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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

  • STAR volunteer reading to children

    STAR Storytime With Jen

    Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on volunteer schedules. Call us at 818-755-7873 to confirm.

  • A seated volunteer reads a story to a group of seated children

    Read With STAR Reader Denise

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

    • Brentwood
    • 7/18/2026
    • 10:05 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Boy showing a book to a shaggy dog.

    BARK Kids Read to a Dog

    Join us for the BARK Certified Therapy Dogs program! This fun reading practice is designed for children, allowing early- to advanced-level readers to build confidence and improve their reading skills. While the program is suggested for grades 1-5, younger readers are warmly welcome to participate.
    • Playa Vista
    • 7/18/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Person in green "volunteer" vest holding book up to audience

    Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

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

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
  • Stacks of closed and open books with a pair of glasses resting on top.

    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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