Read With a STAR: Ruth
Join a family-friendly reading event at the Los Angeles Public Library featuring a guest star Ruth who reads aloud, inviting kids and caregivers to enjoy stories, meet a familiar face, and celebrate the magic of storytelling in a welcoming library setting.
Book Club @ El Dorado
Join El Dorado Library's Book Club at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library in Long Beach, CA, every second Wednesday at 1pm for lively, accessible discussions, shared reads, and friendly bookish camaraderie.
Reading Buddies @ Brewitt
Join Brewitt Neighborhood Library in Long Beach for Reading Buddies, a friendly literacy session pairing readers with buddies to boost comprehension. First-come, first-served; register online or by phone. Perfect for kids, families, and aspiring adult readers.
Saved by a Story–Intergenerational Writing Group
Participants aged 14+ gather at Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum for an intergenerational writing group: write to prompts, share stories, and build a creative, welcoming community in Los Angeles.
The Astral Library with Kate Quinn
Join a virtual author talk with Kate Quinn as she discusses The Astral Library, a fantastical new work. Hosted by an LA-area library, this online event invites you to explore worlds beyond the page and join a lively, insightful discussion.
Some Favorite Writers: Kiran Desai
Join acclaimed author Kiran Desai for a reading and literary conversation at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, exploring her novels, craft, and inspirations in an intimate evening of storytelling.
Mystery Readers @ Bach
Join the Mystery Readers Discussion Group at Bach Neighborhood Library for an introductory, member-friendly session where readers share recommendations and discuss pre-selected mystery titles available at the library.
Beyond Baroque Poetry Reading
Join a poetry reading at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center in Los Angeles on March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM, featuring local poets in an intimate, candle-lit venue famed for bold voices and LA's vibrant literary scene.
Xicanx Futurism: Flash Fiction, Poetry, and Essays Exploring Xicanx Sci-Fi
In-person reading night at Beyond Baroque (Los Angeles) with a YouTube livestream, featuring authors from Xicanx Futurism: Gritos for Tomorrow and Codex I—showcasing speculative futurism, flash fiction, poetry, and essays.
Book Club @ Los Altos
Join the Los Altos Neighborhood Library Book Club in Long Beach for lively discussions of fiction, contemporary and historical non-fiction. A long-running, welcoming gathering where readers share insights and discover new books together.
Book Club for Adults @ Alamitos
Join the Alamitos Neighborhood Library for an adults-only book club in the Community Room to discuss the current title. Check with staff for the selection; a friendly, casual literary meetup in Long Beach.
Cherry Pie Press: A New LGBTQ Poetry Imprint
Launch event for Cherry Pie Press’s new LGBTQ poetry imprint, with readings by Tee Gardiner and Khalifa Mitchell and guests Kwyn Townsend Riley, Yana Orlando, Espi Love, Natasha Dennerstein, and Jeffrey Bryant, in person at Beyond Baroque and streaming on YouTube.
Author Talk with Lindsay Ellis @ BJK Main
Join NYT bestselling author Lindsay Ellis for an engaging author talk at the Billie Jean King Main Library in Long Beach, featuring a Q&A and a book sale/signing; free seating on March 14, 2026, 3:00–4:30 pm.
Adult Book Club @ Brewitt
Join the Adult Book Club at Brewitt Neighborhood Library for a lively discussion of Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women, set on Jeju Island. Explore friendship, resilience, and wartime change through a rich, culturally immersive narrative.
Book Club @ Michelle Obama
Monthly Book Club discussion at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library in Long Beach. Readers explore diverse titles, share insights, and discover new recommendations in a welcoming library setting.
One Plate at a Time: Demi Lovato Book Launch
Demi Lovato hosts the One Plate at a Time book launch and discussion at The Novo in Los Angeles; each ticket includes a copy of the book, with a live discussion and audience Q&A in an intimate, celebrity-led literary event.
JANM Book Club: Crown City by Naomi Hirahara
Join JANM for a book-club discussion of Crown City by Naomi Hirahara at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, exploring Japanese American history through engaging storytelling and community conversation.
Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Naomi Hirahara
Join a members-only evening at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles for a meet-and-greet with acclaimed mystery author Naomi Hirahara, with insights into her latest titles and an opportunity to have books signed.
Adult Book Club @ Dana
The Dana Neighborhood Library hosts an adult book club meeting on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM for lively literary discussion in a welcoming library setting in Los Angeles.
Poetry Through Chaos: LBYPL Cohort Showcase
At the Billie Jean King Main Library, the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program presents Poetry Through Chaos, a 2–4 pm cohort showcase featuring readings by the 2025-26 LBYPL Laureate Ezequiel Correa and ambassadors Adele Odette, Eden Gonzalez, Macuilquiahuitl Ixeh, and Maddox
Opioid Crisis: Conversation with Shoshana Walter & Barbara Kingsolver
Join journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver for a live online discussion of Rehab: An American Scandal, examining the opioid crisis, corporate malfeasance, and the fight for accountability, hosted by the Los Angeles Public Library.
Coexistence and Other Fighting Words
Join an author for a book signing and discussion of Coexistence and Other Fighting Words at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, with a post-show reception and free admission.
Bride or Die Reading
Experience a live reading of Bride or Die at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. An intimate literary performance blending storytelling and stagecraft in a classic venue, inviting book lovers and theater-goers to enjoy a night of prose and wit.
CalArts Writers Showcase
CalArts Writers Showcase brings emerging CalArts authors to REDCAT in downtown Los Angeles for a night of live readings and conversations, blending contemporary literary voices with the venue's dynamic performance space.
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