Events Calendar

Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and architecture of L.A.'s landmark downtown library. Meet your docent in the Main Lobby in front of the Library Store.

Put a little joy into your winter break and come into the branch to grab a take-home holiday crafts kit.

Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance.

Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.

Shut Up & Write! is simple: free writing sessions where writers show up and write alongside each other. Everyone is welcome.

Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.

Join us every Monday for toddler storytime. There will be books, songs, and flannels. This program is best for children ages 18-36 months though any child under age 5 is welcome.

Join us in the community room for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime!

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

Enjoy books, songs, and playtime.

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime fun!

Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free. No appointments or reservations are required. For more…

Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi! To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Join us for seated yoga and exercises. Meet new friends and get some exercise in the comfort of the library.

Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.

Join us for a conversation about Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain.

Weekly interactive online storytime!

Acompáñenos para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en inglés y español. Este programa está destinado a niños de 2 a 5 años. / Join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Ages 2-5.

Ready to boost your skills and confidence? Join our weekly Adult Learning sessions.

Join us for seated yoga and exercises. Meet new friends and get some exercise in the comfort of the library.

Are you writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Please bring 5 to 10 double-spaced typed pages to share. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their work!

Join us for our weekly online meditation session.

Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing, embroidery, and Cricut machines.

Join us at Saved By A Story to ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.