Social Sciences Department - Los Angeles Public Library

Join us November 14 at 3 p.m. in the Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium for the Los Angeles book launch of Sacramento DA Thien Ho's true crime memoir, "The People vs the Golden State Killer".

RSVP's on Eventbrite are recommended but not required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1842715775489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Read an interview with author Eli Frankel on the LAPL blog ~ https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/interview-author-eli-frankel

Next Wednesday 10/29, we will be welcoming Eli Frankel to the Taper Auditorium for an evening of true crime where the identity of the Black Dahlia murderer will come to light!

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/sisters-death-black-dahlia-prairie-heiress-and-their-hunter-book-talk

On Wednesday, October 29, 6pm-7pm, in the Mark Taper Auditorium at the Central Library, the Black Dahlia Killer is Finally Revealed!

Award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, Hollywood insider, and lifelong Angelino Eli Frankel finally solves the greatest—and most gruesome murder mystery of the 20th century, just before its 80th anniversary. Join us for a book talk as Eli Frankel shares key facts about the Black Dahlia murder for the first time. Drawing on newly discovered documents, law enforcement files, interviews with the last surviving participants, the victims' own letters, trial transcripts, military records, and more, Frankel reveals the killer's identity. Book signing to follow.

RSVPs recommended but not required on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sisters-in-death-book-talk-with-eli-frankel-tickets-1790261272659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come spend part of your Friday afternoon learning about what can happen when disaster strikes and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

On Friday, October 10th from 12pm-1pm, staff members from the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department will be discussing how you can be better equipped to respond to the unexpected.

Visit Meeting Room B on the First Floor of the Central Library.

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/emergency-preparedness-how-plan-unexpected-2

One week away! This dynamic documentary, Louder than Rock, follows the career of guitarist Caleb Quaye, who was in Elton John's first group, later working with Hall & Oates. Caleb Quaye is a Southern Californian with a unique musician's story! 🎸

We will be screening the director's cut of the documentary. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers. 🎬

Where: Taper Auditorium, Central Library
When: Thursday, September 4th, 5:30pm-7:45pm

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/louder-rock-documentary-screening

On Thursday, September 4th from 5:30pm-7:45pm, join us in the Taper Auditorium for a free screening of Louder Than Rock - The Documentary which follows the career of guitarist Caleb Quaye, who was in Elton John's first group, later working with Hall & Oates.

Caleb Quaye is a Southern Californian with a unique musician's story! We will be screening the 2025 director's cut of the documentary. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/louder-rock-documentary-screening

Back by popular demand!!!

On Saturday, August 16th from 12pm-1pm, staff members from the City of LA Emergency Management Department will be discussing how you can be better equipped to respond when disaster strikes.

Visit Meeting Room A on the First Floor of the Central Library.

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/emergency-preparedness-how-plan-unexpected-1

Join us on June 14 for the world premier of the director's cut of the 2025 documentary, Louder Than Rock - The Documentary Follow the career of guitarist Caleb Quaye, who was in Elton John's first group, later working with Hall & Oates. Caleb Quaye is a Southern Californian with a unique musician's story!
Part of https://www.lapl.org/june-jubilee
https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/louder-rock-documentary-screening

Saturday April 19th, 11:00am-12:00pm, Central Library - Meeting Room A: Forgiving the Seemingly Unforgivable: A Path to Inner Freedom

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who hurt you deeply? Do you feel burdened by resentment, unable to move forward?

Forgiveness can feel impossible, yet it holds the key to emotional and spiritual freedom.

Join Dr. Jacent Mpalyenkana, PhD, MBA, for an enlightening and transformative workshop that explores how to release pain, reclaim your power, and heal from the seemingly unforgivable.

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/forgiving-seemingly-unforgivable-path-inner-freedom

Sound Bath and Energy Healing - Saturday, March 22nd, 1:00-2:00pm, Central Library, Meeting Room B

Join us for this sound and meditation workshop designed to bring relaxation, improve overall well-being, and develop community connection.

Come enjoy vibrations and sounds made from crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes, and other modalities for a therapeutic mind-body experience.

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/sound-bath-and-energy-healing-2

Gratitude Journaling & Meditation Workshop - Friday, February 7th, 1:30-2:30pm, Central Library, Meeting Room B 📓🧘🎨

This fun, active, and experiential workshop introduces attendees to the mindfulness practice of Gratitude Journaling.

We explore various techniques of journaling and how the influence of writing with gratitude can produce numerous benefits to our mental, emotional and physical health.

Through this workshop we will create a foundation for building a daily practice that will support you in attracting more abundance, love, happiness and align you with your greatest potential.

If possible, please bring a journal and pen. Otherwise, supplies will be provided.

https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/gratitude-journaling-workshop

We look forward to hosting the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department on Saturday, December 14th! Staff will be discussing how community residents can be better equipped to respond appropriately when disaster strikes.