Events Calendar

Join us for a special program dedicated to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.

If you cannot get on the floor for whatever reason you can benefit from a daily practice of yoga on a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take full advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness and…

Boost your confidence in English with our friendly conversation class for all levels. Learn practical words, improve pronunciation, and have fun speaking. Everyone’s welcome—no registration required!

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…

Love chess or curious to learn? Join us for a fun-filled session of playing, learning, and leveling up with fellow enthusiasts!All ages and levels are welcome.

Join us to boost your English skills by exploring current news, U.S. history, and everyday idioms—so you can speak confidently and stay informed.

Join us during drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Sewing and embroidery machines available by appointment.

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

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

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 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…

Boost your confidence in English with our friendly conversation class for all levels. Learn practical words, improve pronunciation, and have fun speaking. Everyone’s welcome—no registration required!

All chess enthusiastic in our community and beyond are invited!On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game.On the fourth Wednesday of the month experienced players can come, enjoy, and…

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 the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community of Mar Vista folks who share a love for yarn above…

Beginning in June, the Friends of the Library will host book sales on the first Saturday of the month, from 1-5 p.m. in the meeting room. Used books are available daily on our Friends Book Sale cart, adjacent to the reference desk. Any time the…

Join us to boost your English skills by exploring current news, U.S. history, and everyday idioms—so you can speak confidently and stay informed.

Acompáñanos en un recorrido guiado de una hora por la Biblioteca Central de Los Ángeles. Tu guía compartirá historias sobre la historia, el arte y la arquitectura de esta emblemática biblioteca en el centro de la ciudad. Reúnete con tu guía en el…

Join us during drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Sewing and embroidery machines available by appointment.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Come join other chess players for some serious fun!

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…