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  • a woman wearing a mustard sweater and grey apron is holding a loaf of bread.  She is standing a store with with shelves of bread and baked goods for sale

    Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources for Your Business

    If you are a small business owner or woman entrepreneur and have questions about starting or growing your business, we encourage you to attend.

    • Online
    • Date: 10/7/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Portrait of author, Alicia Maher, cutting tomatoes on a cutting board in a kitchen

    Alicia Maher, “Guatemala to Panama” (Culinary Historians of Southern California)

    Join the Culinary Historians of Southern California as they explore Central America's vibrant cuisine with Alicia Maher.

    • Date: 10/10/2026
    • Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: Central Library
  • Hank Greenberg in Detroit Uniform with baseball bat

    The Hank Greenberg Dilemma: Play or Pray

    Join Arnold Weiss as he highlights Hank Greenberg's inspiring journey as America's first Jewish sports superstar, overcoming antisemitism, pursuing Babe Ruth's home run record, and demonstrating his faith by sitting out a key game on Yom Kippur.

    • Date: 10/10/2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Location: West Los Angeles
  • Image from the poster of the documentary, The Librarians.

    "The Librarians" – On Censorship and Book Bans

    A screening of the documentary "The Librarians" directed Kim A Snyder, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the director.

    • Date: 10/11/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • Hank Greenberg holds bat in Detroit Tigers uniform

    Hank Greenberg: Hero of Heroes

    As the World Series approaches, let's go back in time to learn about the first Jewish baseball star.

    • Date: 10/13/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Location: Studio City
  • Several red, white, and blue buttons with the word vote written in black letters.

    Ballot Measures Pros & Cons

    Join Rosemary Enzer of The League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles for a nonpartisan discussion of pros and cons for the state-wide and local ballot measures.

    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Encino - Tarzana
  • Several red, white, and blue buttons with the word vote written in black.

    California Ballot Measures

    Mona Field, past president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles, presents a nonpartisan analysis of California's state ballot measures appearing on the upcoming November 3 ballot.



    • Date: 10/14/2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Location: Eagle Rock
  • man holding a python snake

    Thor's Reptile Family

    2026 LA Nature Quest is here! Get ready for a scaly, slithery adventure as we welcome Thor’s Reptile Family to the Library!

    • Date: 10/15/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Valley Plaza
  • collage of 4 people and a film still

    LA Made x Clockshop Presents: Love Letters to Northeast L.A.

    LA Made and Clockshop present a special screening of two animated shorts by Elizabeth Ito— Saving Ariva and Somos NELA.

    • Date: 10/18/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • The Farm family, 1969

    In Case You Missed It: Counterculture Photography of the 60s and 70s

    Meet photographer Jerry de Wilde, co-founder of "The Farm", a creative collective of artists, actors, writers filmmakers and poets in the Hollywood Hills. Join us for stories and images of the residents of The Farm, and experience the counterculture…

    • Date: 10/21/2026
    • Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • Hank Greenberg in front of Detroit Tigers logo.

    Hank Greenberg: Baseball Hero

    Hear the story of Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers.

    • Date: 10/28/2026
    • Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Location: Westwood Branch Library
  • John McLean Allan playing the Scotland bagpipes dressed in his clan's tartans.

    The Scotland Bagpipes With John McLean Allan

    Hear the Scotland bagpipes played, dance a jig or reel to them, and learn about their history and influence in Scotland.

    • Date: 11/3/2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location: Sunland - Tujunga
  • Exterior view of a the LA Law library building

    LA Law Library Staff Member - In the Library

    Speak with an LA Law Library staff member to learn about researching your legal issue with trustworthy free legal resources available locally via the Internet and LA Law Library, services and programs available through LA Law Library, classes taught…

    • Date: 11/6/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Van Nuys
  • Sharon Udasin and her book

    Book Discussion With Sharon Udasin

    Colorado-based reporter Sharon Udasin will present her recent book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, which traces an ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity and community devastation, based on original…

    • Date: 11/6/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
  • tween using laptop

    Learn Coding: Create Your Own Game & Storyboard

    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…

    • Date: 11/7/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM
    • Location: Mid-Valley
  • colorful rebozos on display in a library

    LA Made: History of Mexican Rebozos

    Explore the History of Rebozos, which looks like a cross between a scarf and a shawl; an important item for women in Mexico and around the world, making a distinct cultural statement.

    • Date: 11/7/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Cypress Park
  • Picture of Ernie Pyle at a typewriter

    Arnie Weiss Presents: Ernie Pyle - War Correspondent

    In this Veteran's Day tribute, master storyteller Arnie Weiss presents dramatic readings from Ernie Pyle's War Correspondent days in World War II.

    • Date: 11/8/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Location: West Los Angeles
  • Jim Chevalier and a medieval painting

    Medieval Food Before "Medieval Food" (Culinary Historians of Southern California)

    Author Jim Chevallier explores the history of medieval food.

    • Date: 11/14/2026
    • Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: Central Library
  • Blue bird in the wild, on a branch

    Birds, Dinosaurs, Beaks, and Feet

    Birding event for Children.

    • Date: 11/19/2026
    • Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Chatsworth
  • Blue bird in the wild, on a branch.
    Blue bird in the wild, on a branch

    Using Your Phone to Learn About Birds

    Birding event for Adults and Teens, using your phone to bird in the area.

    • Date: 11/21/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Chatsworth
  • Diego Rivera

    LA Made: Diego Rivera: Coloring the Stories of the Maya Peoples

    Join Dr. Gloria Arjona as she presents - Diego Rivera: Coloring the Stories of the Maya Peoples. In this easy-to-understand approach to the complex Mayan world Dr Arjona will regale the audience with a wide repertoire of songs from Mexico and Central…

    • Date: 11/21/2026
    • Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location: Sherman Oaks
  • Exterior view of a the LA Law library building

    LA Law Library Staff Member - In the Library

    Speak with an LA Law Library staff member to learn about researching your legal issue with trustworthy free legal resources available locally via the Internet and LA Law Library, services and programs available through LA Law Library, classes taught…

    • Date: 12/4/2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Van Nuys
  • tween using laptop

    Learn Coding: Create Your Own Game & Storyboard

    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…

    • Date: 12/5/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM
    • Location: Mid-Valley
  • Ken Albala holding a wine glass

    Ken Albala, “A World of Fermentation” (Culinary Historians of Southern California)

    Learn all about fermentation and its history.

    • Date: 12/19/2026
    • Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: Central Library
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