Events Calendar

2024 Creator in Residence, Andy Crocker, created six experience kits and two audio pieces inspired by the Library’s 72 branches and infinite stories.

Stroll through Central Library's history and how it continues to serve the City through several exhibitions and displays, including a featured partnership with Historiart and Gallery 1988.

The East Los Streetscapers (artists David Botello and Wayne Healy) created this dynamic image in 1994 to capture the global excitement of the World Cup when Los Angeles first hosted the games.

Let’s welcome Summer with a fun afternoon of coloring!We will provide coloring pages and colored pencils for the program. Coloring can be a form of therapy and we always want to promote different ways to de-stress in the library. Soft, relaxing music…

Join our Pokemon Battle League! Come learn the basics and discover the fun of battling IRL! Teen Council and volunteer opportunities to be discussed at conclusion! Teens only.

Calling all soccer fans, crafters, and future champions: it’s time to design your very own custom team kit. Celebrate the global spirit of the beautiful game by designing your own custom soccer jersey. In this hands-on workshop, you'll channel your…

This program is a group effort against a 500-piece puzzle, if we can get the puzzle together in an hour, everyone wins. If not, we’ll try with a smaller puzzle next time. Come and have fun with teens of the community! Este programa es un esfuerzo…

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! We will be decorating bookmarks and tote bags, perfect for you to use throughout the summer. Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge and receive prizes while supplies last…

Discover the art, history, and power of the mask! Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you can design your own custom wrestling mask while exploring the global cultural significance of Lucha Libre.Choose from a wide variety of professional…

Transform an embroidery hoop into your own mini galaxy with wax paper and paint. All materials will be provided.Space is limited to 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.This program is for teens ages 11 and older.

Decorate a custom shirt or tote bag using iron-on transfer paper. Images can be printed or drawn before being transferred to your item. All materials provided, including blank t-shirts and tote bags. Feel free to bring your own light colored, 100%…

Join us on June 16th and July 14th for beach-themed sensory play. Children are invited to play and explore their senses with sand, water, and friends.Sensory play will take place outside the Community Room on the library's patio.This program is best…

Join us after school for our middle school and high school student program, Karaoke With Teen Council. Ages 11-19.By joining Van Nuys Library Teen Council, you will gain valuable 21st-century skills such as leadership, critical thinking…

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Discover how a popular picnic spot above Hollywood became America's most iconic outdoor entertainment venue and the summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic.

Bayard Rustin was the principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Come hear Arnold Weiss present his fascinating and inspiring story.

Join us for a lively discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. All are welcome!

Celebrate Pride Month by creating a flag and decorating rainbow crafts.

Come and enjoy stories, songs, and movement at our toddler storytime. We will be having a special celebration for those who will be commencing Preschool in the Fall. Stay a little longer to play with toys that promote exploration, growth and learning…

If you are new to quilling or you have done it before, join us for intermediate quilling and take this beautiful craft to a new level. Meet new friends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the library.

Join us for some Shrinky Dink fun! Draw your masterpiece on the provided plastic and watch it shrink before your eyes as it bakes.

Join us for a lively discussion of the 2025 novel The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict.

Join us for a high-energy, beginner-friendly one-hour dance class designed specifically for teens! Whether you’re a complete novice or just looking to have some fun, this class is perfect for you. No partner or prior dance experience is necessary. We…