Events Calendar

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 Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times.

Design your own custom tote bag using colorful fabric markers, stencils, and summer-inspired art! Create a bag for beach days, books, shopping, or everyday use while showing off your personal style. Ages 9-18.

Join us at the Playa Vista Branch Library as we continue to celebrate the Central Library’s centennial year. Historian Mary Mallory will highlight the pioneering women of the Los Angeles Public Library, including Tessa Kelso, Miriam Matthews, Eleanor…

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

Join master storyteller Karen Golden as she takes you on a storytelling and musical adventure up your street and around the world!Open to all families.

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

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…

Come meet with lawyers in the Van Nuys Branch Library for a free consumer debt clinic. Do you need assistance with debt collectors? Identity theft? Credit card debt lawsuits?The consumer debt clinic can:Teach you about your consumer rightsProvide…

Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. All children and their caregivers are welcomed.

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

Make ice cream, then add your favorite toppings!

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…

Learn to make delicious vegan sushi!

Children's Storytime with book read alouds, songs, movements activities, and fun!

The Teen Origami Club meets every month at the Malabar Library and is open to all skill levels.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Paul. Take home a free book after reading with Paul three times.

Speak English with confidence! The 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…

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…

Use lyrics to learn English! In this class you will read and analyze lyrics to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the English language. For more information call 213-228-7037 or email singleton@lapl.org.

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 our monthly art and crafts program for kids! We will have 3-4 different craft stations where kids can explore and create their own craft to take home. All ages are welcome.

Join us for an engaging workshop featuring Self Help Graphics. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of relief printing using foam blocks you can draw on directly. Experienced artists will guide you through creating…