Events Calendar

Award-winning pianist Inhyun Lee brings us "All Beethoven," showcasing some of the composer's most famous music for solo piano.

In this workshop, participants will use shibori and indigo natural-dye techniques to dye a napkin/bandana to take home.

Walk-in tutoring is available for adults needing assistance with internet searches, forms, English skills, resumes, citizenship tests, and basic technology, with no appointment necessary and 20-minute sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop, introducing folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen.

Join Arnold Weiss as he highlights Hank Greenberg's inspiring journey as America's first Jewish sports superstar, overcoming antisemitism, pursuing Babe Ruth's home run record, and demonstrating his faith by sitting out a key game on Yom Kippur.

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Jason Reynolds' Twenty Four Seconds From Now. In a series of moments spanning two years, 17 year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two…

Author Arvind Ethan David talks about his debut novel The Great Game.

Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. Check out We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and join the discussion.

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…

A screening of the documentary "The Librarians" directed Kim A Snyder, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the director.

Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills.

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.

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…

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…

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…

Join us for a lively book discussion. We meet online via Google Meet.

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…

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.

Join us via Zoom to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques presented by instructor Staci Mintz.

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…

Speak English with confidence! 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…

Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation.

Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers? You'll find the Tech TryOut Cart on…

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…