Events Calendar

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, Group H.

Join Chef Jess Wang for a hands-on exploration of a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Discover the cultural meaning behind these sweet treats while learning how to shape and fill them, including colorful, fruity…

Join us for a lively discussion of our current selection over fresh bagels and coffee. May 26: James, Percival EverettJune 16: A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway

Join the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club to discuss Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. This club is available in person and on Zoom; please email silver@lapl.org for the link.Books are available at the Reference Desk. Light refreshments are served.

This class will help English language learners better understand native English speakers and speak more naturally and confidently in everyday conversations. Recommended for intermediate-level learners.

At the height of the punk rock revolution in mid-1970s London, young grifter Estella (Emma Stone) transforms herself into the fabulously vicious Cruella (2021, rated PG-13) – de Vil that is, in this origin story for the glamorous villainess of One…

Join us for a screening of the PBS special Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom. Snacks will be provided.

Join us and learn how to make this delicious dish, then surprise your family and friends with this new addition to your menu. Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice. They are served cold (not fried), filled with fresh, crunchy…

Let’s welcome Summer with a fun afternoon of coloring!We will provide coloring pages and colored pencils for the program. Coloring can be a form of therapy and we always want to promote different ways to de-stress in the library. Soft, relaxing music…

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Join us for a lively discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. All are welcome!

Bayard Rustin was the principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Come hear Arnold Weiss present his fascinating and inspiring story.

If you are new to quilling or you have done it before, join us for intermediate quilling and take this beautiful craft to a new level. Meet new friends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the library.

Join us for a lively discussion of the 2025 novel The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict.

Join us for a screening of the film Harriet, which tells the incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. The film follows her journey from escaping slavery to leading dangerous missions that freed hundreds of slaves…

Taro Wayama (guitar) and David Lee Ruest (violin) presents a variety of musical selections ranging from Renaissance through 20th century and folk/world music.

Trends come and go, but tie-dye in the summer is forever! Tie-dye your own cotton pencil pouch/ makeup bag with the colors of the rainbow.All materials provided.Registration required. Limited to 20 participants.This program is generously funded by…

Attention Night Owls! Bring your creative writing projects to the library and get focused in our peaceful Community Room.

Do you like sports? Does literature speak to you? Would you like to go for a walk? Then join us for our Book Walk and Talk. Each month we celebrate a different theme with short selections of sports, poety, or fiction.Meet us at Central Library's 630…

The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification required.Services include:Wound care and immediate treatmentHealth and mental well-being screeningsCare for chronic medical…

Learn how to make a soft cover, long stitch book. First, you’ll get to choose the color and look of your cover, your thread, and (optionally) add a cool charm to your binding. Then, you will learn the long stitch method of sewing together a book…

Calling all adults! Come celebrate spring with storyteller Martha Stevens-- feel free to bring a short story to share.No pressure if you don't have a story to share, we'd love to have you join us!Martha Stevens is an award-winning storyteller who has…

The Library provides online resources geared toward job searches, career exploration, and resume or cover letter review. This course can help you learn more about these resources and librarians can assist in creating accounts for these services…

Join us for a fun pastel art craft program creating iconic Sun Valley and Los Angeles landmark postcards. Art supplies will be provided.