Events Calendar

Come discuss On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family by Lisa See.

Join us for an information booth event about CalFresh! A CalFresh representative will be on hand to assist you with enrollment and to answer any questions you may have about CalFresh benefits.

LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save.

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…

If you are a small business owner or woman entrepreneur and have questions about starting or growing your business, we encourage you to attend.

Visit our student zone helper for a safe place to study, free school supplies, and more.

Study spaces and homework help for students in grades K-12

Join us in the first-floor meeting room with your latest crochet or knitting project. Exchange ideas, techniques, and learn new stitches from fellow crafters.

Learn Chinese with our experienced instructor. This class is for beginners.

Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

Gain confidence using English in everyday situations. This practical class helps adults build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and practice conversational English for work, school, home, and the community.

Join us for a special program dedicated to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.

STAR Volunteers read and tell stories with children at the library.

Build with us!

Join us for a screening of Fun Size (2012), where a teenage girl’s Halloween plans go awry as she searches for her missing brother with her friends before their mom finds out.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. For more information, please contact 213-228-7037 x 0 or Singleton@lapl.org

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer.

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month by creating crafts that honor renowned artists and musicians.

After-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

After school homework help for grades K to 12.

Student Zone is an area of the library where students K-12 can get help after school with homework.

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.

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…

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.