Events Calendar

Join us for a lively discussion!The Stranger (1942) by Albert Camus is a foundational existentialist/absurdist novella that explores human isolation, the search for meaning, and society's violent rejection of those who refuse to play by its emotional…

Join us as Edward and Grace Sussman present the fascinating story of the Theremin, best known for producing eerie sounds in old science fiction movies. Discover how this unique instrument was invented, and get a chance to make a Theremin sing with…

Be whisked back in time and learn an elegant and fun dance routine set to music focusing on movement from the Regency Era, the time period seen in Jane Austen's novels including Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.No partner required. Open to all…

Join us for a free workshop led by Laurel Koss, where you'll discover the art and craft of making a one-signature casebound journal. Learn about the tools and techniques involved in bookmaking, and create a small yet durable journal perfect for…

Learn about succulents and plant your own to take home. 

This program will be held outside on the library patio.

Join us for a discussion of Delusions of a Side Chick by Kandie Marie. This dramatic and suspenseful novel follows Eric as he tries to move on from a toxic affair. At the same time, Dareen refuses to let go, drawing Tommy, Joe, Lana, and Reneece into…

Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Discover the symbolic significance of these delicious QQ pearl dumplings, flavored with real fruits and veggies, while learning…

Craft the Stress Away

Join for a discussion of The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny. All are welcome!

Join us for a screening of Song Sung Blue with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.

"Let's Get in a Pickle Together!" is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces the basic concepts of fermentation and vinegar pickling for home kitchens. All materials and ingredients will be provided, and participants will also…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a jam making zine.

Starting your own veggies, herbs or flowers doesn't have to be expensive –– this workshop will give some creative ways to up-cycle everyday materials into seedling pots to start your next garden. During this workshop we will also cover making your…

Join our Science Fiction Book Club to discuss Almuric by Robert E. Howard. Copies available from the branch Cybernaut. Synopsis: Fugitive Esau Cairn is transported to the planet Almuric where he contends with hostile alien races in a quest for…

Artist Tod Hackett gets more than he bargains for when he moves to Hollywood to work on set design at a studio and falls in with interesting local characters.Nathanael West's 1939 novel The Day of the Locust was written while West lived in the San…

Join the Los Angeles Public Library's Art, Music, and Recreation Department for an online conversation with authors Todd Marinovich and Lizzy Wright, celebrating the recent release of their book, Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art, and…

Bring your own device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) to our Drop-In Computer/Device Help session, where staff can assist with basic issues such as how to download an e-book or send an email with an attachment. We can also help you create an email…

Stay cool and join us for a screening of the hit film Lilo & Stitch. This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 108 minutes. Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Join us for a great family face painting program. A professional face painter will paint a design of your choice.

Join the discussion of When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s, by John Ganz (nonfiction).

Experience art, music, history, storytelling, and culture through the Mexican folk dance "baile folklórico." All ages are welcome.

Making sushi is a fun and delicious way to prepare and eat nourishing food. In this workshop, Dr. Acooba Scott will demonstrate how easy and affordable it can be to make sushi at home.Includes tasting of assorted vegan sushi.

Celebrate our summer theme by making your own "Postmarks." Whether you’re an artist or just love a good DIY project, come by the library to design and produce your own buttons and stickers. All supplies provided. Feel free to bring your own printed…