Events Calendar

In this four-week Learning Circle, adults will learn about the basics of painting through short videos and handouts and talk about their art in oral or written form to improve their public speaking skills. All materials will be provided, but…

Feeling crafty? Come by and design your own amulet or magnet out of shrinky-dink plastic and then watch the power of heat transform it. We have plenty of material for this program so bring all your friends.Everyone is welcome!

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…

Join us for this fun program where you'll create your own buttons for you to wear or share.

This two-week class is for players new to the game of Mah Jongg. Learn the tiles, plays, structure, and etiquette of the game. Each Introduction to Mah Jongg class meets on the first two Tuesdays of most months. Learners are asked to commit to both…

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…

Join us for a roll of the dice and an hour or so of fun and strategizing. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, this event is perfect for teens and adults of all ages. Come share some laughter and friendly competition with fellow…

Join us for community yoga with KJ Ward, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary! Over four engaging sessions, we’ll delve into every aspect of yoga (not just the poses) and experience the individual and collective…

Join us for a hands-on safari around the world program to meet reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods of all sizes. Learn about various feeding habits and get the chance to safely hold some of the animals.
All ages are welcome.This program was made…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of soft cheeses at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a yogurt, butter, and cheese zine.

Join us as we discuss Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, and receive your books for next month as well.

Join us as we discuss Snow Flower and Secret Fan by Lisa See, and receive your books for next month as well.

USC's Roybal Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's LA will be on hand to educate individuals about their work and provide Alzheimer's and dementia-related resources.

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for our Mystery Book Club!Upcoming meetings:July 8 - Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin StevensonAugust 12 - The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 9 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa…

Join us at the Playa Vista Branch Library as we continue to celebrate the Central Library’s centennial year. Historian Mary Mallory will highlight the pioneering women of the Los Angeles Public Library, including Tessa Kelso, Miriam Matthews, Eleanor…

Join master storyteller Karen Golden as she takes you on a storytelling and musical adventure up your street and around the world!Open to all families.

Beginning, hands-on training on how to use a mouse and keyboard. No computer experience is necessary.You must have a Los Angeles Public Library card to attend computer classes.

Join us to learn the basics of hand embroidery! We'll cover some of the most commonly used stitches to help you create a beautiful floral design. A cotton bandana will be provided, but feel free to bring your own item to embroider.

Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Mid-Valley Branch Library.On…

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…

Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Mid-Valley Branch Library.If…

Teaching Artist Rachel Curry will guide workshop participants through the creation of original carousel books, a type of pop-up book with cut and layered paper panels that can be displayed in a circular structure reminiscent of a carousel ride…

Join our discussion of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong.

Teens and adults are invited to celebrate our Summer With The Library theme, "Postmarked in LA," by crafting personalized postcards using all the crafting supplies we can muster.