PROGRAMS
Brand Library & Art Center provides a wide-range of free visual and performing arts programming, including concerts, art exhibitions, art and music lectures, films, dance performances, and interactive programs for families!
ART
MUSIC
BOOK TO MUSIC CLUB
The Brand Book to Music Club combines reading, discussion, and music! Enjoy active discussion and listen to music inspired by themes from the book. A library copy of the book will be available for checkout. Listen to music inspired by literary works or read books that have been the inspiration for musicians!
Our next meeting is Wednesday June 15 at 4pm. You can pick up the book at Brand Library.
GALLERY
The Brand Gallery hosts diverse contemporary art exhibitions every year. For each exhibition, we offer an array of programming that can include artist talks, panel discussions, curator-led tours, film screenings, poetry readings, and art workshops.
MAKE IT!
This hands-on crafts program for all ages gives participants a chance to express themselves! Each program is limited to 25 participants. Programs are held in the Brand Library Courtyard on Wednesday mornings at 11am. Take away kits are available after the program has ended (supplies are limited). Our next program will be held on Wednesday June 1, 2022. Sponsored by the Brand Associates.
IN THE BAG
Brand Library's Learning Kit Lending Program!
Kits include guitar, ukulele, drawing, knitting, crochet, and a hiking kit so you can get out and let nature inspire your creativity!
Our Knitting Support Group is postponed for now, feel free to share any projects you are working on from home www.facebook.com/brandlibrary
This is not an instructor led class, but open time at the library to work on your projects.
DANCE
The Dance Series presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. The series is sponsored by the Brand Associates.
The 2022 season included workshops and performances by City Ballet of Los Angeles, Nickerson-Rossi Dance, Tropicaleiza Dance and Drum Company and JazzAntiqua.
Past Programs:
Local musicians make music come alive in these interactive programs! Sponsored by the Brand Associates.
Past programs have included: Honolulu Avenue Strummers, Kazan Taiko, the California Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sounds of Ancient Mexico.
This acclaimed series presents top musicians from Southern California playing chamber music in the Brand Recital Hall.
The Music Series is sponsored by the Brand Associates.
View the 2022 schedule.
Past Programs:
The Summer Music Series presents eclectic live music located at Brand Library & Art Center. Concert attendees often bring their own chairs and picnic amenities and sit on the grassy hill. Join us on Fridays at 7pm during July, August, and September for free concerts.
Past Programs:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021
DOCENT TOURS
Brand Associates members Joemy Wilson and Jackie Davis share the fascinating story of the Brand family and their historic home that is now Brand Library & Art Center. Tours are free, but RSVPs are required.
Docent tours are currently not available.
REEL ART Film Series
Reel Art features critically acclaimed independent films that explore the arts, with special guests on hand to lead post-screening discussions. The film series is run by the Brand Associates.