Events Calendar

Beverages for this program include water and juice.
We will provide cups, canvases, paint, and brushes. Join us for an afternoon of creativity!

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.



Adults and teens are invited to discuss Gayle Forman's Just One Day. Allyson has always done the right thing. When on a post-grad tour of London Allyson encounters Dutch actor Willem she goes against everything she knows about herself and takes him…

Pianist Xiao Chen has taught at Mount St. Mary's University, served as a lecturer at UCLA, and is currently Music Director at the Irvine Conservatory of Music. In her program All American, she showcases a diverse range of American composers…

Join LAPL's Art Department for a celebration of Andy Beta's newly published Cosmic Music, an in-depth biography of the jazz harpist, singer, composer and spiritual leader, Alice Coltrane.

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 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.

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 a free workshop led by Laurel Koss, where you'll discover the art and craft of making a one-signature casebound journal. Learn about the tools and techniques involved in bookmaking, and create a small yet durable journal perfect for…

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.

Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log in to qme.io during these hours to join. If a Qme Place…

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…

Zumba Gold is a low-impact dance fitness program tailored for active older adults, beginners, or those needing a gentler workout. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes. No mat required.

Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive environment.For details or questions, please contact the literacy…

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.

This fun and unique class will elevate your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of the library.

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents who share a passion for yarn.All supplies will be…

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 us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of the library.

In this class, adult learners will increase their vocabulary, including usage and examples. This class is recommended for all English learner levels. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 ext. 0 or email singleton@lapl.org.