Events Calendar

Join us for knitting and crochet!

Join Tyler Golden for an enjoyable tabletop game day where both experienced players and newcomers can learn and share a variety of modern games.

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…

Join us to learn the basics of archiving and preservation!

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.

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…

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.

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.

The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read.

Join community archivist and #GraveTok creator Rosie Grant for a fascinating exploration of the unexpected intersection of food, history, and remembrance.

Join us for a reading session where children can read with a therapy dog to enhance their reading skills and boost their confidence.

Kids ages 10–12 are invited to join the Chinatown Robotics Team!

The Greater LA Writers Society (GLAWS), welcomes award-winning author Amanda LaPera as she takes us through the challenges, pitfalls, and triumphs of writing a memoir, as well as the varied options for publication.

Learn the basics of coding in Scratch or Python!

Join us for a lively book discussion.

Learn about the development of ceramic technology from the Mesoamerican period to today! Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop is limited to 15 participants ages 10 -19.

Join Dr. Gloria Arjona as she presents Califorios Unveiled.

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.

Middle school and high school students are welcome to join Playa Vista's Teen Council to participate in a fun volunteer project in partnership with the Venice Teen Council!

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

Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This service is free and open to the…

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

Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills.

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.