Indie-Pendent Voices: A Celebration of Authors and Zines
Join us for a day of panel discussions, workshops, and other activities celebrating the written word, self-expression, and DIY culture. Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Central Library!
More Information
Parking
- The Los Angeles Public Library does not own or operate public parking facilities in the vicinity of the Central Library. Limited reduced-rate parking is available at the parking garage located at 524 South Flower St., directly underneath Central Library.
- Parking validation for this parking garage is available at the Information Desk. Parking validation rates of $1, payable at the parking garage only between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
- Westlawn Garage 524 S. Flower St.
- Flat rate with library validation $1
Public Transportation
- Public transportation is highly encouraged. The Metro A (Blue), B (Red), and D (Purple) Lines have stops near Central Library. Most buses that come downtown stop near the Central Library. Check the Metro website for rates, routes, and schedules.
- Downtown residents are encouraged to take the DASH "B" route to Central Library. Service runs every 10 minutes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit ladottransit.com/dash for more info.
How much is admission?
The event is free and open to all. All activities, author programs, and workshops are free.
Do I need to register?
No, but select in-person programs have limited capacity and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where will the event take place?
Indie-Pendent Voices will take place in various areas of the Los Angeles Central Library, including the Taper Auditorium Lobby and Courtyards, International Languages department, Octavia Lab, Meeting Room A, and Meeting Room B.
Is there going to be food?
The festival will not be providing food; however, there are many food options in Downtown Los Angeles around Central Library.
Do I need a library card?
A library card is not needed to attend the event. If you don’t already have a Los Angeles Public Library card, we encourage you to sign up for one at the Circulation Desk located on the first floor. Library cards are free for California residents, and the Los Angeles Public Library no longer charges late fines! Parking validation is available at the library's Information Desk (first floor). Patrons can obtain validation upon presenting a valid library card.
Will I be able to purchase books?
Yes, The Library Store will be in the Taper Auditorium Lobby from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., selling select Indie Author and Zine titles. The books will also be available for sale at the Library Store, located on the first floor, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Is the festival ADA-compliant?
Yes. Central Library is fully accessible throughout the building. Flower and Fifth Street entrances have ramps. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.