Events Calendar

A group of friends is going through a midlife crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth, but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. A fun, action-packed, comedy movie. Rated PG-13.Starring: Jack Black, Paul Rudd…

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…

The award-winning AlmaNova Duo, flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic, invites us on an adventure into Balkan music, with its youthful energy and resilience, haunting melodies and rich harmonies, jubilant rhythms, and virtuosic melodic…

Join us in making DIY foam stamps. All materials will be provided on a limited basis.

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.

INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. Enjoy dancers performing in their traditional dress, listen to mystical music, and hear the unique sounds and instruments from Peru…

Charismatic magician Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) leads a team of talented illusionists called the Four Horsemen. Atlas and his comrades mesmerize audiences with a pair of amazing magic shows that drain the bank accounts of the corrupt and funnel the…

Learn how to use the Library’s online catalog to locate materials, place holds, and access your “My Library Account.”

The Tech Try Out Cart features a variety of devices, with a librarian available to provide hands-on instruction in e-media. You are also welcome to bring your own smartphone or tablet for practical assistance with the library's e-media services.

Come to the Sherman Oaks Library for free open play Mah Jongg! Bring a friend or group and have fun. We will form tables if you need players providing people are available at the time. No betting or prizes allowed. Tables and chairs will be provided…

In this workshop, Alzheimer's LA will discuss depression and resistance. Suggestions will be provided for how to handle common challenges and situations for those caring for someone with dementia.

Join in the celebration of 100 years of Central Library by reading a book that was published in 1926 when Central Library opened! Pick up your free copy of Enough Rope by Dorothy Parker at the West Valley Reference Desk (Quantities are limited and on…

Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you would like to use.

This dance instruction program explores the essence of Argentine Tango, a social partner dance based on connection. No experience or partner necessary.This free program is best enjoyed by adults. Made possible with the generous support of the Library…

ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of award-winning Filipino American fictionist, poet, playwright, and culture bearer, Zosimo Quibilan Jr. His band, also named ZOS!MO, exclusively plays original Tagalog indie pop/rock, with songs from Quibilan…

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 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…

"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…

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…

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…

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

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…