Los Angeles Libros Festival is bringing a full day of books, bilingual storytelling, live music, authors, and family-friendly activities to downtown Los Angeles this weekend — and admission is completely free!
Taking place at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library on Saturday, September 26, the festival celebrates Spanish-language and bilingual literature with programming for the whole family.
What to expect at the Los Angeles Libros Festival
Visitors can spend the day exploring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, author appearances, workshops, books, and community activities.
The festival will feature a lineup of authors, storytellers, and performers. Plus there will be lots of opportunities for families to discover new books and enjoy programming centered around bilingual literature and culture.
There’s also a 2026 festival book list, featuring a bilingual collection of works by participating festival authors.
Festival highlights
Check out the full schedule here to plan your day!
- 10 a.m. — Rainbow & Raza: Bilingual mariachi performance by Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles.
- 11 a.m. — Sí Sabo Kids: Interactive bilingual storytime with Mike Alfaro.
- 12 p.m. — Reyna Grande: Bilingual conversation with the award-winning author.
- 1 p.m. — Monster-Fighting Best Friends: Claribel A. Ortega discusses her Witchlings series.
- 2 p.m. — Cooking in Spanglish: Puerto Rican recipes and stories with Monti Carlo.
- 3 p.m. — Nathalia in Concert: Bilingual family concert and dance party.
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Family activities: Book market, photo booth, Little Biblioteca, crafts, zine-making, poetry, and more.
- Library tours: Guided tours of the Central Library are offered in English and Spanish throughout the day.
How to attend
The Los Angeles Libros Festival is free and open to the general public. Registration is available through Eventbrite, though visitors should check the official schedule for individual event times and the complete lineup of performances and workshops.
So, if you’re looking for a free family-friendly thing to do in Los Angeles this weekend, this downtown book festival is one to add to the list.
📅Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍Location: LAPL Central Library (630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071)
