Events and Exhibits at the Los Angeles Public Library
Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR...
March 19 thru April 29
Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive Dennis....
April 25, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Drumming playtime with a purpose! Join us for a special musical program for babies and children of all ages. Drum to Learn is led by child...
Thursday mornings at 11 a.m.
Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.
Available During Library Hours (While Supplies Last)
Did you know that migratory monarch butterfly populations are threatened by habitat destruction and climate change? You can help support...
Monday - Saturday during library hours
Drop by our Gift Wrap Station, where you can personalize your presents for loved ones. Bring in your small gifts and enjoy wrapping them...
April 25, 12 noon - 1:50 p.m.
Are you interested in Greek Mythology? Join our April reading group on "The Greek Gods and Goddesses," which, in four friendly sessions...
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Get fit and meet new friends learning line dances on your lunch break. We will learn new and old dances to various styles, including...
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
Exhibits
Various
Explore the world, move your body, and read a story at the same time! StoryWalks® are a fun and innovative way to engage young readers and...
March 22, 2024 to September 22, 2024, Central Library
History & Genealogy Department
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was the movie studio known for “More stars than there are in heaven.” During its heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s,...