Events Calendar

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

Join us for Saturday Morning yoga!

Join Ricky Rainbow Beard and their friends all the way from Rhode Island for an interactive experience that features puppets, games, stories, songs, and comedy.

Enjoy a hands-on, entertaining and educational show featuring anthropods, amphibians and reptiles of all sizes.

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…

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…

In this workshop, Alzheimer's LA will discuss depression and resistance. Suggestions will be provided for how to handle common challenges and situations for those caring for someone with dementia.

Speak English with confidence! This 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…

Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

In celebration of Central 100, join us for a discussion with Stephen Gee! He will be discussing his book Los Angeles Central Library: A History of its Art and Architecture.

Join plant enthusiast Diane Kealoha to learn how to purchase, maintain & sustain your plants. Sign up for this one-of-a-kind Plant Workshop. Limited seats available. Items to bring: 6-8" plastic plant pot with drainage holes, Paper/pen for note…

Our Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there…

Use a climate simulation program to learn about global approaches to solving the climate crisis.

60 bold posters. 10 big housing ideas. 90 minutes real debate.

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…

Read the book and join our lively discussion! The February meeting will take place on Zoom. Please contact wwood@lapl.org for the link. There is no meeting in December. February 28: The Siberian Dilemma by Martin Cruz Smith (Zoom) March 28: Listen…

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.

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

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…

Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month.

Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program.

Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will also have the opportunity to practice speaking English with the instructors and their peers. For more information, please call 213-228…

Stop by the Lake View Terrace Branch to purchase used books. Proceeds go to library programming.

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely preserve vegetables using the lacto-fermentation method. The presentation includes tasting samples and a lacto-fermentation zine. Brie is a…