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. Meet your docent in the Main Lobby in front of the Library Store.
This school year (2026-2027), the Playa Vista and Venice Teen Councils will collaborate on a zine project. Students will learn about zines from professionals and create their own. Help Playa Vista build its zine collection while contributing to…
A block printing workshop with potatoes teaches the basics of this unique art form - and allows for crafters to continue the fun at home with friends or family!
Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for an Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques, how to calm the mind through art, and have fun being creative with their peers!
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. No…
This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will practice their vocabulary, grammar, reading, and conversational skills with the instructor and peers.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but…
Join Laurel Koss as she teaches Book Arts, which includes soft-cover Japanese-bound books, accordion, and flag books, as well as cover papermaking, collage, and printmaking.
Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. RSVP: Please sign up at the branch or call: 213-228-7154.
Make a personal time capsule and more to celebrate Central Library! Parents or Caregivers must be present to participate in the Community Oral History Project. Intended for ages 4 and up.
