Events Calendar

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.

Things are getting a little spooky in this Halloween-themed Full STEAM Ahead! program.

LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save.

LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save.

Children of all ages can share the joy of reading with a STAR volunteer!

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. For more information, please contact 213-228-7037 x 0 or Singleton@lapl.org

Join us for a fun treat as we make Candy Sushi for our Día de los Muertos celebration! This dessert, made with Rice Krispies, gummy candies, and fruit roll-ups, is enjoyable for kids of all ages. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first…

Build with us!

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.

You must sign up in advance: Literacy tutors are available Mondays and Wednesdays for grades K-6.

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 us for a fun and creative Halloween-themed event where you can let your imagination run wild! We’ll be making paper plate monsters, and all materials will be provided.

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.

Come to the library and get free legal advice with a lawyer.

Become an elite Pokémon Trainer! Develop the skills to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game by battling your Pokémon against your opponents! Cards will be provided. Beginners are welcome.

Student Zone is an after-school homework and study area for K-12 students that provides free computer access, printing, and guidance from a Student Zone homework helper.

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!

Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle therapy dog.

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.

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.