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.

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Featured Events

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    Digital Literacy With Keilee

    New to computers or need a hand with technology? This weekly session is perfect for beginners! Come learn essential digital literacy skills, find out how to use different search engines, and get answers to your basic tech questions in a supportive environment.

  • Teen girl holding up a book and reading.

    Banned Books Celebration With Silver Lake Youth Reading Club

    Teens will hear from award-winning children's and young adult author, journalist, and television screenwriter Paula Yoo, who will discuss her advocacy against censorship and her experience writing about critical moments in American history and civil rights.

    • Silver Lake
    • 9/19/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • A child reads a book in the garden with the Central Library behind them.

    Los Angeles Libros Festival

    Los Angeles Libros Festival ofrecerá una entretenida programación con cuentacuentos, conciertos, autores, talleres, libros y comunidad. Entrada gratuita.

    The Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books, and community. Free and open to the general public.

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Storytimes

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    Storytime

    Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. 

    • Sun Valley
    • 9/14/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
  • Children listening to storytime

    STAR Readers

    Listen to a story or practice your reading skills with our STAR volunteers!

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    Toddler Storytime

    Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

    • Mar Vista
    • 9/15/2026
    • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Volunteer reads to a group of families

    STAR Reader

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

    • Mark Twain
    • 9/15/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Book Clubs

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    Boardwalk Bookworms

    Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a lively discussion of our current selection. 

    • Venice
    • 9/15/2026
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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    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
    • 9/15/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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    Tuesday Afternoon Book Club

    Join the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club to discuss Jean Stafford's The Mountain Lion and enjoy light refreshments.  New members are always welcome. Books are available at the reference desk.

    • Silver Lake
    • 9/15/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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