Events Calendar

Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lie within!Please note that in April, the group meets on the fifth Thursday.

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…

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…

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday afternoon with other beginning and advanced needle…

Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone.To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Central Library, we will be reading books from 1926!

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…

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…

Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Mid-Valley Branch Library.On…

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 for Gentle Vinyasa with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Heather Flynn.

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

Attention Knitters & Crocheters: Please join us for an afternoon of yarn fun! Bring your current project(s), any other friends that knit/crochet and meet other yarn enthusiasts in the community room!

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.

Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class will be a beginner-level class. Practice English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work on pronunciation, accent reduction, and slang. For…

Join us for the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale! Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be on hand at affordable prices. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Mid-Valley Branch Library.If…

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.

A representative from Alzheimer's LA will discuss the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia during this three-week program. Attendance at all events is not mandatory, but…

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…

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…

Interested in free, easy access to the library's streaming, music, and audiobook platform? Learn all about how Hoopla works and what it can do for you in this informative drop-in session and get the most out of your library card.

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.

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Jason Reynolds' Twenty Four Seconds From Now. In a series of moments spanning two years, 17 year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two…

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…