Events and Exhibits at the Los Angeles Public Library

An illustrated cityscape sits beyond a green rolling park with trees and trails dotting the landscape. The heading reads, Storywalk at Travel Town. To the right, on a blue background, a cover of the book Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis is shown.
March 19 thru April 29
Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive Dennis....
Ceiling of the Central Library Rotunda.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
globe chandelier located in the Central Library rotunda
Sundays at 3 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
stacks of books and open book with eyeglasses resting on top
April 29, 10 a.m.
Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from The Ecco Anthology of...
Woman reading to toddler
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3.Please note: There will be no Storytime on April 8. However,...
scattered arts and crafts supplies
April 2024, During Library Hours
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with a take-home craft and make your own paper tea lantern!
An illustrated cityscape sits beyond a green rolling park with trees and trails dotting the landscape. The heading reads, Storywalk at Travel Town. To the right, on a blue background, a cover of the book Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis is shown.
March 19 thru April 29
Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive Dennis....
Musician poses with a guitar
April 29, 10 a.m.
The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45-minute class, kids and parents spend quality...
Group of young kids sit on floor rugs listening to a story
April 29, 10:30 a.m.
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to storytime with Children's Librarian Jennifer. Children can enjoy stories,...
Toddler sits under a colorful parachute in a play space with colorful mats covering the floor.
Mondays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy...

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Exhibits

colorful cartoon of a city skyline with a park in the foreground
Various
Explore the world, move your body, and read a story at the same time! StoryWalks® are a fun and innovative way to engage young readers and...
On the set of "The Woman Racket" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sir Jagjit Singh of India (in the center with moustache) is surrounded by a group of young starlets and chorus girls, including Sally Starr (standing, fourth from left), Ann Dvorak (standing, fifth from left), and Blanche Sweet (standing, third from right).
March 22, 2024 to September 22, 2024, Central Library
History & Genealogy Department
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was the movie studio known for “More stars than there are in heaven.” During its heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s,...

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