Events Calendar

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 reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times.

Help turn the library sidewalks into colorful works of art! Join us for a fun outdoor chalk drawing event where you can create bright designs, inspiring messages, doodles, games, and summer-themed masterpieces. Whether you’re an experienced artist or…

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!

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…

Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed.

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

Create a beautiful work of art using books!

Join an engaging writing workshop series for children in grades 2-5. No prior experience necessary!

Join us for a second installment in our summer movie series: Hamnet.

Join us for a fun and relaxing time as we paint wooden animal cutouts.

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's Storytime with book read alouds, songs, movements activities, and fun!

Let’s read Guts by Raina Telegemeier! ¡Leamos Agallas por Raina Telgemeier!

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

Kids ages four and older are invited to make LEGO® creations in the library. Every month, we will have a suggested theme. Builder's creations will be displayed in the library.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor…

Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work…

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…

Use lyrics to learn English! In this class you will read and analyze lyrics to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the English language. For more information call 213-228-7037 or email singleton@lapl.org.

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…

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…

Make a design on thin plastic sheets and then watch as they shrink and harden in the oven! Easy to learn and super fun.

Join Taty Hernandez of Lumbre Ceramics to learn about the development of the technology that is ceramics from the Mesoamerican time period to today!