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

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Your Author: Brenda Chi

Join us to welcome multidisciplinary artist, Brenda Chi, who will present a drawing workshop and discuss her work, her journey as an artist, and the many inspirations that have influenced her in Los Angeles.
- location: Cypress Park
- date: 8/13/2026
- time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friends of the Library Art Book Sale

The art lover's event of the year! Support your local branch by purchasing books from the Friends of the Silver Lake Library (FoSLL)'s gigantic collection of used art books.
- location: Silver Lake
- date: 8/15/2026
- time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cookies, Codes, and Chronology

Participants will learn about the Navajo Code Talkers while baking pumpkin maple cookies.
- location: Mar Vista
- date: 8/15/2026
- time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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StoryWalk®: Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan

Join us every Monday this summer at Linnie Canal Park, also known as the Duck Playground, located on the Venice Canals, for a series titled Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan. Come to read, discuss, and enjoy the art!
- location: Venice
- date: 7/16/2026 - 8/13/2026
- time: All Day
Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool! StoryWalk®

Bilingual StoryWalk® for families!
- location: Robert Louis Stevenson
- date: 8/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- time: All Day
Toddler Storytime and Songs

Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.
- location: West Los Angeles
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler/Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Cynthia for stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- location: Westchester - Loyola Village
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Toddler Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for young children and their caregivers. The room will be open from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for play and socializing before and after the program. This event is recommended for children up to 3 years old. *Please note that there will be...
- location: Palms - Rancho Park
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 10:30 AM
Storytime

Join us for storytime with scarves, shakers, songs, and more. Open for kids 0-5.
- location: Porter Ranch
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Mystery Book Club

Join us for engaging discussions at our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting!
- location: West Valley
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wilmington Book Club

Join us as we discuss Summer Lovin' by Carly Phillips, and receive your books for next month as well.
- location: Wilmington
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Loyola Village Book Club Discussion

Join the Loyola Village Book Club in the Community Room to discuss Table for Two: Fictions by Amor Towles. New members are welcome.
- location: Westchester - Loyola Village
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mystery Book Club

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for our Mystery Book Club!Upcoming meetings:August 12 - The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 9 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa MaxwellOctober 14 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
- location: Sylmar
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Book Club

This is an online mostly fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year.
- location: Pacoima
- date: 8/12/2026
- time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Aphasia Book Club

Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy a good book. For more information and zoom link, contact fschwarz@lapl.org.
- location: Echo Park
- date: 8/13/2026
- time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Forgotten History of the Academy Awards With Manny Pacheco

Manny Pacheco, author & radio reporter (KNX 1070 am), will discuss his Forgotten History of the Academy Awards from his Forgotten Hollywood book series.
- location: Van Nuys
- date: 8/18/2026
- time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TRANSformative Comics

Creativity abounds within the transgender and nonbinary community, especially through the medium of comics and graphic novels. This all-ages event features author talks from celebrated graphic novelists and more.
- location: Central Library
- date: 8/22/2026
- time: All Day
Author Book Talk: Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles

Join us for an engaging book talk featuring local author Danny Jensen, as he discusses his latest work, Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food.
- location: Little Tokyo
- date: 8/22/2026
- time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
International Baseball Panel Discussion & Book Signing

Join us for an exciting hybrid panel discussion and book signing celebrating international baseball!
- location: Central Library
- date: 8/22/2026
- time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Author Talk: Martin Dugard

Join the Los Angeles Public Library's Art, Music, and Recreation Department for an online conversation with author Martin Dugard as we celebrate the release of his latest book, The Long Run: Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool. Martin Dugard is...
- location: Central Library
- date: 8/26/2026
- time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Author Eric Nusbaum Discusses Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between

The Echo Park Historical Society and the Friends of Elysian Park are excited to present author Eric Nusbaum discussing his award-winning 2020 book Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between.
- location: Edendale
- date: 8/29/2026
- time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM