Events for those who enjoy the library in two languages.
Bilingual Events
Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our...
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
English, Español
Join us for Bilingual Storytime at the Library! Enjoy books, songs, and playtime. We're focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for...
Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
English, Español
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study SpaceReserved...
Mondays, 3-5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take...
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must...
Mondays 5-6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
English, Español
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
Third Tuesday of the Month from 1 - 3 p.m.
English, Español
Operation HOPE is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals of all ages by offering financial education, one-on-one...
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Interested in learning Korean? Join us for an introduction to the Korean language and culture. This beginner-friendly class is taught by an...
Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
English, Español
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study SpaceReserved...
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Build your fluency in this Korean conversation class. Led by a King Sejong Institute instructor, you’ll practice speaking and listening...
Tuesdays, 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...
December 16, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Are you 14-18 years old and interested in volunteering? If so, come meet and learn more about volunteering at the library. Teens ages 11-13...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.
Third Wednesdays of the month from 1 - 4 p.m.
English, Español
TTC Tarzana Health Centers offer free and low-cost medical services including:Free immunizationsSchool physical examsFamily plan...
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Guidance from a trained...
December 17, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.
December 17, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
English, Español
We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to...
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Guidance from a trained...
December 18, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Teens are invited to enjoy a safe, inclusive, social space including games, crafts, and snacks! Crafts and snacks are inspired by the...
December 18, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Join us to make an artful seasonal wreathAcompáñenos para hacer una corona artística de temporada.
Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our...
Third Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories,...
Third Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!Starting September 2025, join us every...
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
English, Español
Join us for Bilingual Storytime at the Library! Enjoy books, songs, and playtime. We're focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for...
Mondays, 3-5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.
Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our...
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
English, Español
Join us for Bilingual Storytime at the Library! Enjoy books, songs, and playtime. We're focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for...
Mondays, 3-5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
December 30, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Create a vision board with library crafting supplies, including scrap paper and magazines, markers, and colored pencils!Please feel free to...
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.
Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our...
First Friday of Each Month at Noon
English, Chinese
Do you qualify for CalFresh? Join us for a special in-person enrollment event! A CalFresh representative will be on-site to help you apply...
First Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining...
Mondays, 3-5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
January 6, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
This workshop introduces teens to the practice of journaling. We explore how the influence of writing can produce numerous benefits to our...
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...
January 6, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
English, Español
Walk-in tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing...
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.
January 7, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.
January 8, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Join us as we learn about the Three Kings Day celebration! Enjoy a taste of Rosca de Reyes a game of loteria and make your very own crown....
Mondays, 3-5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
January 13, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Teens are invited to celebrate the start of 2026, a new semester, and new opportunities at their library! We will have games, snacks, and...
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...
January 13, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
English, Español
Walk-in tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing...
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.
Third Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories,...
Third Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!Starting September 2025, join us every...
January 18, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
English, Japanese
Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
January 20, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Are you 14-18 years old and interested in volunteering? If so, come meet and learn more about volunteering at the library; teens ages 11-13...
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...
January 20, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
English, Español
Walk-in tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing...
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.
January 21, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.
January 22, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Teens are invited to create stencil art inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mondays, 3-5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are welcome to join Sandra in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area! Take...
Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
English, Español
While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...
January 27, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
English, Español
Walk-in tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing...
January 29, 2026 4:00 PM
English, Español
Join us for an interactive family concert in English and Spanish with Nathalia! This program is intended for children and their families/...
February 3, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
English, Español
Enjoy music, dance, and play as you learn Spanish from the talented Isabel Brazón. For beginning to advanced speakers of Spanish. For all...
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...
February 4, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.
First Friday of Each Month at Noon
English, Chinese
Do you qualify for CalFresh? Join us for a special in-person enrollment event! A CalFresh representative will be on-site to help you apply...
February 6, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
You can meet with an attorney for free to discuss issues related to foreclosure and debt collection. Walk-ins welcome. Masks may be...
February 10, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Cedars-Sinai Community Health Improvement will be offering a free health screening event for everyone. The event will consist of blood...
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
English, Español
Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...
Tuesdays 6 - 7:50 p.m.
English, Español
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology...