Join us for the upcoming summer season of the acclaimed ALOUD series! Make a free reservation, purchase tickets, or become a Member today to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned writers, thinkers, and performers at the Central Library and beyond.
ALOUD
Conversations, Readings and Performances — Where Los Angeles engages with today’s top writers, thinkers, and performers to listen, learn, and exchange ideas.
Upcoming Events › ALOUD
Branching Out:
Edendale Branch Library
Featuring a program curated by Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement
Pop Sounds of California:
Conversation and Dance
Jon Pareles, The NYT Chief Pop Music Critic
Branching Out:
Lake View Terrace Branch Library
Reading by poet Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do programs fill so quickly!?
ALOUD provides a unique experience for the public to engage with scholars, authors, and artists in the intimate 235-seat Mark Taper Auditorium. Library Foundation Members have the benefit of reserving for programs in advance of the public. Consider joining as a Member to receive this benefit, and check the website on an on-going basis for program availability. Be sure to subscribe to our email alerts, and visit our Media Archive for podcasts and other media items from our recent programs.
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Where does ALOUD take place?
Unless otherwise noted, ALOUD programs are held at the downtown Central Library’s Mark Taper Auditorium.
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Where should I park?
We recommend taking public transportation due to street closures surrounding Central Library. If driving is required, parking for the Central Library is at the Westlawn Garage at 524 S. Flower Street. For more information, visit the Library’s website.
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Should I purchase the author’s book in advance?
We encourage you to purchase books from The Library Store. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. Books are made available for purchase when you reserve for a program online, and are also on sale at programs. In order to participate in the book signing, you must purchase at least one book from The Library Store. Members receive discounts on purchases.
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Where can I find podcasts and videos of ALOUD programs?
Podcasts and videos from our programs are available free online at our growing Media Archive. Visit the archive at lfla.org/archive to explore hundreds of podcasts and videos spanning 20+ years of ALOUD's history bringing authors, artists, and t thinkers to the Los Angeles Public Library.
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