Events Calendar

Practice English conversation with others who love books in our weekly book club. The book club will provide an opportunity to practice reading, listening, and discussing in English, and to expand your vocabulary each week.Contact the literacy…

This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will practice their vocabulary, grammar, reading, and conversational skills with the instructor and peers. For more…

Join us for our weekly community yoga 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 are required but…

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…

Read, write, and talk about the news! Join this class to read current news stories and build literacy skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and expressing yourself verbally. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74219 or…

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…

Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for beginner 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…

Join us every second Monday of the month for a lively and thought-provoking book discussion. Copies are available from checkout at the next meeting or at the Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact…

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 via Zoom to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques presented by instructor Staci Mintz.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is intended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.*This program is subject to change or cancellation…

The skills that children learn at an early age (0-5) can be predictors of future success in life. Get Ready for Kindergarten is meant for parents and children who aren’t yet in school and includes fun activities for families to do together that will…

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…

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…

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…

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Benjamin Franklin pop-up.At our pop-up you can:Have your library questions answeredGet help downloading e-books…

Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers? You'll find the Tech TryOut Cart on…

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…

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

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…

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…

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…