Events

The Library hosts free events every day. There's something for all ages and interests – browse our calendar to find something happening near you.

Featured Events

  • person reading to a group of kids

    STAR Reader

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

  • STAR volunteer holding up a picture book to read to an audience

    STAR Reader

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

    • location: Northridge
    • date: 9/12/2026
    • time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 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.

  • 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.

    • location: Brentwood
    • date: 9/12/2026
    • time: 10:05 AM - 12:00 PM
  • A hen reading a book to five chicks

    Sensory Storytime

    Join our Children's librarian for a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for children with autism and/or sensory processing challenges.

    • location: Wilshire
    • date: 9/12/2026
    • time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Central 100. Celebrating a century of light and learning.

    Read Outside The Lines

    We will be discussing "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean to celebrate Central Library's 100th anniversary. Books are available to check out at the Circulation Desk.

  • two photos showing people holding and discussing books with a multi book background

    Librarian Choice Book Club

    Looking to discover something new? Join our monthly book club where the librarian picks the book and every month brings a different reading adventure. 

  • Stack of books

    September Book Discussion

    Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. Check out The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and join the discussion on Saturday, September 12th.

  • Multicolored hardback books with covers closed stand up next to each other clustered in a group against a white background.

    Library Book Club

    Each month, the library will provide limited copies of the upcoming book for discussion. We look forward to many great reading adventures ahead. Please feel free to bring titles of books you’d like to share with the group, and we’ll compile a list for future meetings.