Los Angeles Central Library

Come see the World’s Largest Pop-Up Book, Luceros Y Penumbras, and join us for family friendly, hands-on activities like a sugar skull workshop and repujado (tin embossing) workshop. Adults can participate in a chalk art drawing class or a “Learn to Read Music with Percussion” class.  


 

Luceros Y Penumbras: The World’s Largest Pop-Up Book

Luceros Y Penumbras: The World’s Largest Pop-Up Book

October 24, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Luceros y Penumbras has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest pop-up book ever created! When opened, the book measures approximately 31 [...]
Chalk Art Drawing

Chalk Art Drawing

October 24, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us in the Art Department on the 2nd Floor for a chalk drawing art class! Beginners and all skill levels welcome. Supplies will be [...]
Octavia Lab Tours

Octavia Lab Tours

October 24, 2026    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come take a tour of the Octavia Lab on Lower Level 2 - a do-it-yourself makerspace located inside the historic Central Library. Octavia Lab provides [...]
Decorate a Sugar Skull!

Decorate a Sugar Skull!

October 24, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join the Children's Literature Department on Lower Level One, Atrium Landing to decorate your own sugar skull. All materials provided while supplies last. Intended for [...]
Repujado Workshop (Tin Embossing) With Miriam Quezada

Repujado Workshop (Tin Embossing) With Miriam Quezada

October 24, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or "repujado" with artist and educator Miriam Quezada. This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving [...]
Learn to Read Music with Percussion

Learn to Read Music with Percussion

October 24, 2026    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Familiarize yourself with musical notation with this interactive workshop using small percussion. We’ll explore different rhythmic patterns, time signatures and fun grooves. All material will [...]
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August 17, 2025