Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Public Library, and LAist
$30 General admission tickets, $150 VIP tickets
Celebrate a century of light at the iconic Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles with an immersive festival featuring more than 200 performers, artists, and storytellers. Discover interactive art installations around every corner, delight in surprise performances, engage in intimate conversations with creators, and enjoy live music, local food and drink, and dancing among the stacks!
Featuring DJ sets by dublab residents T-Kay, Ki Oni, Addae, and Encarnación, as well as a CRT TV Installation by Operator.
Night at the Library transforms the beloved historic Central Library into a vibrant, after-hours playground—celebrating 100 years of illumination, inspiration, and impact in spectacular style.
PERFORMANCES:
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Da Poetry Lounge with Yesika Salgado
dublab
Gospel Choir presented by GMWA LA and NOMMO Cultural Strategies
Heidi Duckler Dance
LA Phil Insight with Sarah Rara
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Rob Stone Blues with the History of Blues
EXPERIENCES:
Color Compton
Mister & Mischief
Modular Sound Bath
Philosophical Research Society
RENT Poet
Silent films with live music by Sean J. O’Connell
Tarot readings by Michelle Tea and Davida Rappaport
The Stacks with Traci Thomas
Crafts, board games, librarian showcases, demos, and more
SHOP AND EAT:
The Library Store
Angel City Press
Reparations Club
The Ripped Bodice
Skylight Books
Altadena Cookie Company
The Chocolate Dispensary
Local food trucks and drinks








