Classes & Workshops in Furnace Creek, CA

Inclusive Art for Adults

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library · Costa Mesa, CA

Join us for a fun hour of art and simple crafts for adults with varying abilities. Each week we will have coloring pages and art activities for different skills. This program is great for adults...

Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

Do you like whodunits, creepy psychological thrillers, or even cozy detective tales? Join your fellow mystery fans in our Mystery & Thriller book discussion group! This month's selection is The Art Thief , by Michael Finkel

VAPA Students Show 2026

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The Cypress College Art Gallery showcases student work from all Visual and Performing Arts disciplines. This free event takes place in the Cypress College Art Gallery. Opening night is May 7.

Hanging Origami Cranes @ Harte

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=1595+W+Willow+St%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90810" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 90810</a> · Long Beach, CA

Origami cranes have a powerful significance in Japanese culture. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, or “senbazuru,” is thought to grant the origami folder a wish, such as a long life or recovery from illness. Learn how to start folding origami cranes at Harte and create your...

Brush Painting Workshop

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:15 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA

Explore different brush painting techniques during these workshops. Due to its popularity, instructor Robyn Butcher-Whitla, an artist, illustrator, teacher, tutor and life coach, is conducting an additional brush painting workshop each month. Expand your crafting skills in this special workshop....

I Am... Vision Board Craft

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Washington Irving Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Children will be able to create their own affirmation board or paper person, using their own creativity and fostering positive self- image through art, with "I am" affirmations.

Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Adult Fiber Arts Group

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Westminster Library · Westminster, CA · Ages 18+

Do you knit or crochet? Join us for a drop-in fiber arts session. Bring your own projects. This group is open to all levels. Some supplies provided; cross stitch, needlepoint, hand sewing, embroidery,...

Senior Nutrition Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Stanton Branch Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 55+

Looking for a fun way to connect with others and get a little creative? Join us for a quick and easy craft session designed just for seniors! We'll make a simple, fun craft while we wait for lunch to...

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

Object Drawing: An Interest Group for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Anaheim Central Library · Anaheim, CA

Step into a new creative space for artists of all levels to perfect their craft of drawing and hone in on their sketching skills. Please be informed that this is not an instructed art class; it’s s...

Sewing Basics

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Central Library · Los Angeles, CA

In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,...

Velvet Art Posters

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Santa Ana, CA · Santa Ana, CA

Book Club @ Michelle Obama

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=5870+Atlantic+Ave%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90805" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 90805</a> · Long Beach, CA

Join us for a monthly book club discussion at the library! We will explore different book titles and genres recommended by the readers. to get more information about the book of the month, please visit the library.

Thready, Steady, Sew!

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Foothill Ranch Library · Lake Forest, CA · Ages 13–17

This workshop is an open lab where you can bring any sewing project you're working on, get help, and find inspiration through books! Ten sewing machines are available. Registration required. Please...

Live Model Drawing

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · The San Diego Museum of Art · 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, San Diego, CA · Ages 18+

Monthly, Third Tuesdays 1:00–3:00 p.m. Museum Art Studio Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials...

Romance Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Ponderosa Joint-Use Library · Anaheim, CA

Join us for cafecito and snacks as we discuss this month’s romance book pick, My Vampire Plus One by Jenna Levine. This is a hybrid Zoom and in-person event. To register and receive the Zoom link,...

Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

Every third Tuesday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention! We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and all reasonably compatible...

Better Read than Dead: Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

Do you like whodunits, creepy psychological thrillers, or even cozy detective tales? Join your fellow mystery fans in our Mystery & Thriller book discussion group! This month's selection is

Puppet Art Theater Company - Jack and the Beanstalk

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Danville Library · 400 Front Street, Danville, CA

Jack and his cow are separated when Jack is tricked into trading her for a handful of "magic" beans. Jack climbs the enormous beanstalk that grows from the beans and the adventure begins! Will Jack defeat the Giant? Will he take home the golden egg laying chicken? Join us and find out! Generously...

"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs – a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility....

Japanese American Bird Pins

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Wiseburn Library · 5335 West 135th Street, Hawthorne, CA

Create a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. Registration required. For adults.

Arts & Crafts for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Cypress Branch Library · Cypress, CA

Decorate rocks with pretty patterned papers! This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally by the Orange County Office on Aging.

Naughty Novel Society Romance eBook Club: Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Lawndale Library · 14615 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA

Explore the Romance genre and learn about all the digital resources the library has to offer with this unique book club. We will be primarily utilizing the free digital resources Libby and Hoopla with limited hard copies available. For adults.

San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.

Book Club: Ulloa Reading Corner

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · SFPL West Portal Branch Library · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Third Tuesday Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Vista Library · 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA

Third Tuesday Book Club meets every month on the...you guessed it, third Tuesday of the month! Meet up is at 1pm in Study Room B.

Adult Nature Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · El Toro Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 18+

Create a beautiful and sustainable craft inspired by the natural world. May highlight: wildflower seed bombs All supplies are provided by the library. This program is for adults only (16+). No...

Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Makerspace · San Mateo, CA

Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....

Book Club: Mother Mary Comes to Me

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Montebello Library · 1550 West Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, CA

Join us for a discussion of Mother Mary Comes to Me, by Arundhati Roy. There are copies available at the Circulation Desk upon request. For Adults

Adult Crochet Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced. Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach others to crochet!

AAPI/Jewish American Heritage Month Crafts

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Memorial Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate AAPI and Jewish American Heritage Month with a joint crafts program. We will be folding paper origami cranes and making Star of David tissue...

Book Club: Crying in H Mart

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Pico Rivera Library · 9001 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA

For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month, the Pico Rivera Library Book Club will be discussing Michelle Zauner's memoir, Crying in H Mart. For adults.

Adult Beginning Sewing

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Anaheim Central Library · Anaheim, CA · Ages 18+

Learn to sew at the Anaheim Public Library! Join us for an introduction to sewing machines and basic sewing. You will learn by completing a simple sewing project. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA...

Book Club: Marina Bookworms

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · SFPL Marina Branch Library · 1890 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Teen Service Hour

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · El Toro Library · Lake Forest, CA · Ages 10–17

Need an hour of community service for school credit? Drop by the El Toro Library and help with some light cleaning or craft prep! Upcoming dates and times: Tuesdays, May 5 and 19 5pm-6pm ...

After School Craft

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA · Ages 5+

Make it, take it, love it! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting where imagination takes center stage. A different craft every week! Recommended for ages 5+

Rainbow Reads Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · John F. Kennedy Library · 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo, CA 94590, Fairfield, CA · Ages 10–17

February 17: Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg April 21: Wynd by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas June 16: The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson Contact: Starry (Teen Librarian) sneigenman@solanocounty.gov

Teen Tuesdays: Jellyfish Origami

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Canyon Hills Library · Anaheim, CA · Ages 11–18

Join us for a teen craft event! This month, we will learn how to create a jellyfish using origami in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Materials will be provided...

Gaman Art Watercolor Postcard

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Leland R. Weaver Library · 4035 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate, CA

Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata who was an inmate at a Japanese incarceration camp and taught classes in drawing and painting portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration. For adults.

Stinson Beach Book Club: 'Is A River Alive' by Robert Macfarlane

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Stinson Beach Library · San Rafael, CA

Please join the Stinson Beach Book Club as we discuss: Is A River Alive by Robert Macfarlane. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Drop-In Knitting & Sewing

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Join an enthusiastic group of crafters on Tuesday evenings in the makerspace. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand for assistance with our sewing machines. Bring your own projects and supplies. No registration required.

Fairfield Cordelia Evening Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Fairfield Cordelia Library · 5050 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534, Fairfield, CA

Join us every month at our Tuesday Evening Book Club where we discuss a preselected title and share book recommendations! January The Measure by Nikki Erlick February How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair March Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman April Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca..

Get Stitched

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Aliso Viejo Library · Orange County, CA

Join us for our weekly fiber arts meetup! Bring a project or come learn a new craft. No crafting experience necessary. Limited supplies available for new learners. Program for tweens, teens, and...

Japanese American Watercolor Landscapes

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Hawthorne Library · 12700 Grevillea Avenue, Hawthorne, CA

Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata, who taught various classes in drawing and painting at a Japanese incarceration camp. Limited to 20 participants. For adults 18+.

Adult Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Euclid Library · Anaheim, CA · Ages 18+

Join us this month for a lively discussion of "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro. For more information on programs, services, or to register, please email: euclidprograms@anaheim.net or call (714)...

How to Win a Slime War with Author Mae Respicio

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Castro Valley Library — Chabot Canyon · Fremont, CA

Author presentation with Mae Respicio Make your own slime to take home Drawing for copies of How to Win a Slime War Author signing Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We...