Events Calendar

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 us for a special storytime with a drag performer bringing inclusive stories, fabulous costumes, and extra sparkle!

Join us for a fun children's movie! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could…

Want to wear your neighborhood pride on your sleeve—or your backpack?Drop by our teen button-making workshop and design your own wearable mail from the West Coast. We’re turning maps, retro LA postcards, metro passes, and street art aesthetics into…

Discover the joy of making Korean mini-kimbap! In this interactive, hands-on class, you will learn how to prepare, assemble, and roll these colorful, nutritious seaweed rice rolls. Packed with fresh vegetables and savory fillings, and served with a…

Animation professional Evan Burse will demonstrate how to draw a superhero, and then do an actual drawing lesson for participants. Evan has worked the following popular animated shows: Teen Titans, Scooby Doo, Black Panther, Batman: Brave & the Bold…

Join us for indoor and outdoor play for children 0–8! Explore LEGO®, a play kitchen, art, light tables, Car Town, sensory bins, baby toys, games, and outdoor fun.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of…

Come and express your creativity! High-quality drawing pencils, erasers, colored pencils and drawing paper provided. Draw an original artwork or just relax with a coloring sheet.Open to all middle and high school students.

Celebrate the summertime by learning the basics of spray painting! Intended for ages 13-18.Celebra el verano con aprender los fundamentos de la pintura con aerosol. Para edades 13-18.

Teens and adults are invited to celebrate their Pride any way they'd like by crafting rainbow-themed or other craft tape notebooks.

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! This week features Joe Gandelman, who will be sure to amaze everyone with his skills on Ventriloquism! All ages are welcome to attend. Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge…

Join us for a variety of card games, board games, and trivia challenges. Families are welcome!

Join us as we continue to discuss The House of Beauty, a book about the real life horrors of the beauty industry. No registration required, join us even if you have not read the book!

Bot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and animatronics based on popular film and TV characters. During the event, you will learn about the robots’ purpose, design, features, and see how they perform. The…

Join us for bird watching and crafts! This STEM program is fun for the whole family.

Babies and toddlers will enjoy this casual storytime with a variety of sensory-toy stations for exploration. This event is designed for free play, allowing adults to discover their babies' preferences for texture and play style while enjoying their…

Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Join us to watch the touching 2025 film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The film is rated PG.

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…

Discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters (2023). A four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.

Join us for fun with Thor's Family Reptile. You will have a chance to learn, see, and touch various reptiles. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Come one, come all to a fantastic variety show that's fun for the whole family! From amazing feats of juggling to astonishing grand illusions, prepare to be astonished by the amazing Arty Loon. For children and families.

Design bracelets for your friends, family, or yourself using fun beads, string, and charms. Whether you love simple patterns or bold designs, there’s something for everyone. Ages 7-18.

Emmy Lam demonstrates how to make leaf rubbings using crayons, and then enhance the artwork with watercolor leaf stamps, which you can use to make your own leaf bookmarks and 3D pop-up greeting cards!