The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Events and Exhibits at the Los Angeles Public Library

storywalk city and park landscape and Park to Playa book cover
Available for viewing Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow...
Women are waving their arms while exercising.
Saturdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Join us for great exercise and fun!To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.
STAR Reader in green vest holding up picture book and reading to families and children
Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday!
A group of young children sit on a rug while being read to by an adult.
Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times...
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 a group of smiling 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.
A black and white printed card, a linoleum block, and a red handled carving tool, and a red handled brayer.
May 23, 10 a.m.
Celebrate Central Library's 100th birthday by learning how to design, carve, and print a linoleum block as a broadside print or greeting...
A person working on a sewing machine.
May 23, 10 a.m.
Join the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club and learn the fundamentals of sewing using a machine! All materials provided...
A seated volunteer reads a story to a group of seated children
Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Denise. Take home a free book after reading with Denise three...
Children are waiving their arms while exercising.
Saturdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check...

All Events (Events Calendar)

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