Events

The Library hosts free events every day. There's something for all ages and interests – browse our calendar to find something happening near you.

Featured Events

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    Teen Book Club: A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

    Join us as we read and discuss Dan Santat's graphic novel memoir, A First Time for Everything. This book explores how a single summer trip can change your life. We will also share thoughts on other great graphic novels or comics we’ve enjoyed! Attendees can pick up a copy of A...
    • location: Playa Vista
    • date: 7/23/2026
    • time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    Book Club: The Stranger by Albert Camus

    Join us for a lively discussion!The Stranger (1942) by Albert Camus is a foundational existentialist/absurdist novella that explores human isolation, the search for meaning, and society's violent rejection of those who refuse to play by its emotional rules. Set in colonial Algiers, it follows Meursault, a man whose absolute honesty...
    • location: Durant
    • date: 7/25/2026
    • time: 2:00 PM
  • Book cover of Enough Rope by Dorothy Parker

    Central 100 Book Club: Enough Rope by Dorothy Parker

    Join in the celebration of 100 years of Central Library by reading a book that was published in 1926 when Central Library opened! Pick up your free copy of Enough Rope by Dorothy Parker at the West Valley Reference Desk (Quantities are limited and on a "first come, first served...
    • location: West Valley
    • date: 7/25/2026
    • time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Adult book club discussion group

    Book Club for Adults

    Join us for a discussion of Delusions of a Side Chick by Kandie Marie. This dramatic and suspenseful novel follows Eric as he tries to move on from a toxic affair. At the same time, Dareen refuses to let go, drawing Tommy, Joe, Lana, and Reneece into a web of lies, jealousy...
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    Mar Vista Book Club

    All readers are welcome to join our book club; no sign-up is necessary. To find out about each month's title, please get in touch with the branch. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Reference Desk.
    • location: Mar Vista
    • date: 7/27/2026
    • time: 6:30 PM