Calendar of Events
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Sat, May 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, May 03, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop With Sunny Seki Sunny Seki and his wife Judy present a shadow puppet show, followed by behind-the-scenes explanations of how... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, May 04, 2026 2:00 pm |
Art Inspired by Yayoi Kusama Explore bold color, repetition, and pattern. Create your own visually striking piece influenced by the iconic style of Yayoi KusamaAll materials will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 05, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
AAPI Craft: Diwali Elephants Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making a clay Diwali elephant at the library. Elephants symbolize wisdom and luck and are often a part of Diwali... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 06, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Painting With Artsy Kidss Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special painting program led by Artsy Kidss! Kids ages 5-11 are invited to paint on canvas. The program may change or be canceled... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 07, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Japanese Folktales With Japanese Puppets Sunny and Judy Seki give a shadow performance of a traditional Japanese folktale and behind-the-scenes explanations of the details and art of shadow puppetry. Then... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, May 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Book Launch - Amplify!: My Fight for Asian America Join us for the Los Angeles book launch of award-winning news reporter Dion Lim’s new book, the first mainstream book about anti-Asian racism in... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Flights of Fantasy Storytelling Theater Seasoned theatrical storytellers Lorrie Oshatz and Theresa Amy use their considerable talents to interpret folktales and fables using a wild array of props, masks... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 3:00 pm |
Teen Lit Book Club Discusses "The Name Drop" Teens and adults are invited to attend our Teen Lit Book Club every second Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. This month we will be discussing The... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 09, 2026 3:00 pm |
May Book Discussion Meet with fellow readers on the second Saturday of each month for a lively book discussion led by a different member of our staff, featuring the book of their choice. Pick up the next book a month... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow achieved international crossover success with his wacky mashup of martial arts and comedy in films like Kung Fu Hustle. His breakout hit,... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English, Chinese |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social: AAPI Heritage Month Edition Teens are invited to a safe, inclusive social space featuring games, snacks, and a craft activity to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Teen Councils English, Español |
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Tue, May 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Korean Rice Ball Making Class With Emmy Lam Learn how to make Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap (literally 'fist rice'). These fun and flavorful rice balls are often seasoned and filled with savory... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
AAPI Heritage Month Storytime & Crafts Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with vibrant themed storytime sessions and fun crafts! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
Make Takashi Murakami Inspired Art Do these happy looking flowers look familiar? Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about Japanese contemporary artist Takashi... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
Good Trouble Reading Group: Stories by Wakako Yamauchi We’ll be discussing a selection of short stories by Wakako Yamauchi from her collection... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 13, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: The Wedding Banquet (1993) Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion. On Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM we will be talking about The Wedding Banquet (1993). In director... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, May 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Japanese Fans Join us at the library for a hands-on workshop to design your own Japanese fan while learning about the cultural significance of these beautiful creations. Ages 7 to 18 are welcome. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Create a Paper Lei Create a colorful paper lei to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and especially the aloha spirit! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
AAPI Joy: AAPI Voices, Then & Now Celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages. Explore the City’s rich AAPI heritage... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music representing... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 16, 2026 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Kimono Show & Kimono Dressing Dance Kimono... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 20, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Club: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running Join us for a lively discussion of the 2007 memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. |
In Person & Online Granada Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 20, 2026 6:00 pm |
Let's Read Los Angeles: On Gold Mountain When she was a girl, Lisa See spent summers in the cool, dark recesses of her family’s antiques store in Los Angeles Chinatown. There, her grandmother and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo and Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal experience centered around a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: making hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Explore the... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 23, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: A Celebration of Taiwanese Music Jessica Chen (violin) and Henry Chen (cello) present a musical duo performance that showcases the beauty and diversity of music representing... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 26, 2026 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Hamnet (2025) After a slight misstep with her Marvel superhero entry Eternals, Chloe Zhao once again proves she’s one of the most talented directors of our time, with what many consider the most... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, May 27, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Moana The ocean has chosen a spirited Polynesian teenager to reunite a mystical relic, the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, with its rightful owner to save her dying island. She teams up with the demigod Maui to navigate... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, May 27, 2026 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Korean Mini-Kimbaps Making Class Discover the art of making Korean mini-kimbap, bite-sized seaweed rice rolls filled with fresh vegetables and savory ingredients. These... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 27, 2026 4:00 pm |
Giant Origami Get ready to think BIG!Join us to fold amazing shapes using 4-foot sheets of paper. Instead of tiny squares, participants will work together with over-sized paper to create large, eye-catching origami designs.It’... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 28, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Origami Crafts Join us in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an origami craft and learn the art of paper folding. All ages are welcome to participate. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 30, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month & Jewish American Heritage Month MakerSpace Join us for a MakerSpace themed around Asian American Pacific... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |