The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas.

Events and Exhibits at the Los Angeles Public Library

Families listening to a story in library.
December 20, 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...
A grouping of multicolored books arranged in a random way.
3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents...
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...
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...
Young female teacher, volunteer reads to young kids
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times.
Image of LEGO robot in foreground with a blurred image of a youth maker in the background.
December 20, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Team members from the Eagle Rock High School "Rockbotics" Club will be hosting an introduction to LEGO Mindstorms for students ages 6-16....
StoryWalk heading with image of Polar Express picture book cover.
Tuesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a...
A grouping of multicolored books arranged in a random way
December 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
While the Brentwood Branch nears its reopening on Dec. 26, the Friends of KBBL are hosting their Annual Holiday Book Sale outside, in front...
Girl reading to a shaggy, curious dog.
December 20, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Reading practice for grade school children. Reading to a friendly, nonjudgmental dog takes away the anxiety and makes reading fun. 

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