Events Calendar

Join us every fourth Friday of the month for a movie screening in the library meeting room.

Join us at the Brentwood Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library for our new French Conversation Group, designed for native and near-native French speakers. Connect with fellow Francophones as you engage with recent articles from the French press…

Join us for an amazing 3D printing experience for ages 10 years and older.During this program, you will learn how to:Design a project on Tinkercad which can include placing it, viewing it, moving it, rotating it, sizing it, and aligning it in the…

Join the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club for these special workshops all about hand embroidery! Learn about the craft and make "meditation scrolls". All materials provided.This program is generously provided by the Friends of…

Food in California during the Rancho period had little variety, but after the annexation by the United States, things changed quickly. Immigrants with different tastes and skills arrived, and the arrival of railroads and steamships brought imported…

Join Integrative Health Specialist Dr. Desmonette Hazly for a series of three workshops as she explores how everyday ingredients found at our local grocery stores can be used to create meals that may prevent and manage chronic conditions like…

This month's book selection is The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, a visionary tale inspired by the life of film director G.W. Pabst, who fled to Hollywood to resist the Nazis only to be forced to return to his homeland and create propaganda films for…

Imagine that it's 1926. You've read the glowing newspaper articles describing the architectural beauty of downtown’s new Central Library. The Los Angeles Evening Express even likened it to a “great edifice of the mystic East” so you've decided to…

Join our Saturday morning book club discussion!

Come browse a great selection of gently used books for all ages. You’ll find children’s books, teen titles, adult fiction, non-fiction, and more—perfect for discovering your next great read.Every purchase supports the Friends of the Lake View Terrace…

Join Echo Park music historian Andrew Perer to discuss his new book, Turn My Head Into Sound: A History of Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine. We’ll learn all about Kevin Shields, who has somehow managed to stay under the radar, although he's…

Join us to learn how to make delicious Vietnamese Spring Rolls, and surprise your family and friends with this exciting new addition to your menu. These scrumptious spring rolls are a healthy food choice, served cold (not fried), and filled with…

Join us for "Tam Tran Goes to Washington," an East West Players production that promotes cultural understanding and racial tolerance through stories about pioneering AAPI figures. The play follows Tam Tran, a UCLA graduate and filmmaker, who, along…

Are you feeling nostalgic? So are we! Join us to create retro Boondoggle Keychains. It will be a total blast from the past.For children ages 7+, teens, and adults.

Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music representing Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora. Musical selections include Taiwanese Mandopop songs (Mandarin pop music)…

Writer/director Gerry Maravilla will host a discussion about fundraising strategies and tips for making your film.

Taro Wayama, guitarist/composer, along with David Lee Ruest, violinist, presents a variety of musical selections ranging from Renaissance through 20th century and folk/world music.This program was made possible with the generous support of the…

In honor of Pride Month, the library will be showing the film Milk (2008). The film will be shown in our Community Room. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.Come and join the community for a fun afternoon of film!

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™! Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

Come hear Manny Pacheco share lively stories from Hollywood’s golden age and talk about how movies shaped important moments in history, like the Depression and the Red Scare.

Join us in celebrating Pride Month with storyteller Arnold Weiss, who will share stories about the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin, a prominent Civil Rights and LGBTQIA+ activist.

Join a Waldorf Handwork Educator for a hands-on workshop on how to utilize basic sewing techniques to create useful and beautiful items with embroidered elements.

Join us as Gerry Fialka and Brad Kay delve into the untold stories behind Venice's jazz roots. Experience a discussion about the iconic clubs, legendary musicians, and the vibrant culture that shaped Southern California's music scene in the early…

Interested in media preservation? This workshop will be a synthesis of all T.A.P.E. A/V preservation workshops centered specifically around home media preservation, damage prevention, and autonomy around proprietary born digital file creation and…