Shopping in Alturas, CA

Construction Club

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA · Ages 4+

Play and build with LEGO® bricks! Free build - or take on the weekly building challenge! Recommended for ages 4+ Younger children may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult for their safety.

Art Talk - Gods and Monsters: Classical Mythology at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Mateo, CA · San Mateo, CA

The cultures of ancient Greece and Rome left the world with a treasure trove of stories and legends. These are timeless tales filled with all-powerful gods like Venus and Apollo, fearless heroes like Hercules, as well as mighty Amazon warriors and deadly monsters. Today we refer to this lore as...

Decorate a Pencil Pouch

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM UTC · Los Feliz Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Go back to school in style with you own decorated pencil pouch. We will provide the pencil pouch as well as fabric paint, markets, stencils, stamps, and more for you to decorate with. This...

Create Your Own Puppet

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Encinitas Library · 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA

Join the San Diego Puppetry Guild for a delightfully hands‑on puppetry workshop. Using bright pool noodles, playful accessories, and your own imagination, you’ll bring a brand‑new character to life! While supplies last!

Art and Game Time

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM 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..

Jewelry Making With Art Era

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Eagle Rock Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Jasmine (Jazz) Cassell of Art Era will guide teens through the art of jewelry making. Explore techniques like structure, balance, proportion and contrast when creating your own unique...

Sound of Water

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Descanso Gardens · 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...

"Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Step into a world where towering figures feel less like strangers and more like quiet companions. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a...

Adult Activities at the Calabazas Branch

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Calabazas Branch Library · 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 18+

Feel free to showcase your ongoing DIY projects at the library, whether it's knitting, drawing, stitching, painting, home improvement, or any other creative endeavor. Our adult programs are inclusive and open to all regardless of ability. We welcome you to bring your projects/hobbies and meet...

Snoopy Safari Mini (Grades TK-K)

In 1 week · Aug 3 – Aug 7 · Charles M. Schulz Museum · 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, Santa Rosa, CA

Take a creative adventure through Snoopy’s many personas and learn about the animals he impersonates and their habitats. Make your own safari gear and explore sharks, penguins, polar bears, snakes, and more through drawing, painting, clay, and collage. Children must be at least 4 years old to...

Summer Send-Off Party

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:30 PM UTC · Junipero Serra Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a fun-filled summer celebration for teens and children! Enjoy face painting, snacks, games, a photo booth, and sticker-making. Turn in your Summer Reading Program postcard for a chance to...

1st Tuesdays Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Fremont, CA · Fremont, CA

If you enjoy reading and would like to share your thoughts with others in an informal setting, the 1 st Tuesdays Book Club is for you. This book club reads from a variety of genres, and the discussions are lively! We meet the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a preselected title. During this...

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 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.

Craft Challenge

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Imperial Beach Library · 810 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA · Ages 4–12

We’ll provide a theme and materials, you bring your imagination! Stations will be set up for kids to create and experiment with the craft of the day, which they can take home to enjoy. For kids ages 4 to 12. Parent/guardian supervision required.

Adin Station Library

Adin Station Library · 609 South Main, Adin, CA

Adin Station Library is a public branch library in Adin, CA. Open 260 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 672 square feet.

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens · 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA, 92672, San Clemente, CA

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

Lookout Library

Lookout Library · 166 Main Street, Lookout, CA

Lookout Library is a public branch library in Lookout, CA. Open 260 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 368 square feet.

Summer Reading Program

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Carmichael Library · 5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, Sacramento, CA

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OPEN Tuesdays for the Summer!

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Pretend City is OPEN Tuesdays for the summer. Starting 5/26 through 9/1. TIME: 10am – 4pm There will be No Early Entry for Members.

DrawBridge Crafts: Paperbag Puppets

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Fairfax Library · 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA

Join DrawBridge Crafts in making Paper Bag Puppets! Create your own creatures and characters with a wide assortment of materials. What stories will your puppets act out? All materials provided. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Digital 2D Animation

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

Towers of Teamwork

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Join us in the Taube Room! · San Mateo, CA

Let's learn about engineering together in a hands-on way! We'll be building towers with common art supplies, practicing both our engineering and teamwork skills as we learn to create tall, sturdy structures.

PVLD Book Club: Page Against the Machine

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

For more information, contact Robert via email at rbroadstone@pvld.org or call 310-377-9584 x215

Origami for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 10:15 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Bascom Branch Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 6–12

Make designs like a sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers! This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A staff member or volunteer will be available for assistance. Registration...

Expressive Arts & Wellness

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Aptos, CA

What to expect: brief guided meditation, art making, reflective journaling, and optional group sharing and insights. You may want to bring a 9x12 spiral bound watercolor pad to use as an art journal.

Drop-In Shop for Adults

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 1:00 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

If you’re a seasoned artist, someone crafty, DIY enthusiast who likes to dabble, come check out Drop-In Maker Space. Our volunteers and community experts are there every Monday night to assist with starting a new project or helping to get over the next hurdle. The Maker Space is equipped with a...

Shape Shifters Sculpture Camp (Grades 1-6)

In 1 week · Aug 3 – Aug 7 · Charles M. Schulz Museum · 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, Santa Rosa, CA

This camp is SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist here. Explore and create 3D art with clay, found objects, re-purposed materials, and more. Mold and paint clay creatures, engineer and build clay towers, create a classroom cardboard city, and design edible structures, too! Instructor: Mike Marquez

Sewing Club

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rio Vista Library · 44 S Second St, Rio Vista, CA 94571, Fairfield, CA

The Sewing Club is always happy to have new crafters join them and learn or share what they are working on!

In the Loop: Crochet & Yarn Crafts

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Do you love to crochet? Get 'in the loop' and show off your skills every first Monday of the month. Bring your crochet or other yarn projects and have the opportunity to stitch with others. All skill levels are welcome.

Ygnacio Valley Library Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Ygnacio Valley Library · 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA

Join the Ygnacio Valley Library Book Group for lively, thoughtful book discussions! Share your thoughts and connect with fellow readers. Our club meets in person every 1st Monday of the month at the Ygnacio Valley Library. All teens and adults are welcome. Check with Ygnacio Valley Library Staff...

Slime-Tastic Summer Series: Color Changing Slime

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Atherton Library · San Mateo, CA

Watch as slime magically transforms before your eyes! Create amazing color-changing slime that shifts shades with heat and touch for a fun surprise every time you play.

Mystery Monday Book Club at Saratoga Library

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Saratoga Library · 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA · Ages 18+

Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club at Saratoga Library. We meet on the first Monday of each month. Drop by the Adult Reference Desk at Saratoga Library to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the book. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at...