Events Calendar

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

Join our Teen Council to gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement. For ages 11-18. Work with the YA Librarian and peers to suggest purchases for the library.Help to plan library programs…

Need to earn volunteer hours? Join Pio Pico's Teen Council! You'll develop leadership skills, plan programs for teens at the library, decorate the teen space, and more.

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…

Celebrate the 2026 LA Nature Quest by learning about how birds use their different beaks, then make a bird feeder to take home!

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…

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. No…

Practice basic computer skills. This program is for beginners.

Come and build the challenge of the day or make your own creation. Ages 5-11.

Learn how to carve and print your own linoleum print, or linocut.

Join the Library's social worker, Rachelle Clayton Smith, for a bi-weekly journaling support group. You will learn how to reflect through writing, explore your creativity, and build stress relief skills! You can connect with others on their wellness…

Join us for the amazing interactive Wacko Show, featuring laughs and magic tricks.

Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a hands-on session on sourdough starters and pancakes, featuring samples, butter- and cream-making, a kids’ zine, and a chance to bring a clean jar if you want to take a starter…

We will bring out hundreds of blocks and participants can stretch their imaginations and build away!

Join the Watts Teen Council to get involved with the library and make a positive impact in the community.

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.

Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal, practical English for work, school, home, or the community. The class may also work…

On the second Wednesday of the month, an experienced instructor will teach those who don’t know the game. All materials are provided.

Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may also work on…

Practice English conversation skills.

Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive environment. For details or questions, please contact the literacy…

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 reading sessions at our branch.

Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes reading assistance, writing assistance and English conversation. We…

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…