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Family Art Night

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Solana Beach Library · 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA

Families join us for a fun guided paint class. Fun for the whole family. Supplies provided, first come first serve.

Pokémon Art Camp

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15286

Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Wednesday Crochet @ Bach

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=4055+N+Bellflower+Blvd%2C+Long+Beach%2C+CA+90808" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 90808</a> · Long Beach, CA · Ages 18+

Summer is here! Discover crochet, share ideas, make a gift, and meet new people. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and maybe even get hooked on crochet!*Teens and tweens must be accompanied by an adult to...

Early Artist Art Cart

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov PARKING INFORMATION Casa Verdugo is in Downtown Glendale on North Brand Blvd. Library parking is located on W Stocker St, between Brand Blvd. and..

Professional Embroidery Machine Orientation & Training

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Huntington Beach Central Library · Huntington Beach, CA

This hands-on training session introduces participants to professional embroidery equipment, including: • Tajima Industrial Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine • Brother Commercial-Grade Multi-Needle Emb...

Haines Gallery – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:30 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

@ About Event Details About the Artists Gallery Plan Your Visit Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists Presented By Haines Gallery Haines Gallery presents two dynamic exhibitions – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle and Once The Ocean Floor: Photography By John Chiara, Linda...

Story Time (6/18) – Free for Members

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · The Ruth Bancroft Garden · 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, Walnut Creek, CA

Join us for Story Time and crafts in the Nook every Thursdays at 9:30am.

Sewing Machine Basics Jr - Summer Break - Keychain Pouch

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Millbrae Library — Makerspace · San Mateo, CA

Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of sewing? If you're a curious beginner or just looking for a fun new skill, our Sewing Machine Basics Jr is the perfect starting point. This class is specifically designed for kids aged 5-18. We'll teach you the basics, from threading the needle to...

Genre Hopping Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library · Orange County, CA

Join us for our month book club meeting. Each month is a new genre! Refreshments will be provided.

"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 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....

Puppet Art Theater Presents Jack and the Beanstalk

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Vacaville Town Square Library · 1 Town Square Pl, Vacaville, CA 95688, Fairfield, CA

Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans much to his mother’s dismay. In frustration, Jack’s mom tosses the beans out the window where they grow into a huge beanstalk. Up the beanstalk goes Jack and the adventure begins! Will Jack defeat the Giant? Will he take home the golden...

Lisa Solomon - Art Craft Color: Brighten Your Life with Projects in Every Color of the Rainbow

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

Artist Lisa Soloman will discuss her new book, Art Craft Color: Brighten Your Life with Projects in Every Color of the Rainbow. Stay tuned for details

Animated Loops and GIFs

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters · 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit showcasing historic and contemporary works from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection.

Vineland's Evening Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 1:00 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Vineland Branch Library · 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA

Grab a book and meet some new friends! Our monthly evening book club meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss a fiction book. Newcomers welcome! Our upcoming selections are: May: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei (for One Book, One Coast ) June: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar July:...

Craft Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Join us for a different craft every month! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...

Teen Summer Reading Book Club @ Central

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Central Library · Newport Beach, CA · Ages 10–17

Teen Summer Reading Book Club @ Central

Experimental Animation

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

The Classics Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Alondra Library · 11949 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk, CA · Ages 18+

Join us for our monthly The Classics Book Club. We will be discussing The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough. Copies of this title are available at the Circulation Desk. For ages 18 and up.

Haines Gallery’s Chris McCaw: Double Day & John Chiara: Bay Panel At SF Camerawork

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

@ About Event Details About the Artists Gallery Plan Your Visit Chris McCaw: Double Day & John Chiara: Bay Panel Presented By Haines Gallery & SF Camerawork SF Camerawork and Haines Gallery collaborate on major solo exhibitions by Chris McCaw and John Chiara. The presentations at SF Camerawork...

Seed Paper Bookmarks

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · San Ramon Library · 100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA

Recycle junk paper into a bookmark. When you’re done, plant it. Seeds will grow as the paper composts. No registration, first come first serve. Doors close when program reaches capacity due to limited supplies. All supplies will be provided. Generously sponsored by the San Ramon Library Foundation.

Pride Painting for Adults

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Woodside Library · San Mateo, CA

In this two-hour painting class, we will follow a step-by-step process to create a pre-designed painting using acrylic paints on canvas board. Along the way, we explore key art principles like form, line, color mixing, and depth, while encouraging creativity and artistic growth.

Brand 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

Brand Library & Art Center and the Brand Associates are pleased to present Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper . This year’s annual exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country. Juror Tracy Bartley, whose years of experience in contemporary fine art...

Knit, Crochet, and Craft

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Pico Rivera Library · 9001 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA

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

Mindfulness Watercolor Painting (Grades 7-12)

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Oceanside Public Library · 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, Oceanside, CA

De-stress with watercolor painting! Follow a tutorial or free hand your own abstract work to take your mind off of finals!

Open Sewing

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Millbrae Library · 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, CA

Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your own project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.

Painting for Littles

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:15 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Wiseburn Library · 5335 West 135th Street, Hawthorne, CA · Ages 2–5

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.

Anansi Craft and the Power of Sharing Stories with Asé Arts

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 18, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · El Sobrante Library · 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA

Join us at El Sobrante Library for a hands-on family workshop inspired by Anansi the Spider, led by Asé Arts’ instructor Nichole Talbott. Hear a short Anansi story celebrating creativity, wisdom, and problem-solving. Then create your own spider while exploring resilience, cultural heritage, and...