Events Calendar

Join us to celebrate the Central Library's 100th anniversary with crafts made from vintage catalog cards!

Join us for an engaging workshop featuring Self Help Graphics. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of relief printing using foam blocks you can draw on directly. Experienced artists will guide you through creating…

Join us for a fun bubble show by Bubblemania and explore the science of bubbles.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Kids will be taught two quick and easy (and fun!) craft projects. Make something cute to take home.

Join the Reptile Family at the library and embark on 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…

Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding, well polished act with astonishing sleight of hand and fun comedy for all ages.

Join us for a variety of games, including board, card, video, and block-coding games.

Get ready for an exciting, high-energy jump rope show packed with amazing tricks, double-dutch, fun games, and chances to join in! This one-hour program is all about having fun, staying active, and believing in yourself—even when things feel tough…

Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. An adult must accompany children under 13.

Learn the art of puppetry from and expert and create your own to take home.

Children will learn about the role of architects and the importance of picking the right materials for each job. They will build a structure using provided materials, discuss what their structure is used for, then test to see if it survives a…

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…

Splashy Saturdays are back! Join us for open-ended sensory play activities and crafts involving water! Open to children of all ages.

Bring the whole family to watch Noteworthy Puppets presents Sherlock Homerun: a Whodunit Puppet Musical.Sherlock Homerun: A Whodunit Puppet Musical is a wacky musical retelling of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes! Someone has stolen "The Baseball…

Get ready to meet real-life robots and animatronics! See how they move, learn how they’re built, and discover the cool tricks artists use to bring them to life. With live demonstrations, props, and hands-on fun, this program shows the amazing mix of…

Join us for big laughs and amazing illusions in a fast paced, one of a kind show blending comedy, music, and the fascinating secrets behind puppetry and ventriloquism. Nationally touring ventriloquist Joe Gandelman brings his famous Learning through…

An amazing jump rope show with tricks, Double Dutch, and games.
Learn new jump rope skills.
Ages 6+.

Get on your feet and dance, wiggle, and roar! SnookNuk and Friends Live will be here to entertain with music, movement, puppets, and more. Shimmy on over for a high-voltage experience for kids and their families.This program was made possible with…

Join special guests from Crush + Touch to make unique cards inspired by Highland Park. Send what you create to someone you care about or save it for the future.

Join us for a family-friendly trivia game that everyone of all ages can enjoy together.

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…

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun-filled round of your favorite games! We’ll have a wide variety of games available for all ages. Everyone is welcome—come play, laugh, and make memories together.