Events

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

We share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Sign-up is required.

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.

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.

Join us for engaging discussions at our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting!

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for our Mystery Book Club!

¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Están invitados a participar en el Círculo de lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo.

This is an online, mostly fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year. 

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.