Events Calendar

Magic show program for children.

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.

Learn about College Scholarships & Financial Aid!

The Koreatown Media Lab is open every other Saturday. 3D printers, poster printing, computers with the Adobe Creative Cloud, Zoom Rooms, Cricut machines, and sewing machines are available to lab members. Tours are available to all library visitors…

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…

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.

Join artist Laurel Koss to create a small book to carry with you as you contemplate nature.

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.

Join us on the second Saturday of each month to learn some simple Vietnamese vocabulary through read alouds, songs, and movement activities!

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

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

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.

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…

Inept yet confident detective Jacques Clouseau tries to track down a jewel thief.

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 Tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.

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.