Events Calendar

Artist Tod Hackett gets more than he bargains for when he moves to Hollywood to work on set design at a studio and falls in with interesting local characters.Nathanael West's 1939 novel The Day of the Locust was written while West lived in the San…

Join the Los Angeles Public Library's Art, Music, and Recreation Department for an online conversation with authors Todd Marinovich and Lizzy Wright, celebrating the recent release of their book, Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art, and…

Bring your own device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) to our Drop-In Computer/Device Help session, where staff can assist with basic issues such as how to download an e-book or send an email with an attachment. We can also help you create an email…

Join singer-songwriters Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook of Again Again for a lively, interactive show with puppets, dancing, and fun pop music! Children of all ages are welcome.

Stop by the library for a craft to take home or stay and work on the craft in the library.

Join us for a fun, high-energy show featuring performer Michael Rayner as he showcases his incredible juggling tricks and stunts!

Stay cool and join us for a screening of the hit film Lilo & Stitch. This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 108 minutes. Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Join us for a great family face painting program. A professional face painter will paint a design of your choice.

Join us to find out who has the best donuts on the Westside! Sample donuts from various Los Angeles donut shops and cast your vote for the winner.

Eric Nishimoto and the JUICE Crew will introduce the key elements of breaking—top rock, footwork, freezes, and power moves—and show how they come together in a full routine. Kids will then jump in for a hands-on learning experience, ending with a…

Join us in the community room for an hour of creative fun! Make your own greeting cards to send to friends and family. An adult must accompany children under 13.

Sewing and electricity, two things that go together like peanut butter and chocolate! Don't believe it? Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we explore the world of tech sewing!All materials and food provided, ages 11 and older.

Join Ms. Heidi and her librarian friends in a fun camp themed storytime, puppet show, and craft as we celebrate the summer with the library.

Children will learn about the plants and animals that make up a kelp forest food web, and the special role sea otters play in maintaining a healthy kelp forest; then will make a diorama of a kelp forest habitat to take home.

Create transfer art with tracing paper and oil pastels.

Tie dye a bandana and/or a scrunchie with us.

Join the Bug Gals for a free interactive meet-and-greet focused on insects and arachnids. They will share fascinating facts while presenting live specimens. Audience members will have the opportunity to hold or gently pet some of the bugs. The Bug…

Join the discussion of When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s, by John Ganz (nonfiction).

Hey, Hey Entertainment presents: The Library Bandit Puppet Show!This is an interactive, family-friendly event program that follows Ellie, whose favorite library books have been stolen by the bumbling Library Bandit. Through a series of fun and silly…

Artist Manjushree Nomulwar will present a brief history of the art and culture of henna. They will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands. They use organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna paste, which is safe…

Experience art, music, history, storytelling, and culture through the Mexican folk dance "baile folklórico." All ages are welcome.

Making sushi is a fun and delicious way to prepare and eat nourishing food. In this workshop, Dr. Acooba Scott will demonstrate how easy and affordable it can be to make sushi at home.Includes tasting of assorted vegan sushi.

Ready to join the circus and the band? Christopher Yates presents Rhythm Master Rusty's Rock & Roll Circus, a wildly fun adventure that teaches the fundamentals of music while giving you a front-row seat to the life of a real circus performer! Watch…

Celebrate our summer theme by making your own "Postmarks." Whether you’re an artist or just love a good DIY project, come by the library to design and produce your own buttons and stickers. All supplies provided. Feel free to bring your own printed…