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…
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. Sometimes, kids find it intimidating to read in front of…
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. For more…
Join us to discover the art of block printing inspired by the Palisades landscapes and natural beauty. Participants will design, carve, and print their own unique artwork using specialized carving tools and inks. All materials provided. No experience…
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…
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.
Join us for Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime on the second Saturday afternoon of each month! Have fun learning simple Vietnamese vocabulary through book read alouds, songs, and movement activities. No Vietnamese language knowledge is neccesary to…
Join us in the Community Room to hear local author Debra Miller discuss her new memoir, The Most Wonderful Terrible Person: A Memoir of Murder in the Golden State.
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.
Life Without Reservations: Growing Up at the Famed Ambassador Hotel 1921-1938 tells the story of Carlyn Frank, who called the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel home. Frank's daughter, Lisa Gilmore, tells the story of her mother's life rubbing elbows with…
Enjoy the beautiful music of Vivaldi, Kreisler, and Joplin, played by violinist Paul Stein, a 36-year member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This concert will feature composers from Europe, South America, and the USA. He will talk about the lives of…
Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. Check out The Library Book by Susan Orlean and join the discussion.
