Events Calendar

Join us to learn basic embroidery and contribute to a collaborative artwork inspired by Palisadian oral histories and the local landscape. No experience is needed, and the workshop welcomes ages 12 and up. Bring a spirit of creativity and openness…

Celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Donald Bruce Kaufman-Brentwood Branch Library! Multi-talented actor and comedian Duffy Hudson dons the persona of George Burns to present an afternoon of laughter and stories from the life of a true icon of…

Postmarked from L.A. 2026 Summer Reading Program invites you to learn how to grow your own food at home, no matter your space or experience level. This beginner-friendly workshop covers the essentials of starting a garden, including soil, seeds…

A group of friends is going through a midlife crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth, but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. A fun, action-packed, comedy movie. Rated PG-13.Starring: Jack Black, Paul Rudd…

Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make kombucha and other fermented sodas at home. The presentation includes tasting samples and a kombucha zine. 

Please bring a clean pint or…

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

Knit and crochet with others. Bring your own projects to work on or learn beginning fundamentals of knitting and crocheting.

Learn new games or play your old favorites at our monthly game day! Volunteers are available to help.

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.

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

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.

Jewelry designer Imani will teach you basic steps to make your own necklace.

Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers, or a variety of almost any kind of paper. Participants will make small sheets of unique handmade paper and use…

The award-winning AlmaNova Duo, flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic, invites us on an adventure into Balkan music, with its youthful energy and resilience, haunting melodies and rich harmonies, jubilant rhythms, and virtuosic melodic…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of soft cheeses at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a yogurt, butter, and cheese zine. Ages…

Acclaimed author discusses her new novel.

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

Learn the basics of 3D printing in the Koreatown Media Lab and 3D modeling in Tinkercad. Completed 3D projects will be printed to pick up later.

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…

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.