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Library events in Los Angeles
Los Angeles's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Thu Oct 1 to Fri Oct 2, across 47 branches.
- Branches: Central Library (11), Los Angeles Public Library (5), Fairfax (4), Mid-Valley (4), Porter Ranch (4), Woodland Hills (4) — plus 41 more branches.
- Most common: Community (100).
- Family-friendly: 14 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 1053 upcoming programs.
Adult Coloring
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Sherman Oaks More info
Adult Coloring at Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Adult Learning Lab With Diana
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Exposition Park More info
Exposition Park, Los Angeles hosts Adult Learning Lab With Diana on Thursday, Oct 1.
Adult Learning Session With Lisa
Thu Oct 1 · Fairfax More info
Adult Learning Session With Lisa at Fairfax, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Mid-Valley More info
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Mid-Valley, Los Angeles.
Aphasia Book Club
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Los Angeles Public Library More info
Aphasia Book Club at Los Angeles Public Library on Thursday, Oct 1.
Autry-in-Residence: Tongva: The First Peoples of Los Angeles
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Baldwin Hills More info
Autry-in-Residence: Tongva: The First Peoples of Los Angeles is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles.
B.Y.O. Needle Arts
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Memorial More info
B.Y.O. Needle Arts is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Memorial, Los Angeles.
Baby and Me
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Los Angeles hosts Baby and Me on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Arroyo Seco More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Baby and Toddler Storytime at Arroyo Seco, Los Angeles. Bring the kids along.
Bat Skeleton - Hosted by PS Science
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Sylmar More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Bat Skeleton - Hosted by PS Science at Sylmar, Los Angeles.
Beginning Computer Classes for Adults
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Harbor City - Harbor Gateway More info
Beginning Computer Classes for Adults at Harbor City - Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Book Cart Sale
Thu Oct 1 · 2:30 PM · Eagle Rock More info
Book Cart Sale at Eagle Rock, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Brick-Building Playtime
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Brentwood More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Brick-Building Playtime at Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Candy Jewelry Making Workshop
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Sun Valley More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Candy Jewelry Making Workshop at Sun Valley, Los Angeles.
Chair Yoga
Thu Oct 1 · 12:30 PM · Porter Ranch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Chair Yoga at Porter Ranch, Los Angeles.
Community Miniature Painting
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Pico Union More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Community Miniature Painting at Pico Union, Los Angeles.
Cover to Cover Reading Club
Thu Oct 1 – Sat Nov 14 · Woodland Hills More info
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles hosts Cover to Cover Reading Club on Oct 1 to Nov 14.
Crafternoon: Zombie Teddy Bear
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Atwater Village More info
Atwater Village, Los Angeles hosts Crafternoon: Zombie Teddy Bear on Thursday, Oct 1. Worth bringing the whole family.
Defying Existential Dread Book Club
Thu Oct 1 · 6:30 PM · Venice More info
Venice, Los Angeles hosts Defying Existential Dread Book Club on Thursday, Oct 1.
Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour - Weekdays
Thu Oct 1 · 12:30 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour - Weekdays at Los Angeles.
Drop-in Computer/Device Help
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Central Library More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Drop-in Computer/Device Help at Central Library, Los Angeles.
ESL Book Club: Holes (Intermediate) With Gabrielle W.
Thu Oct 1 · Central Library More info
ESL Book Club: Holes (Intermediate) With Gabrielle W. at Central Library, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
ESL Improv Club With Michael J.
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Central Library More info
Thursday, Oct 1: ESL Improv Club With Michael J. at Central Library, Los Angeles.
East West Players Theatre for Youth Tour: When Yuri Met Malcolm
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Memorial More info
East West Players Theatre for Youth Tour: When Yuri Met Malcolm at Memorial, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
English Conversation
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Platt More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: English Conversation at Platt, Los Angeles.
English Conversation Class
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Woodland Hills More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: English Conversation Class at Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
English Conversation Class With Harold
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Mid-Valley More info
English Conversation Class With Harold is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Mid-Valley, Los Angeles.
English Conversation Class With Treena
Thu Oct 1 · 12:30 PM · Pio Pico - Koreatown More info
English Conversation Class With Treena is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Pio Pico - Koreatown, Los Angeles.
English Conversation With Charlotte
Thu Oct 1 · 5:30 PM · Westwood Branch Library More info
English Conversation With Charlotte is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Westwood Branch Library, Los Angeles.
English Conversation With Isabel
Thu Oct 1 · 5:00 PM · Wilmington More info
English Conversation With Isabel at Wilmington, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
English Conversation With Sara
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Mar Vista More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: English Conversation With Sara at Mar Vista, Los Angeles.
Family Storytime and Songs
Thu Oct 1 · 4:15 PM · West Los Angeles More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Family Storytime and Songs at West Los Angeles. Family-friendly.
Film Discussion
Thu Oct 1 · 1:30 PM · Los Angeles Public Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Film Discussion at Los Angeles Public Library.
Gentle Yoga With Remy Kim
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Studio City More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Gentle Yoga With Remy Kim at Studio City, Los Angeles.
Get Ready for College: Are You on Track to Get Into a UC?
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Porter Ranch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Get Ready for College: Are You on Track to Get Into a UC? at Porter Ranch, Los Angeles.
Grammar Class (Intermediate) With Erika
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Baldwin Hills More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Grammar Class (Intermediate) With Erika at Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles.
Grammar Class With Minh
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Pio Pico - Koreatown More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Grammar Class With Minh at Pio Pico - Koreatown, Los Angeles.
Idioms: English for Every Day
Thu Oct 1 · 11:30 AM · Mid-Valley More info
Idioms: English for Every Day is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Mid-Valley, Los Angeles.
Kids' Crafternoons
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Encino - Tarzana More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Kids' Crafternoons at Encino - Tarzana, Los Angeles. Family-friendly.
LA Made: Learn to Make Butter, Yogurt and Soft Cheeses
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Exposition Park More info
LA Made: Learn to Make Butter, Yogurt and Soft Cheeses is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
LA Made: Nutrition & Healthy Cooking
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Vernon More info
Vernon, Los Angeles hosts LA Made: Nutrition & Healthy Cooking on Thursday, Oct 1.
LEGO® Bricks Build and Play
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Woodland Hills More info
LEGO® Bricks Build and Play is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. Family-friendly.
Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Wilmington More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Lifestyles of the Slimy and Squishy at Wilmington, Los Angeles.
Lo-Fi Thursday
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Fairfax More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Lo-Fi Thursday at Fairfax, Los Angeles.
Medicare With Confidence
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · San Pedro More info
Medicare With Confidence at San Pedro, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Meditation and Kabbalah Workshop
Thu Oct 1 · 12:30 PM · Robertson More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Meditation and Kabbalah Workshop at Robertson, Los Angeles.
Mindful Meditation Thursdays
Thu Oct 1 · 12:30 PM · Central Library More info
Mindful Meditation Thursdays at Central Library, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Monster Mash Halloween Puppet Show
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · San Pedro More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Monster Mash Halloween Puppet Show at San Pedro, Los Angeles.
Monthly Craft for Families: Take Home
Thu Oct 1 · Washington Irving More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Monthly Craft for Families: Take Home at Washington Irving, Los Angeles. Bring the kids along.
Monthly Matinee: In the Heights
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Venice More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Monthly Matinee: In the Heights at Venice, Los Angeles.
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Silver Lake More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Musical Beginnings for Young Composers at Silver Lake, Los Angeles.
Porter Ranch Teen Council
Thu Oct 1 · Porter Ranch More info
Porter Ranch Teen Council is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Los Angeles. Family-friendly.
Preschool Storytime
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Jefferson More info
Preschool Storytime is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Jefferson, Los Angeles. Good one for the kids.
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic
Thu Oct 1 · 9:00 AM · Palms - Rancho Park More info
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic at Palms - Rancho Park, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Van Nuys More info
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles.
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy
Thu Oct 1 · 1:30 PM · Granada Hills More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy at Granada Hills, Los Angeles.
Read With STAR Volunteer Doug
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Fairfax More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Read With STAR Volunteer Doug at Fairfax, Los Angeles.
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy
Thu Oct 1 · Brentwood More info
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · West Los Angeles More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Read With Star Volunteer Miss Zoe at West Los Angeles.
Russian for Beginners
Thu Oct 1 · Los Angeles Public Library More info
Russian for Beginners at Los Angeles Public Library on Thursday, Oct 1.
STAR Reader
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 PM · Woodland Hills More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: STAR Reader at Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
STAR Reader
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Porter Ranch More info
STAR Reader is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Porter Ranch, Los Angeles.
STAR Reader Rebecca
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Los Feliz More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: STAR Reader Rebecca at Los Feliz, Los Angeles.
STAR Readers
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Encino - Tarzana More info
Thursday, Oct 1: STAR Readers at Encino - Tarzana, Los Angeles.
STAR Storytime With Myrtle
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · North Hollywood More info
North Hollywood, Los Angeles hosts STAR Storytime With Myrtle on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Soap Making for Teens
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Granada Hills More info
Soap Making for Teens is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Granada Hills, Los Angeles. Good one for the kids.
Storytelling Class With Megha on Zoom
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Wilmington More info
Storytelling Class With Megha on Zoom at Wilmington, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Student Zone
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Robertson More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Student Zone at Robertson, Los Angeles.
Student Zone
Thu Oct 1 · 2:30 PM · Cahuenga More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Student Zone at Cahuenga, Los Angeles.
Student Zone
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Palms - Rancho Park More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Student Zone at Palms - Rancho Park, Los Angeles.
Student Zone Homework Help
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Van Nuys More info
Student Zone Homework Help at Van Nuys, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Student Zone Homework Help
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Arroyo Seco More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Student Zone Homework Help at Arroyo Seco, Los Angeles.
Student Zone Homework Help
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Chatsworth More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Student Zone Homework Help at Chatsworth, Los Angeles.
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Cypress Park More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students at Cypress Park, Los Angeles.
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Los Angeles Public Library More info
Los Angeles Public Library hosts Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series on Thursday, Oct 1.
Tech Help
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · Arroyo Seco More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Tech Help at Arroyo Seco, Los Angeles.
Teen Game Day Mystery Solving
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Cahuenga More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Teen Game Day Mystery Solving at Cahuenga, Los Angeles. Bring the kids along.
Terrace Teen Tutors
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Lake View Terrace More info
Terrace Teen Tutors at Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
The Thursday Art and Fiber Circle
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · West Valley More info
The Thursday Art and Fiber Circle at West Valley, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Thrasher Thursdays
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Central Library More info
Thrasher Thursdays at Central Library, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing
Thu Oct 1 · 12:30 PM · Pico Union More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing at Pico Union, Los Angeles.
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults
Thu Oct 1 · 5:30 PM · Sherman Oaks More info
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles hosts Walk-In Tutoring for Adults on Thursday, Oct 1.
Walk-in Tutoring With Arianna
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Watts More info
Watts, Los Angeles hosts Walk-in Tutoring With Arianna on Thursday, Oct 1.
Walk-in Tutoring With Daniel
Thu Oct 1 · Washington Irving More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Walk-in Tutoring With Daniel at Washington Irving, Los Angeles.
Walk-in Tutoring With Divya
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Westwood Branch Library More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Walk-in Tutoring With Divya at Westwood Branch Library, Los Angeles.
Walk-in Tutoring With Melanie
Thu Oct 1 · Central Library More info
Walk-in Tutoring With Melanie is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Central Library, Los Angeles.
Walk-in Tutoring With Morgen
Thu Oct 1 · Central Library More info
Central Library, Los Angeles hosts Walk-in Tutoring With Morgen on Thursday, Oct 1.
Walk-in Tutoring With Ryan
Thu Oct 1 · 2:30 PM · Fairfax More info
Fairfax, Los Angeles hosts Walk-in Tutoring With Ryan on Thursday, Oct 1.
Witchy Wreath
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Robert Louis Stevenson More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Witchy Wreath at Robert Louis Stevenson, Los Angeles.
Writing Class With Robert (Intermediate to Advanced)
Thu Oct 1 · 2:20 PM · Los Angeles Public Library More info
Los Angeles Public Library hosts Writing Class With Robert (Intermediate to Advanced) on Thursday, Oct 1.
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Mid-Valley More info
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan at Mid-Valley, Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct 1.
AI Literacy For Entrepreneurs
Fri Oct 2 · 4:00 PM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Los Angeles hosts AI Literacy For Entrepreneurs on Friday, Oct 2.
Adult Coloring
Fri Oct 2 · 1:00 PM · West Valley More info
West Valley, Los Angeles hosts Adult Coloring on Friday, Oct 2.
All About the News With Judy
Fri Oct 2 · 10:00 AM · Westwood Branch Library More info
All About the News With Judy is on Friday, Oct 2 at Westwood Branch Library, Los Angeles.
Book Sale
Fri Oct 2 · 12:00 PM · John C. Fremont More info
John C. Fremont, Los Angeles hosts Book Sale on Friday, Oct 2.
Bridge Club
Fri Oct 2 · 1:00 PM · Studio City More info
Bridge Club is on Friday, Oct 2 at Studio City, Los Angeles.
CalFresh Enrollment
Fri Oct 2 · Chinatown More info
Friday, Oct 2: CalFresh Enrollment at Chinatown, Los Angeles.
Chess Club
Fri Oct 2 · 3:00 PM · Memorial More info
Mark Friday, Oct 2: Chess Club at Memorial, Los Angeles.
Emergency Preparedness: How to Plan for the Unexpected
Fri Oct 2 · 12:00 PM · Central Library More info
Emergency Preparedness: How to Plan for the Unexpected is on Friday, Oct 2 at Central Library, Los Angeles.
English Conversation Class With Christine
Fri Oct 2 · 3:30 PM · San Pedro More info
English Conversation Class With Christine is on Friday, Oct 2 at San Pedro, Los Angeles.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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