Upcoming Events
Tue, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create your own underwater firework spectacular! Using four different liquids with four different densities, they disperse like exploding fireworks while one liquid sits on top of the other. Join us to learn all about it!
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Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A discussion of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun". For adults.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Mon, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Relax, unwind and color you favorite superheroes. All supplies provided. Every teen who attends will take home a free comic! And be sure to check out our display of comics, graphic novels and manga while you’re here. For teens ages 12 – 18.

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
An afternoon of relaxing coloring and music. For adults.

Tue, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join East Los Angeles Library and PBS SoCal for an active, hands-on learning experience for children and their caregivers. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Ages 3-10
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Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Mon, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of watercolor painting through Georgia O’Keeffe’s distinct style and create unique floral artworks! For teens ages 12 – 18.

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A screening of Stanley Kubrick's "Paths of Glory". For adults.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
An art class where you will learn to draw a self portrait. For adults.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get involved at the Library! Join the TAB and help shape the future of the teen space & teen activities here at the East LA Library. Participants can earn service hours for attending meetings. New members are always welcome! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Young naturalists! Join in for an afternoon filled with engaging activities that will help you become more in tune with nature and stronger stewards of it.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Hey Teens! Drop by the Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends. We have a Nintendo Switch and new games like NBA 2K24, FC 24 & Switch classics like MarioKart 8 Deluxe. We also have a selection of classic board games too! For ages 12 - 18

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a chance to "taste" some fun food related books. It's like going to your favorite restaurant except instead of food, books are on the menu! For ages 6-12

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Please join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and gentle movements designed for babies 0 – 18 months and parent or caregiver.

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Do you know a non-literate Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading or writing in Spanish? Students will learn the sounds of the alphabet, read and write simple words, and learn writing skills in Spanish. For adults.

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Tired of being stressed out? Take a break and join us as we create our own stress balls and learn other healthy ways to effectively reduce stress. For teens ages 12 – 18.

Mon, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Explore your creativity and individuality with this artistic workshop. Learn about the power of positivity and create an art piece that will remind you of your new life skill! For teens ages 12 – 18.

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
A relaxing afternoon of coloring and music. For adults.

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A screening of "Love Actually". For adults.