Events Calendar

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.

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…

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.

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 in this fun opportunity to hang out with other teens…

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

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…

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.

Would you like to pronounce English clearly and confidently? Practice with us. The focus of this class is improving letter and word sounds.

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.

Join us for a lively Yiddish Class at the Library, instructed by Rabbi Golden. Whether you’re new to the language or reconnecting with it, enjoy an engaging introduction to Yiddish conversation, culture, and traditions, no prior experience needed…

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…

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…

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.

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.

Get ready for fun nights of reading, learning, and laughter! This class is designed to help you practice your English reading skills in a fun environment.

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…

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

Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and conversation skills with other learners. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 x0 or email singleton@lapl.org.

Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will provide one.

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.