Hyewon Chang has been a first place winner in many international piano competitions, and we are so fortunate to be able to hear her play live in concert at Platt. Hyewon will be playing on a new piano funded by the Friends of the Platt 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…
Machine maintenance is at the heart of best practices for magnetic tape-based media preservation. This workshop is a hands-on course for cleaning consumer VCRs, including tape heads and the tape path.
Certified Covered California Enrollment Counselors will be at the library to meet you face-to-face to discuss and explain your health coverage options. They can also help you select the best plan for your medical needs and budget. You can also find…
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.
Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers, or a variety of almost any kind of paper.
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.
Songs of the Earth presents Garrett Saracho and We All Nations for a musical celebration of Indigenous heritage, unity, and cultural resilience. A fourth-generation Angeleno of San Carlos Apache and Mexican descent, Saracho brings his legacy as a…
We’ll explore transfer requirements, financial benefits, and campus support systems to help you turn community college into a powerful launching pad for academic and career success.
Walk-in tutoring is available for adults needing assistance with internet searches, forms, English skills, resumes, citizenship tests, and basic technology, with no appointment necessary and 20-minute sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. Check out One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey and join the discussion.
"Poesía del Valle" a group of local poets promoting bilingual, literary, recitation, and artistic arts. Our program includes poetry reading, singing and theatre. Also, an open mic will be available for the audience to share their talents.
Adults and teens are invited to discuss Sisters in the Wind. Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died, “home” has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a “ward of the state”. But when…
Participants are guided through a simple, step-by-step, follow-along demonstration for making an 8-page booklet from a single sheet of standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper and are encouraged to begin creating their own zines.
