Join Black mothers, birthworkers, & healthcare professionals to discuss the urgent issue of maternal mortality & postpartum health disparities in Black communities.
For 18+
Explore the remarkable world of string instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Esperanza Spalding! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.
For 3+.
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Explore the remarkable world of string instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Esperanza Spalding! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.
For ages 3+.
Celebrate National Library Week and decorate your own tote bag to keep and show off your LA County Library pride! All materials provided. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) with Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail! He's bringing everyone lots of spring time joy!
For families with children of all ages.
Join us for a joyful celebration of Mother Earth in this engaging hands-on clay workshop and discover the beauty of nature as you transform flower prints into stunning creations.
For ages 5 and up.
Come play with us!
Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play.
A large variety of engaging toys/materials will be available.
For infants and toddlers ages 0 - 3 with a parent or caregiver.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and crafts extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Join us as storyteller Padraic Keohane weaves captivating stories from diverse cultures, exploring folklore and legends. This program will spark the imagination and highlight universal themes that connect us all.
For ages 13+
Once per month, kids can join us in the activity room to learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while enjoying an afternoon of music, video games, board games, art activities, books and more! For ages 6 - 12.
Did you know that solving puzzles can help reduce stress, improve your mood, and strengthen your brain's processes? Join us for a fun and engaging night of puzzle solving!
For Adults
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! New participants are always welcome—bring a friend!
For ages 13 - 17
In Celebration of Earth Day, join us in the activity room to watch the movie: Wall-E (2008).
Coloring activities in honor of Earth Day will also be available. Film Rating: G. All Ages Welcome.
Explore the remarkable world of percussion instruments and the rich legacy of Black string artists like Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson! Join us for an enriching workshop featuring soloists from the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.
For 3+.
Join us for Maame, a debut novel by Jessica George, follows Maddie, a British-Ghanaian woman in her mid-twenties, as she navigates her twenties, balancing family responsibilities with her own desires, and finds her place in the world.
For 18 +
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and crafts extension activities included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and crafts extension activities included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Come join us in learning all about Filipina American artist Pacita Abad. After, learn to create your own abstract mixed-media painting. For teens ages 12-18.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.
Once per month, kids can join us in the activity room to learn teamwork, communication, and make friends while enjoying an afternoon of music, video games, board games, art activities, books and more! For ages 6 - 12.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and crafts extension activities included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.