Events Calendar

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.

Ages 9+ and their parents can join the library and Planned Parenthood to learn all about their periods!

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

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

Bring along your notebooks or planners, and join us for a time of relaxation with journaling!

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

Join Arnold Weiss as he highlights Hank Greenberg's inspiring journey as America's first Jewish sports superstar, overcoming antisemitism, pursuing Babe Ruth's home run record, and demonstrating his faith by sitting out a key game on Yom Kippur.

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Jason Reynolds' Twenty Four Seconds From Now. In a series of moments spanning two years, 17 year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two…

Award-winning pianist Inhyun Lee brings us "All Beethoven," showcasing some of the composer's most famous music for solo piano.

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.

In this workshop, participants will use shibori and indigo natural-dye techniques to dye a napkin/bandana to take home.

Join David Vila Diéguez, author of Spanish Punk: Screaming for Democracy in a Postdictatorial State and singer of Rumba Madre, for an afternoon of conversation and music.

Practice makes perfect, join us for drawing exercises!

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!

Pokemon at the Library!

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…

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

Celebrate LA Nature Quest with the Bug Gals at an interactive bug meet-and-greet. Find out what makes these creatures unique and how they are helpful to humans.

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 tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use.