Science, Technology & Patents Department - Los Angeles Public Library

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The next Culinary Historians of Southern California event is Saturday, March 14th with one of our Creators-in-Residence!

Menus as Neighborhood Maps Culinary Historians of Southern California***Free event***At the Taper Auditorium of Central Library in DTLA!!!***

Join the Culinary Historians of Southern California on February 14th at 10:30 am in the Mark Taper Auditorium at Central Library!

From Offal to Delicious: A Short Journey Down an African American Foodway Culinary Historians of Southern California***Free event***At the Taper Auditorium of Central Library in DTLA!!!***

This Saturday 12/13/25, come to another fine presentation from the Culinary Historians of Southern California at Central Library!

William Rubel: A Tale of Two Swiss Neolithic Breads Circa 3200 BCE Culinary Historians of Southern California***Free event***At the Taper Auditorium of Central Library in DTLA!!!***

Join the Spooky Hike this Saturday, October 25th at 4 pm in Griffith Park!

Spooky Hike at Griffith Park Join Ecologist Courtney for an evening hike, followed by spooky stories with Ranger Tom. Perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.All ages welcome. Bring your water, hiking shoes, and a headlamp or flashlight.Please note, this is an offsite event that will meet at Griffith Park, 5200 Zoo Dr., L...

The Culinary Historians of Southern California are back at Central Library on Saturday, September 6th in the Taper Auditorium! A reception follows the lecture on Guatemalan cuisine!

Learn how to start your own Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) at Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health 's upcoming FREE online training to learn how to legally operate your home as a mini restaurant, offering takeout, delivery, or even dine-in experiences.

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Attention, inventors!

Do you have a new invention that you want to patent, a patent application that has recently been rejected, or a patent that is being infringed? Sign up for a half-hour pro bono consultation with a patent attorney. Meetings are in-person and take place at Central Library on the first Saturday of the month, 1 - 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please visit the link in our bio to sign up.

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