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April is Financial Literacy Month
Take control of your financial well-being at the library. Get informed, get empowered, and make your money work for you.
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Digital Storytelling Workshop
Learn the basics of digital storytelling and create a short film that tells your story about life in California. Your video will be part of a statewide archive. Apply online.
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Book to Action
Studio City is engaging readers in community service by making and donating animal beds as part of their Book to Action project.
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The Industry in Our Backyard
This exhibit showcases exclusive behind-the-scenes images of the T.V. industry at work in Los Angeles, spanning from the 1940s to the 1980s.
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Journalism and Fake News
Our librarian-curated list of web resources on Journalism and Fake News.
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Classic Tai Chi
Tai Chi is often described as "meditation in motion." Exercise your mind and body with free classic Tai Chi classes at Central Library and Chinatown.
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Getting Respect: An Oral History
Louise Redding McClain is a retired librarian and the sister of Otis Redding. In this oral history video, she shares many fascinating stories about her family.
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Teen Tech Month
This year's theme, Libraries are for Creating, encourages teens to take advantage of all the great STEAM tools offered through the library.
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The Big Read
The Big Read encourages communities to rediscover the joy of reading by selecting one annual work of literature to read citywide and on which to focus cultural events and activities.
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America Saves Week
America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action.
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Free Income Tax Preparation
We have partnered with the AARP Tax Foundation, CSULA, CSUN, and UCLA to provide free income tax preparation at selected libraries. English | Español
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New LA Made Season
LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the City.
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Extension of PST: LA/LA Exhibition
In response to the overwhelming success of Visualizing Language: Oaxaca in L.A., the murals in the Central Library’s Rotunda will remain through August 31, 2018.
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Exhibition Extended
Going Gray in L.A.: Stories of Aging Along Broadway, currently on display at Central Library, has been extended one more week until February 1.
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Very Eric Carle Storytimes
We’re celebrating the new Eric Carle exhibit at Discovery Cube LA with special storytimes featuring the vibrant works of the acclaimed and beloved children’s book creator.
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Healthy Choices
We have partnered with the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services to offer CalFresh and Medi-Cal application clinics at selected libraries.
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Best of 2017
The best books of 2017 for children, teens and adults as selected by our librarians and staff.
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Holiday Events
Looking for something special to do this season? Check out our calendar of free holiday programs!
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Services During Wild Fires
Since the start of the wild fires in the Los Angeles area, we have continued to help maintain a sense of normalcy for families, especially those impacted by evacuations. Our 73 locations are open regular hours and welcome everyone with a wide range of programs, services and resources.
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Marvel graphic novels now on hoopla
hoopla digital has teamed up with Marvel Entertainment to add more than 250 Marvel comic books and graphic novels to its catalog.