River of Angels, City of Words: Stephen Cooper on John Fante & Writing LA
Los Angeles, CA
- Date
- Fri, Oct 23, 2026
- Local time
- 1:00 PM PDT
- Venue
- Central Library, Meeting Room B
- Admission
- Admission price not confirmed
About this event
Stephen Cooper discusses writing Los Angeles, his story collection River of Angels and the continuing influence of John Fante. The conversation connects local literary history with stories set across the greater Los Angeles region. It takes place in Meeting Room B at Central Library.
The library schedules the author chat for 1–2:30 p.m. on October 23 and lists teens, adults and seniors as its audiences. An Eventbrite registration link is provided on the official page. Check that link for current admission and capacity information before attending; the event listing does not establish a ticket price.
Organizer: Los Angeles Public Library
Admission details: Admission conditions not verified.
Registration & participation: Registration conditions not verified.
Accessibility: For disability-related accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least five business days before the event. The City will try to accommodate requests received with less notice.
Getting there
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Open directions ↗Questions & answers
Where is the author chat?
In Meeting Room B at Central Library, 630 W. 5th Street.
What will Stephen Cooper discuss?
His collection River of Angels, writing Los Angeles and John Fante’s literary influence.
Sources & latest check
Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current schedules, admission and availability with the organizer before travel.