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

  • Children holding a stone molcajete.

    Autry-in-Residence: Tongva

    Guided by trained Autry educators, participants explore objects, natural materials, and images to discover how the Tongva, the first peoples of the Los Angeles region, continue to draw on their deep knowledge of the land and environment.

    • Malabar
    • 9/24/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • A child reads a book in the garden with the Central Library behind them.

    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

  • A young boy sitting in a library holds open a book for a white, shaggy dog while an encouraging woman looks on.

    BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog

    Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to allow for multiple participants.

    • Studio City
    • 9/23/2026
    • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Children listening

    Read With STAR Volunteer Judi

    Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times.

    • Granada Hills
    • 9/23/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • A woman wearing a STAR volunteer vest holds up a picture book in a library

    STAR Reader

    Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

    • Porter Ranch
    • 9/23/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Smiling person wears a purple apron with the word STAR on it. The person is standing in front of library shelves and holding up a picture book.

    STAR Readers

    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Barbara, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

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