Events Calendar

Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and conversation skills with other learners. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 x0 or email singleton@lapl.org.

Join us in the Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen the FIFA World Cup 26™. Join us in the comfortable, air-conditioned Taper Auditorium at Central Library for the Central Soccer Celebration as we screen…

Join us in reading Good Dirt by Charmine Wilkerson. Copies are available for check out in the branch or on your mobile device as an e-book/e-audiobook.

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…

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Through body awareness, movement, and breath, you will be guided on how to bring your body, mind, and spirit back into balance for overall well-being.

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. Meet your docent in the Main Lobby in front of the Library Store.

Armenian for beginners.

The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Fairfax Branch Library.

Need volunteer hours? Earn them at the Pio Pico-Koreatown Branch Library!

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…

Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading newspapers and short stories, mastering American phrases and idioms, and…

Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 x0…

Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. Aprenda los elementos de historia americana, gobierno, la…

Join us for a lively discussion of the 2021 novel Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney.

Join us for Art Era, as our friend Jazz guides everyone through watercolor painting. Recommended for ages 5-11. This program may be canceled or postponed without notice. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library…

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…

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…

We will create something new each Wednesday as we learn new ways to express ourselves.

Learn about personal archiving best practices and resources available at the Los Angeles Public Library.

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.

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…

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study SpaceReserved Computers and LaptopsFree Basic School Supplies and PrintingGuidance from Trained Helpers (for homework and…

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