Upcoming Events

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday from 4-5 pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design and creativity project and will highlight a piece of awesome technology found within our a...

Our popular Maker Market is back this year. It'll be bigger and better. For two days, we'll have various stations for you to make gifts for yourself or anyone you want for this holiday season. This is a free event and open to all ages. Limited suppli...

Join Ms. Krystal in the IDEA Lab to learn about the basics of laser printing and the different materials that you can safely use in a laser printer, how to create an .SVG file to create your own designs using Adobe Illustrator, and how to use the Mir...

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

Attention All Teens and Tweens!  Show off your creative side this holiday season! At the TEEN IDEA Lab, we will be making our own Holiday Light-Up Beanie! Registration is required. Spots are limited, so reserve your spot today! Th...

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio. Open to all ages; some equipment in th...

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

Drop in Wednesdays starting after Thanksgiving to make winter holiday cards! Whatever celebration you're looking forward to, from Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa, we will have supplies for you to make your own greeting cards and envelopes. All ages welcome, ...

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more! Tweens and Teens ages 10-18 are welcome. Adults may ...

Attention all Swifties! Didn’t make it to the ERAS Tour? No Problem! Stop by the TEEN IDEA Lab for our T. Swift Birthday Celebration. We will have special treats, a bracelet making station, and great music! Registration is not required. F...

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play! Feel free to bring your...

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more! Tweens and Teens ages 12 -18 are welcome. Adults may...

Join Ms. Krystal in the IDEA Lab to learn about the basics of laser printing and the different materials that you can safely use in a laser printer, how to create an .SVG file to create your own designs using Adobe Illustrator, and how to use the Mir...

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play! Feel free to bring your...

Join Ms. Krystal in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make basic 3D models. You will also learn how to browse Thingiverse for already made 3D models ready to be printed, and how to submit a 3D Print on Demand request. As part of this clas...

Step into a world of frosty enchantment with "Snowy's Enchanted Quest: A Winter Wonderland Workshop" at the Riford library, where participants young and old will unravel the mysteries of Snowy the Wise through captivating challenges. From decoding an...

Step into a world of frosty enchantment with "Snowy's Enchanted Quest: A Winter Wonderland Workshop" at the Riford library, where participants young and old will unravel the mysteries of Snowy the Wise through captivating challenges. From decoding an...

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup!  Geared to ages 7 to 17.  Limit 20.  Regist...

Join Ms. Krystal in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make basic 3D models and get an introduction to other software that you can use on your own to make 3D models at home. You will also learn how to browse Thingiverse for already made 3D...

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...