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Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Doug.

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.

Come listen to a story or practice reading with a STAR volunteer. This program is 1:1 or small groups and geared towards kids 4-6.

Storytime for children and their families. 

Join us on the second Friday of every month for the nonfiction book club.

Looking to discover something new? Join our monthly book club where the librarian picks the book and every month brings a different reading adventure. 

We will be discussing "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean to celebrate Central Library's 100th anniversary. Books are available to check out at the Circulation Desk.

Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. 



Check out The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and join the discussion on Saturday, September 12th.



The House on Mango Street is the remarkable story of Esperanza Cordero. Told in a series of vignettes – sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous–it is the story of a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago, inventing for herself who and what she will become. This gorgeous coming-of-age novel is a celebration of the power of telling one’s story and of being proud of where you’re from.

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Jennifer Niven's When We Were Monsters. A group of boarding school students attend a winter program where they experience a series of disturbing and bizarre lessons from their teacher.Copies available at the Reference Desk. E-books available via Libby.Chatsworth Teen Volunteers can receive service...

Local author discusses his acclaimed novel, Service, set in Echo Park

Eriq La Salle in conversation with Walter Mosley.

Join author Colin Asher for a book talk and signing of his newly published book, The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music.

Teens will hear from award-winning children's and young adult author, journalist, and television screenwriter Paula Yoo, who will discuss her advocacy against censorship and her experience writing about critical moments in American history and civil rights.

Listen to Zibby Owens as she discusses her memoir with Lori Gottlieb.

Join community archivist and #GraveTok creator Rosie Grant for a fascinating exploration of the unexpected intersection of food, history, and remembrance.