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…

Listen to a story or practice your reading skills with our STAR volunteers!

Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.

Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.

Join Our Friendly Learning sessions! Come practice English and learn computer skills in a relaxed, easy class. We will practice talking about everyday things. You will also learn how to use email, search the internet, and write a great resume for…

Join us for our weekly community yoga session.

All adults and teens ages 16 and older are invited to join volunteer Ashley for parallel art making, journaling, and writing. Ashley will guide attendees with a series of creative and nature-based prompts, as well as teach journaling techniques, but…

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…

Join us via Zoom to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques presented by instructor Staci Mintz.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!

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.

The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read.

Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older.

Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books!

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

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

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Visit the Sun Valley Branch to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing, or just enjoying the dog's presence.

Join us for 30 minutes filled with engaging stories and fun activities!

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

Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, etc.? Come and talk about your daily challenges in a safe environment with a Social Worker. Free and open to all.

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