Events Calendar

Calling independent inventors! Do you have a new invention that you want to patent, a patent application that has recently been rejected, or a patent that is being infringed? Sign up for a half-hour pro bono consultation with a patent attorney. This…

Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own board and tiles if you can.

Beginning in June, the Friends of the Library will host book sales on the first Saturday of the month, from 1-5 p.m. in the meeting room. Used books are available daily on our Friends Book Sale cart, adjacent to the reference desk. Any time the…

Join us to create your own game and storyboard. Learn coding! The classes are taught by Granada Hills Charter High School Robodox Team, using SCRATCH, every first Saturday of 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., except July. Since July 4 is a holiday, the class…

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…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use.No…

Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and architecture of L.A.'s landmark downtown library.Meet your docent in the Main Lobby in front of the Library Store.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8.

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…

The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read.

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

Lights, Camera, Action!You're invited to an awesome celebration of young local filmmakers and their amazing creations! Come cheer them on as we screen the winning films, celebrate their creativity, and announce who takes home the top prizes in each…

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.

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming beginner's Argentine Tango dance instruction program. No prior dance experience is required to participate.

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…

Children are invited to join our STAR volunteer Kayla for reading one-on-one or in a small group in the children's area.

When Theremin player Edward Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from out of the air. In this unique musical history program, he reveals the 100-year-old story of the Theremin--the world's first electric instrument, which inspired the development…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to make kombucha and other fermented sodas at home safely. The session will include tasting samples and a kombucha zine. Please bring a clean pint or quart…

Do you want to make an impact on your community? Join the Washington Irving Branch Friends of the Library.Any questions, please call (323) 734-6303 or email wirvng@lapl.org.

Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow the pages to enjoy a scenic trek across a familiar city.

Please note: This event is off-site at the Audubon…

Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This service is free and open to the…