Events Calendar

Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds…

Join us for great exercise and fun!To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday!

Celebrated children's book author and artist Sunny Seki will enchant the audience with this demonstration of the craft of traditional Japanese shadow puppets. After a shadow puppet show that brings enthralling Japanese folktales to life, kids will…

Come to the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Choose from thousands of titles ranging from Anthropology to Zoology. If you are in the mood for a mystery or adventure book, the Chatsworth Branch is the place to indulge. Support the…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

Speak English with confidence! This class is perfect for beginners with a focus on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work on pronunciation, idioms, and slang.

During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. Learners will have the opportunity to practice with the instructor…

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 patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

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…

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…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times.

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…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Denise. Take home a free book after reading with Denise three times.

Join us for Saturday Morning yoga!

Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No class on holidays. Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice…

Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No class on holidays. Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice…

Join us for the BARK Certified Therapy Dogs program! This fun reading practice is designed for children, allowing early- to advanced-level readers to build confidence and improve their reading skills. While the program is suggested for grades 1-5…

Speak English with confidence! This 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…

Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Join us for an exciting adventure from "bore" to "bard" in our Summer Teen Dungeons and Dragons campaign, expertly led by a Dungeon Master! This event is open to teens aged 11 to 18 only.Mark your calendars for our sessions on the following dates…

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…

Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!