Events Calendar

Learn about conservation, discuss strategies for supporting a healthy earth, then upcycle cast-off materials to create a new sculpture, toy, or functional item.

Learn basic machine sewing, bring your own project or alteration, and get help from an experienced sewist! "Free Sew" Sessions, offered by the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club, are unstructured, "office hour" style workshops where…

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, practical English for work, school, home, or the community. The class may also work…

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 storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

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.

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…

Children are welcome to join Linda in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s reading in the children's area. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library.

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.

Design your own custom tote bag using colorful fabric markers, stencils, and summer-inspired art! Create a bag for beach days, books, shopping, or everyday use while showing off your personal style. Ages 9-18.

Join us at the Playa Vista Branch Library as we continue to celebrate the Central Library’s centennial year. Historian Mary Mallory will highlight the pioneering women of the Los Angeles Public Library, including Tessa Kelso, Miriam Matthews, Eleanor…

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

Join master storyteller Karen Golden as she takes you on a storytelling and musical adventure up your street and around the world!Open to all families.

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…

Come meet with lawyers in the Van Nuys Branch Library for a free consumer debt clinic. Do you need assistance with debt collectors? Identity theft? Credit card debt lawsuits?The consumer debt clinic can:Teach you about your consumer rightsProvide…

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.

Make ice cream, then add your favorite toppings!

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…

Learn to make delicious vegan sushi!

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