The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.

LA Made

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LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the City.

Season 10: June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026


Upcoming Events


close up of sourdough loaf and starter
November 8, 2025 11:00 AM
In Brie's workshops, participants engage hands-on in developing important culinary and food safety practices, all while creating various...


a stack of handmade paper and a women showing kids how to make paper
November 8, 2025 11:00 AM
Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers,...


legs and feet dancing in a row
November 8, 2025 12:00 PM
Soul or urban line dances such as the wobble, cupid shuffle, cha cha slide, zydeco slide, biker's shuffle, or booty call are similar to...


dreamcatcher against a sparkly blue background
November 8, 2025 2:00 PM
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by decorating your very own dream catcher. Danli supplies all project materials, which include...


Martin Espino in Native Headress
November 8, 2025 3:30 PM
Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting ancient music from the deserts, rainforests...


Christopher Garcia playing musical instruments
November 8, 2025 4:00 PM
Musician Christopher Garcia presents original compositions with Indigenous breath, percussion, and string instruments of Mesoamerica and...


Brie holding a container of vegetables
November 12, 2025 3:00 PM
In Brie's workshops, participants engage hands-on in developing important culinary and food safety practices, all while creating various...


Two outstretched arms covered in black henna tattoos
November 12, 2025 4:30 PM
Join Khushboo Manchanda, a Henna artist for 8 years, as she teaches about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna, and get your own...


close up of tango dancers feet
November 13, 2025 3:00 PM
Join us for an instrumental concert, classical guitar, partly solo, partly accompanied by backing vocals. The audience will get acquainted...


a set of hands coloring in a piece of tin work
November 13, 2025 3:00 PM
Hojalata—or the art of embossing tin—is a popular art form used to decorate homes, shops, and trees throughout Mexico. These creations are...


victoria steger in front of flower displays
November 13, 2025 4:00 PM
Using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles, guests will be led through the process of designing and painting custom...


a women displaying clay sculptures
November 13, 2025 5:00 PM
How can innovation and invention help us manifest the future we want? Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an...


spring rolls and the la made logo in the top corner
November 13, 2025 6:30 PM
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy...


taro and tom playing classical guitar
November 13, 2025 6:30 PM
The Duo of Tom Foster and Taro Wayama presents an enchanting mix of guitar music, which spans the centuries and combines traditional...


a stack of handmade paper and a women showing kids how to make paper
November 15, 2025 10:00 AM
Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers,...


legs and feet dancing in a row
November 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Soul or urban line dances such as the wobble, cupid shuffle, cha cha slide, zydeco slide, biker's shuffle, or booty call are similar to...


drawing of amber navarro against a lavender background
November 15, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ambar Navarro is a Texan artist based in Los Angeles. She attended the California Institute of the Arts and earned a B.F.A. in Experimental...


a set of hands coloring in a piece of tin work
November 15, 2025 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out...


willie sutton getting arrested
November 15, 2025 2:00 PM
Noted storyteller Arnold Weiss will present the fascinating and rollicking story of Willie Sutton, a notorious bank robber and prison...


kids making clay cups
November 15, 2025 3:00 PM
Within the Art Era program, we will dive into the fundamentals of art and creativity. Audiences will have a chance to explore different...


Martin Espino in Native Headress
November 16, 2025 2:00 PM
Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting ancient music from the deserts, rainforests...


kids making clay cups
November 16, 2025 2:00 PM
Within the Art Era program, we will dive into the fundamentals of art and creativity. Audiences will have a chance to explore different...


Paul Stein at a piano
November 19, 2025 6:00 PM
The world of classical music comes alive through the works of Beethoven and Mozart. A member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 36 years,...


rice balls and the la made logo in the top corner
December 4, 2025 3:30 PM
Learn how to make Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap (literally 'fist rice'). These fun and flavorful rice balls are often mixed with...


Lily Press and Simon Linn-Gerstein
December 6, 2025 3:00 PM
Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present intimate salon-style concerts with programs...


Daryl Gussin on a red and grey newspaper style background
December 11, 2025 6:00 PM
Join Daryl Gussin, managing editor of Razorcake, for this fanzine-making workshop. This program will introduce participants to the...


taro and tom playing classical guitar
December 13, 2025 2:00 PM
The Duo of Tom Foster and Taro Wayama presents an enchanting mix of guitar music, which spans the centuries and combines traditional...


hand crafted holiday cards
December 15, 2025 2:00 PM
Join us for a paper-crafting class on making cards and a 3D paper-crafting project, suitable for all skill levels, using high-quality...


Chef Jess Wang speaking to people at the dinner table.
December 20, 2025 1:30 PM
Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic...


Heather Nevell doing a sound bath
December 22, 2025 6:30 PM
Sound bathing is a form of meditation, a massage for your brain, using crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes, and other modalities. The...


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