Events and Exhibits at the Los Angeles Public Library

two people sitting cross legged in meditation

Fridays at 10 a.m.

Energy connects your mind and body. Through our guided practice, you can develop energy awareness, which helps promote peace of mind,...

two hands in the air holding up a wireframe brain with clouds in the background

Van Nuys Branch Library

Fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 noon

MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services

MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income individuals...

Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library

Fourth Fridays at 10 a.m.

Instructor-led Mindful Meditation

Join us for a free monthly meditation session on the fourth Friday of the month.Please note the October session will take place on Friday,...

An illustrated cityscape sits beyond a green rolling park with trees and trails dotting the landscape. The heading reads, Storywalk at Travel Town. To the right, on a blue background, a cover of the book Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis is shown.

Offsite

March 19 thru April 29

Travel Town StoryWalk: Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis

Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive Dennis....

Chatsworth Branch Library

Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Friday Seated Exercises

Join us for seated exercises. Learn new exercises, keep healthy, and meet new friends within the safety of the library.

Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library

April 26, 10:30 a.m.

Vinyasa Yoga Class

Vinyasa yoga focuses on flow, breathing, and connection, all of which reduce stress and improve general health. A yoga class for all levels...

A woman in a yellow and white shirt and black pants sits on the floor, playing a guitar and singing. Three children sit on either side of her, all holding yellow maracas in their hands. The child on the right is wearing a red shirt, a red hat, and yellow shorts. The boy on the left is wearing a red shirt and black pants, and the girl to his left is wearing a light orange dress.

Little Tokyo Branch Library

April 26, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Baila Baila

The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. Kids and parents spend quality time together while they dance...

Volunteer reads to a group of kids and adults.

Studio City Branch Library

Fridays at 11 a.m.

Read With STAR Volunteer Robin

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Robin. Take home a free book after coming to...

Online - Central Library

Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Chinese for Beginners

Are you ready to embark on a journey of language discovery? Then sign up to join us on our next exciting session designed for beginners in...

Monarch butterflies overwintering in a pine tree.

Studio City Branch Library

Available During Library Hours (While Supplies Last)

Free Milkweed Giveaway

Did you know that migratory monarch butterfly populations are threatened by habitat destruction and climate change? You can help support...

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Exhibits

colorful cartoon of a city skyline with a park in the foreground

StoryWalk®

Various

Explore the world, move your body, and read a story at the same time! StoryWalks® are a fun and innovative way to engage young readers and...

On the set of "The Woman Racket" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sir Jagjit Singh of India (in the center with moustache) is surrounded by a group of young starlets and chorus girls, including Sally Starr (standing, fourth from left), Ann Dvorak (standing, fifth from left), and Blanche Sweet (standing, third from right).

March 22, 2024 to September 22, 2024, Central Library

MGM at 100: the Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Grandest Studio

History & Genealogy Department

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was the movie studio known for “More stars than there are in heaven.” During its heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s,...

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