# Event Details - **Event Name**: Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Part of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ Centennial celebration of Central Library, ALOUD presents a special program that dives...About this EventThursday, April 23 at 7pmOverground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in AmericaCandacy Taylorin conversation with Tyree Boyd-PatesPart of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ Centennial celebration of Central Library, ALOUD presents a special program that dives deep into the archives at the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL). Cultural documentarian and author of Overground Railroad, Candacy Taylor—joined by Tyree Boyd-Pates—will delve into LAPL’s premier collections of Green Books, a travel guide for Black motorists used for decades when traveling through segregated America. The Los Angeles Public Library has the second largest collection of Green Books and the second largest number of Green Book sites in the country, despite being encompassed by sundown towns (Culver City, Glendale, and South Pasadena). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1e894bc0-fe92-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/overground-railroad-the-green-book-and-the-roots-of-black-travel-in-america/100001981646952379 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 42.13, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library - **lat**: 34.0504953 - **long**: -118.25565449999999 - **full address**: Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/62513de3213128dfd8775f841c7d0ece556231ed78ad064a65347a184edefdf4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf2ead8-gmir.jpg?v=1769856400 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America being held? - **A:** Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America? - **A:** Tickets for Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America are priced at USD 42 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableOnline LivestreamFreeAvailableCandacy Taylor's "Overground Railroad"USD 42 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America? - **A:** Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America is organized by ALOUD a program of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Overground Railroad: The Green Book & the Roots of Black Travel in America is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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