Events Calendar

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

Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. Aprenda los elementos de historia americana, gobierno, la…

Join the Chatsworth Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at your local library.

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…

Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74219 or robertsonliteracy@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…

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; it is on a first…

Join your friends & neighbors in a Community Yoga class on Wednesdays evenings after work!

Explore creative writing in a fun, supportive environment! Each session will include some combination of writing exercises, readings, discussion, and opportunities for sharing and feedback. Suggested homework will also be provided to keep you writing…

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our long-running book club for adults!Upcoming meetings:January (1/21): Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoFebruary (2/18): Erasure by Percival EverettMarch (3/18): The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather…

Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow the pages to enjoy a scenic trek across a familiar city.

Please note: This event is off-site at the Audubon…

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…

Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This service is free and open to the…

The Los Angeles Public Library is proud to present award-winning author/illustrator (and this year’s Summer with the Library artist) Dan Santat!He will be discussing his writing and illustrating career, including his newest titles, Don’t Trust Fish…

Join our Children's Librarian for a free, enjoyable 20-minute story time that includes songs, flannel stories, and picture books. After story time, there will be 10 minutes of group playtime. Please enter through the side door to the right of the…

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

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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR sessions are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

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.

Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

Idioms are common English sayings that can have different meanings. Sometimes these phrases can be confusing. For example, when people say “it’s a piece of cake,” they are not talking about food. They mean, "It is easy."In this class, you will learn…

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Thursday!

Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.

Russian for Beginners.

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.