Events Calendar

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month (third Monday in May and December), for a Mental Health Workshop brought to you in partnership with L.A. County Mental Health and United Health Promoters. February: Stress and Emotional Well-beingMarch…

Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes reading assistance, writing assistance and English conversation. We…

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…

Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, and playtime for children ages 0-5.

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet fundamental overview of the components of music composition.

Listen to a story or practice your reading skills with our STAR volunteers!

Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.

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…

Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. Aprenda los elementos de historia americana, gobierno, la…

Join us for a discussion of Delusions of a Side Chick by Kandie Marie. This dramatic and suspenseful novel follows Eric as he tries to move on from a toxic affair. At the same time, Dareen refuses to let go, drawing Tommy, Joe, Lana, and Reneece into…

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; it is on a first…

Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work on…

Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. Supplies will be provided for free. No registration is required. For more information, please contact the Literacy Coordinator at 213…

Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.

Join Our Friendly Learning sessions! Come practice English and learn computer skills in a relaxed, easy class. We will practice talking about everyday things. You will also learn how to use email, search the internet, and write a great resume for…

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…

Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. Aprenda los elementos de historia americana, gobierno, la…

Join us for our weekly community yoga session.

Read, write, and talk about the news! Join this class to read current news stories and build literacy skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and expressing yourself verbally. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74219 or…

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; it is on a first…

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…

Practice English conversation with others who love books in our weekly book club. The book club will provide an opportunity to practice reading, listening, and discussing in English, and to expand your vocabulary each week.Contact the literacy…