Events Calendar

The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Fairfax Branch Library.

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.

Armenian for beginners.

Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with Bonnie three times.

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

Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library! Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring timeless treasures and new favorites.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times.

Homework help for students in grades K-12.

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our wonderful therapy dog, Grant!

Join STAR Reader Pam and nurture a love of reading. Young readers receive a book after 3 visits.

A program designed to enhance reading skills for children of all ages!

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Join us every month for our Teen Council!

Do you need help creating, finishing, or revising your resume?

Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided.

Join our Science Fiction Book Club to discuss Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Copies of this novel are available at the library.

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

Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show.

Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for our Mystery & Thriller book club!

Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log in to qme.io during these hours to join. If a Qme Place…