Events Calendar

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Benjamin Franklin pop-up.At our pop-up you can:Have your library questions answeredGet help downloading e-books…

Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older.

Join us in the joy of reading books with our STAR volunteer, Mrs. Judi!

Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books!

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Beryl.Take home a free book after reading with Beryl three times.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Cathy.Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday!

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

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Karin. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

Spend your Tuesdays this summer making arts and crafts!

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book.

Join us for 30 minutes filled with engaging stories and fun activities!

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Teens read with children in the library.

Join us as we welcome Mirelle Ortega, local author/illustrator of River of Mariposas, Los Angeles Central Library POPS: Celebrating a Century of The Light of Learning and Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, for which she received a 2023 Pura Belpré…

This interactive workshop presented by the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) introduces students to rhythm, groove, and musical expression through hands-on participation and live demonstration. Led by musicians and instructors, Leslie Baker…

Join us for a movie matinee!

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges, and art projects to explore the universe with NASA. Not everything that orbits the sun is a…

Use foam blocks and other materials to make your own 3D object. Ages 5+.

Children are welcome to join Nancy in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s reading in the children's area! Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library.

Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled materials. Weaving in words and writing, students will bring their artwork to life through storytelling. For children and…

Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas.

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.