Events Calendar

Our friendly teen tutors can help with homework, literacy, and learning new concepts!

Join us for a needle-crafting group for ages 6 and up, meeting on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet fundamental overview of the components of music composition.

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!

Seated Yoga and Join us for seated yoga and exercises. Meet new friends and get some exercise in the comfort of the library.

Join us for weekly discussions and processing of various topics, guided by a mental health clinician. Each session will focus on different issues based on the participants' needs. Feel free to drop in whenever you need support. The meetings will take…

Speak with an LA Law Library staff member to learn about researching your legal issue with trustworthy free legal resources.

We're pleased to introduce a new French Conversation Group for native and near-native French speakers. This group offers an opportunity to engage with recent articles from the French press while participating in thoughtful, lively discussions on…

Join us every Friday afternoon for a free-play session with LEGO-style bricks.

Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds…

In this presentation, Alzheimer's LA will provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease and its effects. They will also discuss what causes memory loss, the difference between normal aging and signs of dementia, and what to do when you visit the doctor.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

Join us for a fun reading practice designed for children of all reading levels, from early to advanced.

Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing songs with fingerplays and dances! Japanese Storytimes are immersion experiences and done…

Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!

Session Focus: Grief Plans for Families and Chosen Family This session focuses on preparing loved ones for life after your death by addressing emotional, relational, and practical needs. Participants will explore ways to provide comfort and guidance…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer A.J.

After leaving the circus, a nomadic donkey named EO travels across the Polish and Italian countryside, encountering both human unkindness and warmth. (88 min.)

Join us to boost your English skills by exploring current news, U.S. history, and everyday idioms—so you can speak confidently and stay informed.

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

Pick up some new dance moves that can improve your overall health and lift your spirits while learning from Professor Mark Tomasic, Chair of the Santa Monica College Dance Department, and Dr. Hazly on how dance can positively impact both the mind and…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Karime.

Join us for a conversation about Tremor, by Teju Cole.