Events Calendar

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 for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.

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

Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved indoors.Please note: this event takes place off-site…

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Armenian for beginners.

The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Fairfax Branch 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. Meet your docent in the Main Lobby in front of the Library Store.

New and established players are invited to join us for Mahjong on most second and fourth Wednesdays of the month; please check the calendar to confirm. Experienced players will be on hand to teach new players how to play and lead us in a game.

Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Join the Library's social worker, Rachelle Clayton Smith, for a bi-weekly journaling support group. You will learn how to reflect through writing, explore your creativity, and build stress relief skills! You can connect with others on their wellness…

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

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.

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

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our wonderful therapy dog, Grant!

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…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

Join our book club for kids and their adults to read together. At the beginning of each month, you can choose to pick up one or both of our featured books: one classic and one modern selection. Enjoy reading at home or in the library, and attend our…

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.