Events Calendar

Beth Sussman is an internationally renowned classical pianist who is a Juilliard School graduate and has performed at Lincoln Center, Dorothy Chandler, and many other venues. We are so fortunate to have Beth performing the music of Joplin, Ellington…

In a suburban Brussels school, literature teacher Amal empowers her students through reading and free speech. However, her choice to teach the works of poet Abu Nuwas sparks a dangerous confrontation with the community. (111 min.)

Join us for our Summer Movies series featuring the beloved 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland. People of all ages are welcome to attend. Follow Dorothy as she is swept away to the magical land of Oz, where she befriends a Scarecrow…

Join artist-in-residence Natalie M. Godinez and library staff at the Palisades Branch Library to digitize photographs, ephemera, or objects important to your Pacific Palisades history. Bring items from the 2025 fire or other meaningful pieces to…

Join us for a monthly board game night at the Venice Library! Bring your friends or meet new ones as we play classics like Monopoly and Scrabble, along with modern favorites such as Catan, Splendor, and Ticket to Ride. You're welcome to bring your…

Drag Storytime is just what it sounds like! A drag performer reading books to kids that explore themes of inclusivity, self-expression and joy. The program begins with a drag storyteller explaining that drag is dress up and imagination coming to life…

Join the Friends of the Echo Park Branch Library for an online discussion of the memoir They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

A hilarious comedy that can’t be missed.A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing, conservative parents. Rated R.Starring: Robin Williams…

Join in the celebration of 100 years of Central Library by reading a book that was published in 1926 when Central Library opened! Copies of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie can be checked out at the West Valley Reference Desk. Then join…

Join us for a workshop on how to draw your own characters. This event is led by teens and is recommended for ages 7 to 12. All supplies will be provided.

Learn how to make beautiful, fluffy pom-poms. They are easy and fun to make. This workshop is designed for ages 8 and up. The library will have all the supplies-just bring your creativity.

Join us in remembering and honoring with Pride the local people and places that are important to the LGBTQ history of Silver Lake. We will show a variety of documentary films that are in our collection as well as publicly available through local…

Join Los Angeles musician Cate Kennan for a concert of compositions for synthesizer, drawn from her debut album of melodic miniatures, The Arbitrary Dimension of Dreams. This concert will take place in the Sports Room of Central Library's Art…

Join us for a special event dedicated to the power of the spoken word and music. We invite you to listen to five of our talented local poets and musicians (Alejandro Molina, Jesus Noyola, Pablo Martinez, Rafael Lamas, and Xochipilli Spirit) as they…

BambinO, is a unique opera created for babies aged 6–18 months. This baby interactive performance tells the story of a mother hen who explores the world with her intrepid hatchling. Little ones will be encouraged to try their own bird calling…

Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families! Use your imagination to create items for display at the library. Tables are open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday, June 22, to Thursday, June 25.

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

Join Emmy instructor Lam to discover the ancient decorative art of Chinese lantern making. Students will create their own lanterns while exploring the significance of lanterns in various Chinese festivals.This program was made possible with the…

Learn the basics of technology! The workshop is recommended for adults that want to build essential digital skills. No experience or equipment needed. This 8-hour training (two 4-hour sessions) will help you build confidence with everyday technology…

BambinO is a unique opera created for babies aged 6–18 months.

Caregivers, if your child is a confident walker but just learning about sports, this beginner's soccer practice is for you. Children will learn which part of their feet to use, how to do basic stretches, and how to try scoring a goal with foam soccer…

Join us for a Pride Month-themed MakerSpace to create 3D items, sewing projects, zines, stickers, and buttons.

Learn how to make and break a secret code! Spell out a special message on a bracelet.

Join us for a creative, inclusive, and relaxing coloring activity that celebrates diversity, self-love, and pride.