Events Calendar

Join us every Friday afternoon for a free-play session with LEGO-style bricks.

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

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…

Join us for great exercise and fun!To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. Learners will have the opportunity to practice with the instructor…

Speak English with confidence! This class is perfect for beginners with a focus on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work on pronunciation, idioms, and slang.

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 Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim 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; it is on a first…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

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…

Join us for a school readiness storytime program where we will incorporate early reading skills like letter sounds and rhyming into our storytime. Also learn about our new literacy kits available to check out. For ages 3-5.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

Support your local branch by purchasing used books from the Friends of the Silver Lake Library (FoSLL). Sale runs from 10 AM - 3 PM on the front patio.

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 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.

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…

Join us for the BARK Certified Therapy Dogs program! This fun reading practice is designed for children, allowing early- to advanced-level readers to build confidence and improve their reading skills. While the program is suggested for grades 1-5…

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…

In this workshop, Alzheimer's LA will talk about how to better communicate with your loved one. Suggestions for how to handle common challenges and situations for those caring for someone with dementia will also be provided.

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…

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.

Join us for an exciting adventure from "bore" to "bard" in our Summer Teen Dungeons and Dragons campaign, expertly led by a Dungeon Master! This event is open to teens aged 11 to 18 only.Mark your calendars for our sessions on the following dates…