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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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Storytimes

  • An illustration of a city park and sky with the text "Storywalk at the library" beside the cover of Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan

    StoryWalk: Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan

    Join us every Monday this summer at Linnie Canal Park, also known as the Duck Playground, located on the Venice Canals, for a series titled Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan. Come to read, discuss, and enjoy the art!

    • Venice
    • 7/16/2026 - 8/13/2026
    • All Day
  • A group of children sit and listen to a story being read by a volunteer.

    Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy

    Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.
    • Brentwood
    • 7/20/2026
    • 10:00 AM
  • babies sitting on the floor looking up

    Baby and Toddler Storytime

    Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.
    • Northridge
    • 7/20/2026
    • 10:30 AM
  • A story is being read to children.

    Children's Storytime

    Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys.
    • Van Nuys
    • 7/20/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Book Clubs

  • 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
  • Central Library drawing

    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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    Brentwood Nonfiction Book Club

    The Brentwood Nonfiction Book Club holds lively discussions of different nonfiction books each month. The group reads books with a wide range of styles, subjects, and perspectives. For information about upcoming selections, please get in touch with the library at brntwd@lapl.org. Copies of the selected books will be available for pickup at the library's circulation desk. 

    • Brentwood
    • 7/21/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • teens gathered together holding books and a laptop

    Teen Summer Reading Book Club

    Join our Teen Book Club this summer! In our first meeting, we began the book The White Guy Dies First together.At this meeting, we will share our final thoughts on the book. Teens who were present at both meetings will receive a special prize. This program is intended for ages 13-18.

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