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.
Come and learn about Reiki and experience the flow of the Reiki energy system. Reiki, a relaxation technique, immediately follows Mindfulness Meditation in the Community Room.
Study for your graduate school entrance exams! Connect with others or study solo. This program is for informal study and is not a formal tutoring session. Reference copies of the latest GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and TEAS are available for in-house use.
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 our friendly English conversation class for adults of all levels. Build your skills and feel more comfortable using everyday English for work, school, home, and your community. Practice useful expressions, pronunciation, idioms, and slang in a…
Love chess or curious to learn? Join us for a fun-filled session of playing, learning, and leveling up with fellow enthusiasts! All ages and levels are welcome.
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…
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.
"Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata is an internationally renowned classical pianist, and we are so fortunate to hear her perform for us live in concert at Platt. Makiko will announce the pieces on her program during her recital, and the audience will help…
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…
Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. RSVP: Please sign up at the branch or call: 213-228-7154.
ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of Los Angeles-based Filipino American artist Zosimo Quibilan Jr. He will perform original Tagalog indie pop rock, including excerpts from his rock opera about the 1896 Philippine Revolution vs. Spain. A…
Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make yogurt, butter, and a variety of soft cheeses at home. The presentation includes tasting samples, and a yogurt, butter, and cheese zine.
Have you ever wanted to write a song? Are you a songwriter seeking new techniques and inspiration? Join us for this fun, collaborative workshop where you'll learn how to write lyrics through games and improvisation and how to compose backing music…