Events Calendar

Join us for playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO®-style bricks and traditional building blocks. 


Learn and practice new vocabulary, sounds, and fluency skills that will help in speaking, reading, and writing in English. No registration required.For more information, contact Literacy Coordinator at (213) 228-7037 ext.70719 or juniperoliteracy…

Beginning, hands-on training on how to use a mouse and keyboard. No computer experience is necessary.You must have a Los Angeles Public Library card to attend computer classes.

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Saffron, a trained therapy dog.

Join us for an insightful class with Cybernaut Danny Diaz, where he'll explore the uses of artificial intelligence and discuss common modern scams.

Join us for a variety of games, including board, card, video, and block-coding games.

Join us to learn the basics of hand embroidery! We'll cover some of the most commonly used stitches to help you create a beautiful floral design. A cotton bandana will be provided, but feel free to bring your own item to embroider.

Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older.

Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. An adult must accompany children under 13.

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…

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…

Get ready for an exciting, high-energy jump rope show packed with amazing tricks, double-dutch, fun games, and chances to join in! This one-hour program is all about having fun, staying active, and believing in yourself—even when things feel tough…

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

Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal experience centered around a beloved Chinese dessert tradition: making hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Explore the symbolic significance of these delightful dumplings as you learn to prepare fruity and vegetable…

In this four-week Learning Circle, adults will learn about the basics of painting through short videos and handouts and talk about their art in oral or written form to improve their public speaking skills. All materials will be provided, but…

Join us for some fun!

Kids will play with clay and explore "cause and effect" by creating textures in the clay with different objects like leaves, flowers, maíz, stamps, and more! Great for toddlers and young children.

Puzzle Club is a fun, welcoming program for children to enjoy jigsaw puzzles while building patience, focus, and problem-solving skills.

Paint, create, and have fun at the library!

Learn the art of puppetry from and expert and create your own to take home.

Learning good grammar improves your writing and reading. This class will help you understand what makes sentences and paragraphs clear and interesting. The focus is on real-world examples and uses. Everyone is welcome. Supplies will be provided for…

Join the Faifrax Teen Council and Chef Acooba as we learn how to roll our own sushi! All materials provided, ages 11 and older. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Bring your family and create hand-painted mugs of your own design.

Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes reading assistance, writing assistance and English conversation.We…