Discover the meaning of Pride in Los Angeles during LGBTQIA Pride Month. The library will host programs and events that foster inclusivity, while providing online resources highlighting the historical impact and importance of the LGBTQIA community in our city.

Sign up for Summer With the Library and explore how Reading Brings Us Together. Read for an hour or more a week and attend Library programs for the chance to win great prizes, and be sure to get the always popular Summer With the Library tote bag.

Honor the legacy of Octavia Butler at Central Library on Saturday, June 7 with Parable of the Talents: An Octavia E. Butler Celebration, featuring a scholarly panel discussion, a tabletop roleplaying campaign, and hands-on activities in the Octavia Lab.

Head to Central Library on Saturday, June 14 for the Third Annual June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence. Celebrate African American culture and contributions in a fun and welcoming atmosphere that has something for everyone.

Shape the Library of Your Future

Take the Library’s community survey to ensure that our future reflects the community’s needs and aspirations. Your responses will help us continue to grow in ways that reflect what matters most to you. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $200 gift card.

Calling All Teen Filmmakers

Get access to more than 7,000 publications from around the world for free with your library card. PressReader features local, national, and international news from the world’s most respected newspapers and magazines in more than 60 languages that you can access from anywhere.

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