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

  • Dan Santat and his 2 books Don’t Trust Fish and Sashimi

    Your Author: Dan Santat

    The Los Angeles Public Library is proud to present award-winning author/illustrator (and this year’s Summer with the Library artist) Dan Santat! He will be discussing his writing and illustrating career, including his newest titles, Don’t Trust Fish and A Fishboy Named... Sashimi. Thank you to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles...

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    Central Library Soccer Celebration: L101 vs L102, Bronze Final

    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 the FIFA World Cup 26™! From June 11...

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Storytimes

  • Children listening to a story.

    Preschool Story Time

    Join our Children's Librarian for a free, enjoyable 20-minute story time that includes songs, flannel stories, and picture books. After story time, there will be 10 minutes of group playtime. Please enter through the side door to the right of the Library's main entrance. This event is recommended for children...
    • Playa Vista
    • 7/16/2026
    • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Babies and toddlers looking at a reader holding up a book

    Baby & Toddler Storytime

    Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.
    • Arroyo Seco
    • 7/16/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Baby sits on a colorful floor in front of an equally colorful parachute.

    Baby & Me

    Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. 
  • volunteer reader for children

    Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe

    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.

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    Read With STAR Volunteer Angela

    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.
    • Van Nuys
    • 7/16/2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Book Clubs

  • An assortment of hardcover books in standing position

    Aphasia Book Club

    Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy a good book. For more information and zoom link, contact fschwarz@lapl.org.
    • Echo Park
    • 7/16/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Stacks of books surrounding three opened books scattered on top of each other with a pair of glasses resting on one of the opened books.

    Book Club: The Night Travelers

    Join us for a conversation about The Night Travelers, by Armando Lucas. Berlin, 1931: Ally Keller, a talented young poet, is alone and scared when she gives birth to a mixed-race daughter she names Lilith. As the Nazis rise to power, Ally knows she must keep her baby in the shadows...
    • Fairfax
    • 7/20/2026
    • 11:00 AM
  • kids reading a book together

    My 1st Book Club

    Are you excited to flex those new reading skills? Come and share your love of reading early chapter books.This month we will be reading The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White. It is available to check out at the circulation desk.
    • Northridge
    • 7/20/2026
    • 4:00 PM
  • mug and open book sitting by the water

    Boardwalk Bookworms

    Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a lively discussion of our current selection. 

    • Venice
    • 7/21/2026
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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    1926 Book Club for Central 100

    Read and discuss Nella Larson's short stories published in 1926 in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Central Library.

    • Venice
    • 7/21/2026
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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