Events Calendar

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…

Come listen to Craig Newton and the sounds of our American Heritage as he plays Dixieland and the music of 1900s America. Join us in air conditioned comfort and enjoy the songs of our past.

Thomas Paine's ideas changed the world, and his words sparked a revolution. As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, join us for a theatrical production sharing the story of one of history's most misunderstood men. Written by and starring Ian Ruskin…

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.

The Sunburst Brass Quintet of the 40th Infantry Division Band of the California Army National Guard headlines our annual Pre-Independence Day Celebration this year. Don't miss this great concert of popular American classics and patriotic favorites…

Create a custom, colorful tie-dye t-shirt for the summer! Children ages 4+.

Join us for an engaging time filled with stories, songs, and shared play!

The Teen Council is a volunteer program where students can earn community service hours by helping plan library events and receive library worker training.

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…

Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope viewing of the sun! Star chart handouts, research guides, and coloring pages will be provided.

During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges and art projects to explore the universe with NASA. What better way to start than to learn all…

Join us for a film screening of Sunday Bloody Sunday!

Get ready to celebrate our Central Library's Centennial milestone by creating your own mini time capsule. Imagine what the future generations would want to know about you today and bring small items that represent you in 2026!

Join us for Family Game Day! Lotería is a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to Bingo.

Join us for a highly interactive magic show, where the audience is the star, with focus on all the magical resources the library has to offer.This program is fun for families of all ages.This program was generously funded by the Friends of the Mid…

Join professional dancer and choreographer Ashley Maimes for a fun introduction to musical theater dance. All skill levels are welcome!This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

Build and play with STEM focused hands on learning building blocks, Magnet Tiles and board games.Construye y juega con bloques de construcción, piezas magnéticas y juegos de mesa que fomentan el aprendizaje práctico centrado en STEM.

Join us for a hands-on pickling workshop and enjoy an introduction to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen. L.A. based Chinese American fermented food advocate and instructor, Jessica Wang, brings pickling tips and…

Let's upcycle coffee grounds into clay! Participants will learn to make clay from readily available, eco-friendly materials, then use it to create something. Instructions will be provided on making pinch pots, but participants may create whatever…

Teens will participate in a fun, creative visualization exercise to help them identify their dreams, goals, and desires. This will be followed by a session where they will create their own vision boards. All necessary supplies will be provided…