Events

The Library hosts free events every day. There's something for all ages and interests – browse our calendar to find something happening near you.

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Featured Events

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    Come See the Sun in a Solar Telescope!

    Weather permitting, a former NASA Engineer and a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador will set up a solar telescope outside the library this afternoon. If it looks cloudy on the day of the event, please call 818-367-6102 to ask if the event is postponed.

    • Sylmar
    • 9/22/2026
    • 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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    Los Angeles Libros Festival

    Los Angeles Libros Festival ofrecerá una entretenida programación con cuentacuentos, conciertos, autores, talleres, libros y comunidad. Entrada gratuita.

    The Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books, and community. Free and open to the general public.

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Storytimes

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    Toddler Storytime and Songs

    Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.
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    Babies and toddlers looking at a reader holding up a book

    Toddler Storytime

    Join us for Toddler Storytime for kids aged 18 months to 2 years old. There will be music, rhymes, bubbles, and books, of course!

    • Chinatown
    • 9/23/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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    Children's Storytime

    Children and their caregivers will read stories, sing songs and engage in meaningful play focused on lifelong learning, connection and literacy!

    • Los Feliz
    • 9/23/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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    Preschool Storytime

    Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
    • Platt
    • 9/23/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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