Events Calendar

Join the Library's social worker, Rachelle Clayton Smith, for a bi-weekly journaling support group. You will learn how to reflect through writing, explore your creativity, and build stress relief skills! You can connect with others on their wellness…

On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game. All materials are provided.

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use.

This class will help you improve your reading speed and confidence in English. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 ext. 0 or email singleton@lapl.org.

Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show.

Join our English conversation class to speak with confidence, improve your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skill.

Walk-in Tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.

Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance.

Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.

Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an opportunity to practice English, develop vocabulary, build…

Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi! To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. For more information, please contact 213-228-7037 x 0 or email Singleton: singleton@lapl.org.

In this class, you will learn about idioms and study phrases that people use every day in conversation.

Donate Blood with the American Red Cross at the Van Nuys Library and receive a $10.00 gift card!

Develop invaluable skills for delivering impactful speeches. This workshop is the perfect place to improve your ability to plan, structure, and tailor content for your public speaking speech!

Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community.

Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from UCLA Mindful.

Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and architecture of L.A.'s landmark downtown library.

Come kick up your heels in this beginner-level class in a variety of styles, including country western, pop, Latin, disco, and more!

Russian for Beginners.

Join Adult Literacy Services for a fun filled Family Literacy program. Families will work together to help children develop basic numeracy skills through books and hands-on activities.

Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…

United Mental Health Promoters from the Department of Mental Health will be tabling on-site and connecting our patrons to local social services in the community.