Events Calendar

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.

Do you want to make an impact on your community? Join the Washington Irving Branch Friends of the Library.Any questions, please call (323) 734-6303 or email wirvng@lapl.org.

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 in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.

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…

Zumba Gold is a low-impact dance fitness program tailored for active older adults, beginners, or those needing a gentler workout. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes. No mat required.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free. No appointments or reservations are required. For more…

Join us every Monday for toddler storytime. There will be books, songs, and flannels. This program is best for children ages 18-36 months though any child under age 5 is welcome.

Join us for storytime every Monday morning. We will share stories, songs, and fun fingerplays!

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.

Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys.

Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs and movement.

Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive environment.For details or questions, please contact the literacy…

Stories, action rhymes, and songs for children ages 2-5, presented by our volunteer STAR Reader Angela.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys.

Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.

Join us in the community room for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime!

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…

Our STAR volunteers read to children of all ages, one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR reading sessions at our branch!STAR sessions are subject to change or cancellation…

Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or reservations are required.Contact the Adult…

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…

Weekly interactive online storytime!

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.