Events Calendar

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…

Author Sara Kehaulani Goo discusses her memoir, Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawaiʻi, the story of her family’s effort to hold onto ancestral land on Maui.

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.

Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8.

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.

The Opener is a feel-great story about a street performer who posted his music online and found that it spoke to millions. When his songs reached the ears of one of his heroes, Grammy-winner Jason Mraz, he was invited on his very first tour and given…

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.

The skills that children learn at an early age (0-5) can be predictors of future success in life. Get Ready for Kindergarten is meant for parents and children who aren’t yet in school and includes fun activities for families to do together that will…

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.

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…

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…

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.

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…

Stories, songs, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.

Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and conversation skills with other learners. For more information, please call 213-228-7037 x0 or email singleton@lapl.org.

A representative from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will discuss Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) coverage and other programs and resources that can help out-of-pocket costs. Attendees will also learn about Medicare drug…