Pacoima and Chinatown Branch Libraries will be open as supplementary cooling centers (no library services available) on Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Events Calendar
The Library hosts free events every day. Browse our listings below, or search for an event near you.
Boost your confidence in English with our friendly conversation class for all levels. Learn practical words, improve pronunciation, and have fun speaking. Everyone’s welcome—no registration required!
Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No class on holidays. Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice…
Acompáñanos en un recorrido guiado de una hora por la Biblioteca Central de Los Ángeles. Tu guía compartirá historias sobre la historia, el arte y la arquitectura de esta emblemática biblioteca en el centro de la ciudad. Reúnete con tu guía en el…
Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we use our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity not only to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé, and weave, but also to build a community of Mar Vista residents who share a passion for yarn.All supplies will be…
Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing and embroidery machines.
Danny Stone, a Saved by a Story member, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow seniors in the neighborhood, hone your writing skills, and…
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…
Children ages 5 and up are invited to read with Thor the therapy dog. Reading to a friendly dog helps reduce anxiety and makes reading fun!A selection of books will be provided.
All chess enthusiastic in our community and beyond are invited!On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game.On the fourth Wednesday of the month experienced players can come, enjoy, 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…
Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community of Mar Vista folks who share a love for yarn above…
Beginning in June, the Friends of the Library will host book sales on the first Saturday of the month, from 1-5 p.m. in the meeting room. Used books are available daily on our Friends Book Sale cart, adjacent to the reference desk. Any time the…
Children are welcome to join our volunteer, Miss Sandy, for story readings every Monday. After attending three STAR events at our branch, participants can take home a free book.
