[ALOUD]

Presenting its milestone 1,000th [ALOUD] program in 2010, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles continues to reach a wide audience through on site events, podcasts, and archival videos.

[ALOUD] events are free and open to the public at the Central Library along with a special selection of ticketed off-site events. By presenting a range of authors, scientists, thinkers, and artists, the series engages Angelenos in critical civic discourse and inspires life-long learning.  Events feature local as well as national and international experts in their field paired with a moderator to facilitate a dynamic discussion. Most programs are followed by a Q&A and book signing with the audience.

Curated by Louise Steinman, author and director of Cultural Programs for the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, [ALOUD] showcases a new line-up each season informed by current events and culturally relevant and intellectually engaging topics.

Click here to see this season’s calendar of events.

Reservation Policy for Free Programs
As most [ALOUD] at Central Library programs are free of charge, it is our policy to overbook. In the case of a FULL program your free reservation may not guarantee admission. We recommend arriving early. Unclaimed reservations will be released to standby patrons at the start of each program.

Book purchases will be available for pick-up the night of the event.

Standby Policy
Standby numbers are distributed in person only one hour before the program, on a first-come, first-served, basis. There is no advance wait list for full programs. Standby patrons will be admitted subject to availability. Most programs will be available via podcast.

Become a member of the Library Foundation to receive advance notification of [ALOUD] programs.

Cancelling a Reservation
Registered users may cancel or modify their reservations by clicking on My Account. Non-registered users may cancel their reservations by emailing programs@lfla.org (please indicate your name, date and title of the program).

Reservation Policy for Ticketed Programs
Tickets are non-refundable.

Will call opens one hour before the start of the program. Additional tickets may become available the night of the program. Refer back to the calendar for updates.

Thanks to the generous support of the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Arent Fox, City National Bank, KPMG, Donna and Martin J. Wolff, and The Boudjakdji Foundation. Additional support provided by the Los Angeles Public Library, The Council of the Library Foundation, The Stay Home & Read a Book Ball, and individual Library Foundation members. Media support provided by KCRW 89.9 FM, KUSC 91/5 FM, and LA Weekly.