Events Calendar

Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles. Build whatever you imagine! This program is intended for children ages 3 and older.

Join animation professional Evan Burse in a hands-on class, and learn how to draw the Mandalorian and Grogu!This program is generously funded by the Platt Friends of the Library.

Ever wonder how full-size entertainment robots come to life? Join us for an exciting live presentation and demonstration, diving into the fascinating world of animatronics! Get up close with multiple full-size robots, learn about the materials used…

Join us for snacks, crafts, and a free screening of Zootopia 2! Enjoy a family-friendly movie rated PG.

Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas.

Join guest performer Snooknuk for a magical pop musical adventure that brings joy, learning, and fun for the whole family! "Snooknuk and Friends Live" will take kids and parents on an interactive journey featuring original songs that promote empathy…

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Learn some simple Origami (Japanese art of paper folding) with supplies provided. All ages are welcome to attend! Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge and receive prizes…

Come to the library for an interactive educational and entertaining program on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize the audience with creations of shimmering…

Our friends from Fire Station 50 will visit with their fire truck and help us learn all about a firefighter's job!

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Rebecca. Children can read to Miss Rebecca, or Miss Rebecca can read to them. Readers will take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our…

Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved indoors.Please note: this event takes place off-site…

Join us for songs, stories, and a shared playtime!

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.

LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) will provide presentations, interactive games, and a free mobile app to teach patrons of all ages how to properly sort their waste and be more sustainable.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

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

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…

Join us for Art Era, as our friend Jazz guides everyone through watercolor painting. Recommended for ages 5-11. This program may be canceled or postponed without notice. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library…

Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access