Events Calendar

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.

Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for our Adult Book Club!

Friends of the Library meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesdays of January, April, July, and October.

Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books!

Free Community Services, providing free food, clothing, support services to low-income individuals, families, the homeless and to the unemployed/under-employed in the area of San Fernando Valley. Information on COVID-19 vaccinations and nearby…

Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older.

Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabric arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome.

Do you want to improve your reading with a good story? Join the book club and read with other adults who want to practice vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills using books or poetry. Everyone is welcome. Books or poems will be provided.

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

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

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Karin. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community.Neighborhood Sing is a free, weekly drop-in community music workshop facilitated by local…

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…

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…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Visit the Sun Valley Branch to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing, or just enjoying the dog's presence.

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Join us for 30 minutes filled with engaging stories and fun activities!

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…

If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista is your place to be.We gather in the library once a week, exercise…

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…

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…

Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, etc.? Come and talk about your daily challenges in a safe environment with a Social Worker. Free and open to all.

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