Events Calendar

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.

Make a personal time capsule and more to celebrate Central Library! Parents or Caregivers must be present to participate in the Community Oral History Project. Intended for ages 4 and up.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Karime.

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.

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.

Help your little one prepare for kindergarten with stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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…

Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog.

Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.

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…

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.

Do you want to improve your reading with a good story? Join the book club and read with other adults who want to practice vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills using books or poetry. Everyone is welcome. Books or poems will be provided.

This class will teach adult learners writing strategies using journal prompts and other materials. The class will also help adults improve their vocabulary and grammar skills. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 ext. 0 or email singleton…

Interested in learning Korean? Join us for an introduction to the Korean language and culture. This beginner-friendly class is taught by an instructor from the King Sejong Institute.

Build your fluency in this Korean conversation class. Led by a King Sejong Institute instructor, you’ll practice speaking and listening through interactive discussions and cultural topics. Students attending this class are expected to have completed…

Celebrate the newest Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time, with games, crafts, and much, much more. Intended for kids aged 5-11.

Stories, songs, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.

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.

Armenian for beginners.

Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. For more information, please contact 213-228-7037 x 0 or email Singleton: singleton@lapl.org.

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.

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.