Events Calendar

When Theremin player Edward Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from out of the air. In this unique musical history program, he reveals the 100-year-old story of the Theremin--the world's first electric instrument, which inspired the development…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to make kombucha and other fermented sodas at home safely. The session will include tasting samples and a kombucha zine. Please bring a clean pint or quart…

Join us for a fascinating demonstration by robot and animatronic engineer Paul Thompson! Discover full-size entertainment robots, see examples, and learn about the materials and methods used. All ages are welcome. This program is made possible with…

Come learn about the development of ceramics from the Mesoamerican period to today. Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop will now focus on ceramics in Latin America.This program was made possible with the generous…

Join Robotics professional Paul Thompson and learn how robots are made in our Summer Reading Challenge Finale!This program is generously funded by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Learn how to make sourdough starter and bread.

Join us to watch the touching 2025 film Song Sung Blue. The film is rated PG-13.

The program starts with an exciting breaking aka breakdance performance followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new Olympic sport in 2024. The performer will introduce and show the various dance components in breaking (ie…

Join us in the afternoon for a fun and meditative program at the library!Many people report that mindfulness moments are ‘life changing’. Mindfulness techniques can be practiced by anyone and the benefits can be truly profound. Mindfulness has been…

Join us to discover the art of block printing inspired by the Palisades landscapes and natural beauty. Participants will design, carve, and print their own unique artwork using specialized carving tools and inks. All materials provided. No experience…

Pianist Xiao Chen has taught at Mount St. Mary's University, served as a lecturer at UCLA, and is currently Music Director at the Irvine Conservatory of Music. In her program All American, she showcases a diverse range of American composers…

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Gayle Forman's Just One Day. Allyson has always done the right thing. When on a post-grad tour of London Allyson encounters Dutch actor Willem she goes against everything she knows about herself and takes him…

Join us for a hands-on adult workshop where you can create a personalized portrait journal! Participants will have the opportunity to decorate a journal cover using a printed portrait photo, collage materials, stickers, markers, and other creative…

Join us every second Monday of the month for a lively and thought-provoking book discussion. Copies are available from checkout at the next meeting or at the Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact…

Please join the World Cultures Reading Circle in the Community Room to discuss Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry. New members welcome.

Join us as we discuss Summer Lovin' by Carly Phillips, and receive your books for next month as well.

A representative from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will discuss Medicare eligibility, enrollment timelines and an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. What Medicare covers and where to find trusted Medicare resources will also…

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for our Mystery Book Club!Upcoming meetings:August 12 - The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 9 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa MaxwellOctober 14 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring for adults to celebrate Central 100 together. We will have Central 100 coloring sheets, catalog cards, colored pencils, and the Branch Stamp. Feel free to bring any art supplies that you might need.

In this workshop, Alzheimer's LA will talk about how to better communicate with your loved one. Suggestions for how to handle common challenges and situations for those caring for someone with dementia will also be provided.

Ove is a principled widower whose plans for a lonely exit are disrupted when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Their persistent friendship melts his icy exterior, transforming a story of grief into a touching tribute to community and…

Join us for our Summer Movies series featuring the groundbreaking sci-fi classic The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne.Follow Neo, a computer programmer who discovers that the world he knows is not what it seems. Guided by a…

Join us for a conversation about The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler. When old man Sternwood, a dying millionaire, hires Philip Marlowe to expose the blackmailer of one of his troublesome daughters, Marlowe finds himself involved with more than simple…

Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to nurture both mental and physical health through the Arts and Humanities, focusing on…