Events Calendar

In this four-week Learning Circle, adults will learn about the basics of painting through short videos and handouts and talk about their art in oral or written form to improve their public speaking skills. All materials will be provided, but…

Children will learn about the work paleontologists do to find and identify fossils, then will sort through real matrix to find and identify fossil specimens to take home.

Join us as we learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls! Vietnamese spring rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles and wrapped in rice…

Join the Porter Ranch Teen Council to get involved at the library and make a difference in your community! We will collaborate on creative projects, plan events and activities for teens, earn community service hours, build leadership and teamwork…

Feeling crafty? Come by and design your own amulet or magnet out of shrinky-dink plastic and then watch the power of heat transform it. We have plenty of material for this program so bring all your friends.Everyone is welcome!

Parents and caregivers of children newborn to pre-crawlers are welcome to attend this 45 minute session of community gathering featuring gentle songs and movement.

Help your little one prepare for their future in kindergarten! We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

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…

Beat the heat and join us for a screening of the hit movie Zootopia 2. This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 108 minutes. Refreshments will be served. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers.

During the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges, and art projects to explore the universe with NASA. We learned about our home planet. Now it's time to learn…

Find out what happens when the ultimate soccer tournament and Shark Week collide!

Join us for this fun program where you'll create your own buttons for you to wear or share.

Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

This two-week class is for players new to the game of Mah Jongg. Learn the tiles, plays, structure, and etiquette of the game. Each Introduction to Mah Jongg class meets on the first two Tuesdays of most months. Learners are asked to commit to both…

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…

Join us for a teen interest film screening.

Build with us! Ages 4 years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site.

Join us for an afternoon storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. After storytime, we will create a Hug-a-Sloth craft.

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…

During the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges, and art projects to explore the universe with NASA. It's time to explore our nearest neighbor, the moon. Like…

Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Discover the cultural meaning behind these sweet treats while learning how to shape and fill them, including colorful, fruity…

Join us for a roll of the dice and an hour or so of fun and strategizing. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, this event is perfect for teens and adults of all ages. Come share some laughter and friendly competition with fellow…

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!