Anyone Can Be an Astronomer Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope... Baldwin Hills Branch Library April 28, 2026 4:00 PM LA Made Presents: Korean Rice Ball Making Class Learn how to make Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap (literally 'fist rice'). These fun and flavorful rice balls are often seasoned and... Benjamin Franklin Branch Library April 30, 2026 4:00 PM LA Made Presents: Make Seed Bombs With Native Flowers Come make Seed Bombs with us! You'll get to create and take home seed pods (also known as seed bombs) made from clay, native seeds, and... Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library May 2, 2026 1:00 PM LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance... Washington Irving Branch Library May 2, 2026 1:30 PM Music of Ancient Mexico (Martin Espino) This unique, interactive program is suitable for all ages and will be presented in both English and Spanish. Martin Espino, a Master... Washington Irving Branch Library May 2, 2026 1:30 PM LA Made Presents: Ancient Homelands - Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting ancient music from the deserts, rainforests... Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library May 2, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into... Cypress Park Branch Library May 2, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: Theremin: Music and Demonstration When Thereminist Ed Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from "out of the air." In this unique music, history, and technology experience... Wilmington Branch Library May 2, 2026 3:00 PM LA Made Presents: History of Mexican Rebozos Explore the History of Rebozos, which looks like a cross between a scarf and a shawl; an important item for women in Mexico and worldwide,... Woodland Hills Branch Library May 2, 2026 3:00 PM LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance... Panorama City Branch Library May 2, 2026 4:00 PM LA Made Presents: Contemporary Japanese Music on the Classical Guitar Misha Kreinbring will present a mix of music by Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli composer), as well as Toru Takemitsu and Akira Myoshi. The... Junipero Serra Branch Library May 4, 2026 4:30 PM LA Made Presents: Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy... John Muir Branch Library May 7, 2026 1:30 PM LA Made Presents: Salsa & Merengue Dance Join Emmy Lam as she teaches the basics of Salsa dance steps. It is a great way to boost your confidence level while having a lot of fun.... Little Tokyo Branch Library May 9, 2026 11:00 AM LA Made Presents: The Manga Connection to Old Japan During this one-hour presentation, Sunny will introduce his characters: Kappa, Lucky Cat, Daruma, and Kokeshi, sharing their origins and... Memorial Branch Library May 9, 2026 11:00 AM LA Made Presents: Yogurt, Butter, and Soft Cheeses Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety... Studio City Branch Library May 9, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Free Staged Readings of Award Winning Plays The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will... Felipe de Neve Branch Library May 11, 2026 4:00 PM LA Made Presents: Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic... Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library May 16, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: Food, Drink, and Manners at Shakespeare's Table Shakespeare and his contemporaries enjoyed a varied diet by contemporary standards, enlivened by spices from Asia, vegetables from the... Lincoln Heights Branch Library May 16, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: Stencil Screen Printing Workshop Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants... Eagle Rock Branch Library May 16, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music... Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library May 16, 2026 3:00 PM LA Made Presents: Kimono Show & Kimono Dressing Dance Kimono... Westwood Branch Library May 16, 2026 3:00 PM LA Made Presents: Bollywood Indian Dancing Monica Sarin will teach step-by-step Bollywood moves to a few dances, including the usage of scarves, belly dancing belts, sticks, and... North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library May 17, 2026 1:30 PM LA Made Presents: 1980s-Style Era Dance Class Join Ashley Maimes as she teaches basic dance steps from the 80s! Be whisked back in time to the 1980s, and come learn an energetic and... Vermont Square Branch Library May 18, 2026 5:00 PM LA Made Presents: Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy... Playa Vista Branch Library May 20, 2026 2:30 PM How to Make Kimbap for Adults Join us for a kimbap making workship for adults. Cahuenga Branch Library May 21, 2026 1:00 PM LA Made Presents: Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy... Angeles Mesa Branch Library May 21, 2026 4:00 PM LA Made Presents: Chinese Paper Fans With Emmy Lam Discover the art of Chinese paper fans in this hands-on class with Emmy Lam. Explore step-by-step methods for designing, folding, and... Chinatown Branch Library May 23, 2026 2:00 PM LA Made Presents: A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music... Van Nuys Branch Library May 27, 2026 12:00 PM LA Made Presents: Mexika - Music and Dance of Ancient Mexico Join Martin Espino to sing in the Native Languages of Mexico, like Maya and Nahuatl, as well as play authentic ancient percussion... Northridge Branch Library May 27, 2026 4:00 PM LA Made Presents: Korean Mini-Kimbaps Making Class Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These... Mar Vista Branch Library May 30, 2026 11:00 AM LA Made Presents: Kombucha and Other Homemade Drinks Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make kombucha and other fermented... Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library May 30, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM LA Made Presents: Music Fanzines Join Daryl Gussin, managing editor of Razorcake, for this fanzine-making workshop. This program will introduce participants to the art... Granada Hills Branch Library May 30, 2026 3:30 PM LA Made Presents: Chinese Calligraphy With Emmy Lam Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. It is especially significant and important during... Mar Vista Branch Library September 14, 2026 6:00 PM Mini Long-stitch Bookmaking Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to hand-bind a long-stitch-style book. You will have the opportunity to choose the... See all LA Made You Tube Channel Kids & Parents Teens How Do I? How do I get a library card? How do I get a Student Success Card? How do I print from my laptop? (wireless printing) How do I reserve a computer? How do I renew my books? How do I update my address/phone/e-mail online? 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