Events Calendar

Join us for a Centennial Book Club discussion of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, part of Los Angeles Public Library’s Central 100 celebration. Published in 1926, this classic mystery follows Hercule Poirot as he unravels a shocking…

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…

George Takei has shown the world many faces: actor, author, outspoken activist, helmsman of the starship Enterprise, living witness to the internment of Japanese Americans, and king of social media. But until October 27, 2005, there was always one…

In this ribald mockumentary, Tony Award winners Ben Platt and Molly Gordon play longtime best friends and drama instructors at a rundown Theater Camp (2023, rated PG-13) in upstate New York. A diverse young band of queer aspiring actors and singers…

Celebrate LGBTQIA Pride Month by making a community flag. Paint a strip that tells your story, and we will put them all together to create a symbol of our community.

For children who know how to play or would like to learn the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Ages 6+.

Join us for an afternoon of board games and card games. Feel free to bring your favorite game from home!Open to middle and high school students.

Join us for a Kids' Book Club. This book club is designed for students in grades 2-4.

Calling all predators, prey, and everyone in between! Get ready to go wild at the Westwood Library for a special screening of Zootopia 2. Join Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they return to the urban jungle for their newest adventure. Bring your family…

Join us as we make beaded rainbow bracelets to celebrate Pride Month!

Join our Teen Book Club this summer! In our first meeting on June 23, we will begin the book The White Guy Dies First together, with yummy snacks to get everyone excited and ready to read!At our second meeting on July 21, we will share our final…

Join chef Jessica Wang for a hands-on pickling workshop, introducing folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen.This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) will provide presentations, interactive games, and a free mobile app to teach patrons of all ages how to properly sort their waste and be more sustainable.

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! We will be making colorful art with Rainbow Scratch paper and decorating our own rocks. Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge and receive prizes while supplies last. Please…

In honor of Pride month we will be creating duct tape rainbow lanyards. All supplies will be provided no registration is required.

Bring your bestie and join us in celebrating Pride Month by making friendship bracelets.

Engineer and build a marble roller coaster, using everyday materials like paper and cardboard. This program is intended for children ages 5+.

Join us for a stitching circle as we make hoop art featuring woodland animals. All skill levels are welcome and materials will be provided.

Come eat pizza, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and play Wii Mario, Wii Sports, and Just Dance video games on the Big Screen!At our Teen Council meeting, you can suggest new teen events for the library and find out how you can become a volunteer. Teen…

Make rainbow-themed crafts and explore rainbow sensory bins full of colorful, hands-on play!

Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to nurture your mental and physical health through the Arts and Humanities. You'll…

Join for a discussion of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. All are welcome!

Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served with cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect…

Join our children's librarian for engaging stories, lively songs, and plenty of fun at our toddler and preschool storytime series. Recommended for ages 18 months to 4 years.