Events and Exhibits at the Los Angeles Public Library

Families listening to a story in library.
December 6, 2 a.m. - 4 a.m.
Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Mr. Matthew! Earn a free book with every three...
Storywalk header and book cover for Waa’aka’ The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun
Thursdays through Sundays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a...
smiling women exercising and dancing
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Come join us for great exercise and fun!Please note, we will not have Zumba class on the following dates:Saturday, November 8
A dozen colorful untitled hardback books standing upright.
December 6, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Mar Vista Branch Library will be selling gently used books, DVDs, and CDs. We have a large selection for readers of all...
Group of young kids sit on floor rugs listening to a story.
Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and...
room full of books
December 6, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
The Friends of the Van Nuys Branch Library is hosting a used book sale, with books, CDs, and DVDs available at bargain prices.This is a...
santa reading a book
December 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books are available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other items...
STAR volunteer reading to children
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending...
Close-up of two hands resting on an open journal, with the right hand holding a pen to write.
First Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Writers and aspiring writers, join us for a group that supports writing endeavors of all genres: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and memoir....
Two photos: books on a table and two woman browsing books on a table
December 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stop by for our huge book sale. You will find a selection of carefully curated, gently used books (including kids' books and art books)...

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