Events Calendar

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…

STAR Volunteers read and tell stories with children at the library.

Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions about your loved one's Medicare benefits? In this presentation, the Center for Health Care Rights will teach you how to navigate your Medicare benefits. They will discuss eligibility rules for Medicare…

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to care for and use a sourdough starter with kitchen-staple ingredients and tools.

Join us for family block building fun!

After-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library! Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring timeless treasures and new favorites.

Children of all ages can share the joy of reading with a STAR volunteer!

Homework help for students in grades K-12.

You must sign up in advance: Literacy tutors are available Mondays and Wednesdays for grades K-6.

After school homework help for grades K to 12.

Student Zone is an area of the library where students K-12 can get help after school with homework.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times.

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 Singleton@lapl.org

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

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

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

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.

A program designed to enhance reading skills for children of all ages!

Come meet with lawyers in the Van Nuys Branch Library for a free consumer debt clinic.

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, a young girl discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life that seems too good to be true.

Student Zone is an after-school homework and study area for K-12 students that provides free computer access, printing, and guidance from a Student Zone homework helper.

Join fellow council members in planning community events, and assisting library staff. Snacks will be provided.