Events Calendar

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…

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.

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

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…

En este taller, Alzheimer's LA explorará la conexión entre la salud del corazón y la salud del cerebro. Se hablará sobre cómo la presión arterial alta y la diabetes pueden afectar la salud cerebral. También se ofrecerán sugerencias sobre cómo las…

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.

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.

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…

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…

Celebrate Pride Month with creativity, color, and community! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can design and create your own custom Pride keychain.¡Celebra el Mes del Orgullo con creatividad, color y comunidad! Únete a nuestro taller…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on presentation on how to care for sourdough starter and use it to make pancakes at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, making butter and whipping cream by…

A death café is a safe space for people to gather, enjoy cake and tea, and engage in discussions about death. The aim is to promote awareness of death to help individuals make the most of their limited time in life. There is no set agenda or theme…

All adults are invited to play Bingo with music! Join us as we visit the Songs of Summer from the 50s - 80s in this unique Bingo game. No Bingo or music experience required!Light refreshments and small prizes are generously sponsored by the Sherman…

Aprende habilidades tecnológicas básicas en un ambiente seguro y acogedor dirigido por LearnBasicTech.org.Acompáñanos para un entrenamiento gratuito y en persona diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a desarrollar habilidades digitales. Ya estés…

A hilarious comedy that can’t be missed.A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing, conservative parents. Rated R.Starring: Robin Williams…

Learn how to make beautiful, fluffy pom-poms. They are easy and fun to make. This workshop is designed for ages 8 and up. The library will have all the supplies-just bring your creativity.

Join Emmy instructor Lam to discover the ancient decorative art of Chinese lantern making. Students will create their own lanterns while exploring the significance of lanterns in various Chinese festivals.This program was made possible with the…

Learn the basics of technology! The workshop is recommended for adults that want to build essential digital skills. No experience or equipment needed. This 8-hour training (two 4-hour sessions) will help you build confidence with everyday technology…

Join us for a Centennial Book Club discussion of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, part of Los Angeles Public Library’s Central 100 celebration. Published in 1926, this classic mystery follows Hercule Poirot as he unravels a shocking…

Attend a workshop for hands-on lessons about archiving basics, how to start an oral history project, and more!

Join us for the first installment of our Summer Movie Series with the film An Affair to Remember starring Carry Grant and Deborah Kerr. When playboy Nickie Ferrante and nightclub singer Terry McKay, fall in love while engaged to others on a…

Join us in celebrating Central Library's 100th birthday! Please bring the family and learn about fermenting your veggies. We will provide useful tricks and tips for making fun and lasting food.

Join our Science Fiction Book Club to discuss The Castle by Franz Kafka. Copies of the novel are available at the library.Synopsis: A surveyor arrives in a remote village and is subject to a harrowing bureaucratic nightmare. On the 100th anniversary…