Events Calendar

Join us in celebrating America's 250th with a captivating journey through our nation’s rich and diverse musical heritage! Renowned multi-instrumentalist, singer, and storyteller Craig Newton will lead you through a vibrant selection of music, each…

Celebrate the Central Library's 100th birthday by creating zines about the Roaring Twenties! L.A. Zinefest will demonstrate how to create mini-zines that participants can fill with their own stories, thoughts, or poetry related to Los Angeles from…

Join the Library and the Post Office to learn how a letter gets mailed accross the county. We will also write post cards to library friends in another state!

Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Join us for a hands-on safari around the world program to meet reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods of all sizes. Learn about various feeding habits and get the chance to safely hold some of the animals.
All ages are welcome.This program was made…

Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Create and decorate your own paper doll using supplies provided. All ages are welcome to attend!Don't forget to sign up for our Summer With the Library Challenge and receive prizes while supplies last…

Toddlers-age 6 are invited to wear old clothes to paint on a variety of surfaces and structures! This program will take place outside using tempera paint.

Chomp away at summer and join us for a fun take-homecraft! We will be using Popsicle sticks and chenille stems to make silly alligators. Hope to see you later, alligators!

Join a team of librarians in a fun storytime, puppet show, and craft as we celebrate the Summer with the Library.

Design your own custom tote bag using colorful fabric markers, stencils, and summer-inspired art! Create a bag for beach days, books, shopping, or everyday use while showing off your personal style. Ages 9-18.

Join us to celebrate the Central Library's 100th anniversary with crafts made from vintage catalog cards!

Join master storyteller Karen Golden as she takes you on a storytelling and musical adventure up your street and around the world!Open to all families.

Join us for an engaging workshop featuring Self Help Graphics. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of relief printing using foam blocks you can draw on directly. Experienced artists will guide you through creating…

Join us for a fun bubble show by Bubblemania and explore the science of bubbles.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Kids will be taught two quick and easy (and fun!) craft projects. Make something cute to take home.

Join the Reptile Family at the library and embark on a hands-on safari around the world program to meet reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods of all sizes. Learn about various feeding habits and get the chance to safely hold some of the animals.
All…

Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding, well polished act with astonishing sleight of hand and fun comedy for all ages.

Join us for a variety of games, including board, card, video, and block-coding games.

Get ready for an exciting, high-energy jump rope show packed with amazing tricks, double-dutch, fun games, and chances to join in! This one-hour program is all about having fun, staying active, and believing in yourself—even when things feel tough…

Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. An adult must accompany children under 13.

Children will learn about the role of architects and the importance of picking the right materials for each job. They will build a structure using provided materials, discuss what their structure is used for, then test to see if it survives a…

Learn the art of puppetry from and expert and create your own to take home.

Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Mid-Valley Branch Library.On…

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…