Celebrate Central Library’s 100th birthday with a full day of special events and festivities!
Join us as we celebrate the Los Angeles Central Library's 100th birthday with a day of free programs, performances, exhibits, hands-on activities, and special guests. Explore every corner of this iconic landmark, discover the record-breaking exhibition Luceros y Penumbras: The World's Largest Pop-Up Book, enjoy family-friendly crafts, meet community partners, and experience surprises throughout the day.
The festival poster artwork was created by award-winning children's book illustrator Loris Lora. Attendees will receive a complimentary commemorative poster featuring her artwork while supplies last.
Community Partners
3-D SPACE • Bob Baker Marionette Theater • Department of Cultural Affairs • DTLA Alliance • Friends of the Central Library • Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles • Gloria Molina Grand Park / The Music Center • Griffith Observatory Foundation • Japanese American National Museum • LAist • LéaLA / University of Guadalajara USA • Library Foundation of Los Angeles • Los Angeles City Historical Society • Los Angeles Conservancy • Los Angeles Zoo • Mattel • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County • PBS SoCal • Self Help Graphics & Art • YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Food Trucks & Vendors
Baby’s Burgers • Fuegos LA • Harold and Belle’s • ID-Eclair • Tacos El Borrego • The Tropic Truck • VCHOS Pupusería Moderna
Admission is free, and all are welcome. Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee admission to The Linda Lindas' performance in the Taper Auditorium or other programs with limited capacity.
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