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Sergio Mielniczenko, long-time radio host of "The Brazilian Hour, presents a vibrant concert-lecture with a trio of musicians, Silvia Nicolatto, Roberto Montero, and Mika Mutti, that brings Brazil's diverse musical traditions to life. The event will be pre-recorded with a live Q and A. Streaming live on: Youtube and Facebook. This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.... For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Join musician and teacher Ms. Karenn for a morning full of bilingual songs for children in English and Italian!

RSVP for ALOUD program featuring Ian Manuel in conversation with Bryan Stevenson. In anticipation of the program on May 5, check out our resources on the topic of social justice: http://lapl.me/gTidIqX

Find out how to reduce your environmental impact in our air, water, and even at home through this resourceful Celebrate Earth Challenge designed to educate and inspire: http://lapl.me/XZyqW1G #earthday

Learn about the history and use of Tarot and how to use Tarot as a tool for empowerment and meditation.

Stream "Younger Than Yesterday" and the rest of The Byrds’ discography on Freegal, free with your library card!

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. Storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette will share African and African American historical stories, folktales, poetry, and songs. Ina, The Sunshine Storyteller, weaves stories, movement, and song to help transport you on a magical story journey. Her "Talking Drums" program of African folktales and songs will tickle your funny bone and ignite your imagination!

Language immersion for children ages 4 and up! Available on the library’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Vietnamese: 4/21... For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Kids can expand their literary experiences by reading Novels in Verse. This unique style of writing uses poetry to relay a story.

Pathways to College Inspirational session for middle school students and incoming high school freshmen featuring keynote speaker and current college students sharing tips and tricks for making it in high school. Tune in to ask questions in real time to guest speakers.

Take a listen to Matt de la Peña reading from his new book "Milo Imagines the World" http://lapl.me/tzTNaHJ

Check out our interview with artist Maru García, whose work merges the fields of art, science & technology. She often uses organic, living material in her artworks to explore biological processes and the ability of living creatures (including humans) to restore polluted sites.

Language immersion for children ages 4 and up! Available on LAPL’s Facebook and You Tube channels. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.... Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Already binged The Queen's Gambit? If you’re inspired to brush up your chess game, or to read up on the cutthroat and intense world of chess grandmasters, check out the latest reading list.

Winter stories and songs in English and Spanish with Freddy and Michele. Program includes a Mexican Hot Chocolate cooking demonstration and recipe.

So close we can taste it. But the job’s not done yet. Let’s go @dodgers !

Browse the library's sampling of books that both instruct and inspire young, budding filmmakers.

Join us as we talk with New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer about his latest book: A Tale of Witchcraft. About Chris Colfer: Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the Time 100, Time magazine's annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, The Land of Stor...ies: The Enchantress Returns, and The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning and the #1 New York Times bestseller A Tale of Magic... --- For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Heartbreak. All tied up 2-2. Let’s go @dodgers!

Lit Crawl L.A. in partnership with Los Angeles Public Library, proudly presents Lit Crawl L.A. 2020 Vision. Come crawl with us for this unique, free-to-the-public, virtual festival exploring 2020 past, present, and the year to come.

Join LA Law Library for Pro Bono Week classes, workshops, and opportunities for one-on-one assistance, beginning Monday Oct. 26: http://lapl.me/0a8x9Jb

We’re halfway there. Los Angeles Dodgers

Wills? Trusts? Powers of Attorney? We’ve heard we should have them, but what’s the difference and what do you really need? Tune-in to learn Estate Planning Fundamentals and what you need to protect yourself and your family. --- Presented by the Financial Planning Association of Los Angeles.... For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Romina Garber is a New York Times and international bestselling author whose novels have received positive reviews from Booklist, Kirkus, Teen Vogue, among other publications. Born in Argentina and raised in Miami, Romina is an alumna of Harvard College and a strong Virgo. --- For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.... Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Join Self Help Graphics and Arts Barrio Mobile Artists and learn how to create traditional Día de Los Muertos crafts to honor the dead. For this workshop, you will need colorful tissue paper, a Papel Picado template, a stapler, twine or string, and a glue stick. Learn more about Self Help Graphic's season of Día de Los Muertos programs at selfhelpgraphics.com or on Instagram at @SHG1970. Self Help Graphics & Art Barrio Mobile Art Studio (BMAS) serves to nurture emerging artis...ts and present Latino art to a broad audience, and address the vast demographic that is Los Angeles, while also expanding our audiences and community beyond the East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights communities. Papel Picado template to download: https://www.lapl.org//Papel%20Picado%20Template%20-%20SHG. --- This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. --- For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Please join Los Angeles Public Library map historian Glen Creason, urban planner and historian Eugene Wong Moy, and artist Debra Scacco for a dialogue focusing on the relocation of Chinatown following the building of Union Station and the Stack interchange (101 x 110 freeways). As told through maps from the library's collection, the conversation will consider this complex history and impacts of the relocation on contemporary life. This event is presented in conjunction with C...ompass Rose, a creative collaboration connecting contemporary oral histories with historic cartography. The project is a collaboration between artist Debra Scacco, Occidental College, Sanborn Map Library (CSUN), Los Angeles Public Library, and LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division). --- For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Join us for delicious tricks and treats, including songs, stories, food crafts, and real magic! Supplies needed: Oranges, markers, cookies, icing, bread, olives, butter knife, and cheese or peanut butter or whatever sandwich fixings you want.