Calendario de eventos

In this presentation, Alzheimer's LA will provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease and its effects. They will also discuss what causes memory loss, the difference between normal aging and signs of dementia, and what to do when you visit the doctor.

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.

Do you need help creating, finishing, or revising your resume?

Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show.

Develop invaluable skills for delivering impactful speeches. This workshop is the perfect place to improve your ability to plan, structure, and tailor content for your public speaking speech!

Practice English conversation in a friendly environment!

Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…

Build your confidence as a writer while strengthening your vocabulary, critical thinking, and self-expression in this welcoming online writing class.

Come to the Pico Union Branch Library and paint some miniatures! Painting can be therapeutic and meditative. We provide brushes, paint, and even miniatures that you can keep!

Boost your confidence in English with our friendly conversation class for all levels. Learn practical words, improve pronunciation, and have fun speaking. Everyone’s welcome—no registration required!

Join us for weekly discussions and processing of various topics, guided by a mental health clinician. Each session will focus on different issues based on the participants' needs. Feel free to drop in whenever you need support. The meetings will take…

We're pleased to introduce a new French Conversation Group for native and near-native French speakers. This group offers an opportunity to engage with recent articles from the French press while participating in thoughtful, lively discussions on…

Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds…

Session Focus: Planning Ceremonies and Memorials This session explores how to plan meaningful ceremonies and memorials that reflect your personal, cultural, and spiritual values. Participants will learn about memorial planning, obituary preparation…

Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!

Join us to boost your English skills by exploring current news, U.S. history, and everyday idioms—so you can speak confidently and stay informed.

Are you writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Please bring 5 to 10 double-spaced typed pages to share. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their work!

Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing, embroidery, and Cricut machines.

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.

Join us during drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Sewing, embroidery, and Cricut machines available by appointment.

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…

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.

Join the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club to discuss Jean Stafford's The Mountain Lion and enjoy light refreshments. New members are always welcome. Books are available at the reference desk.

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.