Events Calendar

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.

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.

Make bubble wands and test it in this fun outdoor program in the library's courtyard. Children of all ages are welcome.

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…

During 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. It's almost time for the 4th of July so of course it's time…

Join us for The Arty Loon Show, a fun-filled family variety experience perfect for all ages. Enjoy comedy, magic, balloons, puppets, games, and much more.

Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families (Open Table). Use your imagination to create items to leave at the library for display.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site…

Join us in the community room for an hour of creative fun. Decorate your very own postcards!

Children will learn about the work paleontologists do to find and identify fossils, then will sort through real matrix to find and identify fossil specimens to take home.

Create a forever melting popsicle sculpture!

Help your little one prepare for their future in kindergarten! We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

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…

Beat the heat and join us for a screening of the hit movie Zootopia 2. This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 108 minutes. Refreshments will be served. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers.

During 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. We learned about our home planet. Now it's time to learn…

Find out what happens when the ultimate soccer tournament and Shark Week collide!

Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

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…

Build with us! Ages 4 years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site.

During 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. It's time to explore our nearest neighbor, the moon. Like…

Join us in celebrating America's 250th with a captivating journey through our nation’s rich and diverse musical heritage! Renowned multi-instrumentalist, singer, and storyteller Craig Newton will lead you through a vibrant selection of music, each…

Celebrate the Central Library's 100th birthday by creating zines about the Roaring Twenties! L.A. Zinefest will demonstrate how to create mini-zines that participants can fill with their own stories, thoughts, or poetry related to Los Angeles from…

Join the Library and the Post Office to learn how a letter gets mailed accross the county. We will also write post cards to library friends in another state!

Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.