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You must sign up in advance: Literacy tutors are available Mondays and Wednesdays for grades K-6.

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our wonderful therapy dog, Grant!

On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game. All materials are provided.

Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes reading assistance, writing assistance and English conversation. We…

This is an online mostly fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year.

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

Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an opportunity to practice English, develop vocabulary, build…

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.

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community of Mar Vista folks who share a love for yarn above…

In this class, you will learn about idioms and study phrases that people use every day in conversation.

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

Russian for Beginners.

Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. For more information, please contact Adult Literacy…

Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for practicing and learning.

Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive environment.For details or questions, please contact the literacy…

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

Come practice speaking English in a fun and relaxed environment. This class provides a variety of reading materials and engaging topics to help adults feel confident in speaking, reading, and writing.

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…

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…

Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills. Books will be provided. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 x0…

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.