Events Calendar

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.

Online English Pronunciation Class for Adults. We will practice pronouncing common words and expressions in the break-out rooms depending on your English level. This class is intermediate/advanced levels. Email Literacy@lapl.org for the ZOOM link.

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.

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…

Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will also have the opportunity to practice speaking English with the instructors and their peers. For more information, please call 213-228…

Calling independent inventors! Do you have a new invention that you want to patent, a patent application that has recently been rejected, or a patent that is being infringed? Sign up for a half-hour pro bono consultation with a patent attorney. This…

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. For more…

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, 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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Spooner, author of "It Starts With Anger: A Punk Beginning. An Afropunk Ending." discusses of identity, punk ethos and more

LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save.

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…

Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun opportunity to hang out with other teens…

Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.

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…

Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers? You'll find the Tech TryOut Cart on…

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.

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. For more information, please contact 213-228-7037 x 0 or email Singleton: singleton@lapl.org.

Would you like to pronounce English clearly and confidently? Practice with us. The focus of this class is improving letter and word sounds.

This class will teach adult learners writing strategies using journal prompts and other materials. The class will also help adults improve their vocabulary and grammar skills. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 ext. 0 or email singleton…