BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.
The world of classical music comes alive through the works of Beethoven and Mozart. A member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 36 years, Paul Stein has brought his musical experience into many educational and chamber music venues.
Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp, and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) will present an intimate salon-style concert that has been carefully curated to include seldom-performed works, pieces by contemporary composers, and…
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…
The Koreatown Media Lab is open every other Saturday. 3D printers, poster printing, computers with the Adobe Creative Cloud, Zoom Rooms, Cricut machines, and sewing machines are available to lab members. Tours are available to all library visitors…
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.
All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.
Walk-in tutoring is available for adults needing assistance with internet searches, forms, English skills, resumes, citizenship tests, and basic technology, with no appointment necessary and 20-minute sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adults and teens are invited to discuss Sabaa Tahir's All My Rage. A family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness.
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.This service is free and open to the…
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.