Events Calendar

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime fun!

Join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of the library.

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children 0-3 years old. Then, enjoy our playtime which runs from 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Join us in the community room for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime!

Join us every Monday for toddler storytime. There will be books, songs, and flannels. This program is best for children ages 18-36 months though any child under age 5 is welcome.

Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.

Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents who share a passion for yarn.All supplies will be…

Weekly interactive online storytime!

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…

Our STAR volunteers read to children of all ages, 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…

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 to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of the library.

In this class, adult learners will increase their vocabulary, including usage and examples. This class is recommended for all English learner levels. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 ext. 0 or email singleton@lapl.org.

Join us for our weekly online meditation session.

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…

Speak English with confidence! 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 on…

A staff member will be available to assist with specific computer issues.Please note that this is not a formal computer class; our goal is to provide targeted help with individual technical questions or challenges.

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…

Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or reservations are required.Contact the Adult…

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 and embroidery machines.

Danny Stone, a Saved by a Story member, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow seniors in the neighborhood, hone your writing skills, and…

If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome.

Quilters, embroiderers, and all other fiber artists welcome. Beginners welcome too! Feel free to bring projects to work on. Share patterns, projects, and ideas.Please note that there are no meetings in April or October.