Upcoming Events
Mon, Apr 28, All day
The East Los Angeles Library is looking for teen volunteers to assist with the 2025 Summer Discovery Program for children. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience. For ages 14-17

Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
To celebrate May's Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month attendees will learn the art of making Chinese lanterns by using colorful & festive materials. Join expert Emmy Lam at this fun workshop for ages 12 – 18.

Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join PBS SoCal and East Los Angeles Library in recognition of El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Children's Day/ Book Day)- also known as Día. Ages 5-12
This event is full

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
An evening of classical, Spanish and Celtic harp music. For adults.

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 01, 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, May 05, All day
The East Los Angeles Library is looking for teen volunteers to assist with the 2025 Summer Discovery Program for children. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience. For ages 14-17

Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
In science, most things behave like either a solid or liquid state but some things like oobleck act like both! Why's that? For ages 4-12

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A discussion of Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street". For adults.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn all about the French Artist Claude Monet through books and hands-on activities. Create a painting in the style of his art to take home. All supplies will be provided. Ages 4-12

Mon, May 12, All day
The East Los Angeles Library is looking for teen volunteers to assist with the 2025 Summer Discovery Program for children. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience. For ages 14-17

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
A relaxing afternoon of music and coloring. For adults.

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about and celebrate the author Kelly Yang in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For ages 7-12

Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 15, 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, May 19, All day
The East Los Angeles Library is looking for teen volunteers to assist with the 2025 Summer Discovery Program for children. You can earn community service hours and valuable work experience. For ages 14-17

Mon, May 19, 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, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A screening of "Star Wars". For adults.

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about raising competent confident children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of children 3-12.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning storytime designed for babies and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Let's explore the wonders of the ocean and discover the amazing plants and animals that call it home. For ages 4-12

Wed, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 29, 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.

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Step into the whimsical world of a fairy and a mermaid princess as they whisk you away on a magical musical journey! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.