Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be parking at SCI-Arc?

Yes! There is free parking available in the SCI-Arc parking lot at 350 Merrick Street, between Traction Avenue and 4th Street.  

How should I enter LITLIT? 

Visitors may enter through either of our two ticket checkpoints on Santa Fe Avenue and 3rd Street or Traction Avenue and 4th Street. 

What are the accessibility accommodations? 

The accessible public entrance will be located at 960 E. 3rd Street. All vending presses will be located at ground level along the main corridor. To reach the upstairs panels and workshops, an elevator will be available.

Does LITLIT cost money to attend?

No! Both days of the festival are free and open to the public.

Do I need to RSVP to attend?

No, anyone can attend LITLIT for free without having registered in advance. However, all attendees will have to register at the door, so RSVP ahead to save time!

How do I attend one of the panels?

Panels do not require advance registration. All LITLIT panels will be held upstairs on the second floor in SCI-Arc’s gorgeous library

How do I attend one of the workshops?

Workshops do not require advance registration. All LITLIT workshops will be held upstairs on the second floor in one of SCI-ARC’s classrooms, room 224. 

Will there be food at LITLIT?

Yes! We have multiple tasty food vendors located outside by the main entrance at 350 Merrick Street, between Traction Avenue and 4th Street. We will be joined by Pizza Ananda, dumpLins, Slutty Sammys, and handrolls from Dear Neighbor, plus $5 pours from Silverlake Wine

Will there be books for sale at the festival?

Yes! Many of our amazing exhibitors will be selling their titles, and we will be joined by Village Well who will have copies of each of the panelists' books for purchase. 

What is the Los Angeles Review of Books?

Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) is the organizer of LITLIT. As a literary organization and magazine, LARB is committed to expand access to the literary world through public programs such as LITLIT. Find LARB both online and in print covering culture, politics, and the arts. Stop by the LARB table at LITLIT to learn more!