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

  • Artist Brenda Chi and a drawing of hers

    Your Author: Brenda Chi

    Join us to welcome multidisciplinary artist, Brenda Chi, who will present a drawing workshop and discuss her work, her journey as an artist, and the many inspirations that have influenced her in Los Angeles.

  • Friends of Silver Lake Library Art Book Sale

    Friends of the Library Art Book Sale

    The art lover's event of the year! Support your local branch by purchasing books from the Friends of the Silver Lake Library (FoSLL)'s gigantic collection of used art books.

    • Silver Lake
    • 8/15/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Storytimes

Book Clubs

  • World Literature Book Club

    World Literature Book Club

    Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selection is from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Delay and The Scribner of Contemporary Short Fiction.

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    Robertson Readers Book Club

    Join us every second Monday of the month for a lively and thought-provoking book discussion. Copies are available from checkout at the next meeting or at the Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome!  If you have any questions, please contact our Adult Librarian, Michele, at rbrtsn@lapl.org.  Join us for the...
    • Robertson
    • 8/10/2026
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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    Mystery Book Club

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

    • West Valley
    • 8/12/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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    Wilmington Book Club

    Join us as we discuss Summer Lovin' by Carly Phillips, and receive your books for next month as well.
    • Wilmington
    • 8/12/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Authors

  • Gisa Nico and her book

    Your Author: Gisa Nico

    Learn about the wonders of State and National Parks with author Adalgisa (Gisa) Nico, as well as their importance in preserving natural habitats and wildlife.

  • author portraits with book covers, and text reading transformative comics

    TRANSformative Comics

    Creativity abounds within the transgender and nonbinary community, especially through the medium of comics and graphic novels. This all-ages event features author talks from celebrated graphic novelists and more.

  • Best Selling Author Martin Dugard and Book Cover for the Long Run, April 2026.

    Author Talk: Martin Dugard

    Join the Los Angeles Public Library's Art, Music, and Recreation Department for an online conversation with author Martin Dugard as we celebrate the release of his latest book, The Long Run: Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool. Martin Dugard is...