Events Calendar

Join a group of your peers in making a difference at the library! Teen Council is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other teens, and collaborate on other projects all while you earn community service hours. Ages 11-19 (still in high…

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; it is on a first…

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 our monthly Teen Dungeons and Dragons session! D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters, and complete a quest. You'll take on the personas of intrepid adventurers and roll dice to…

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. For more…

We will discuss The Library Book with the Central Library’s map librarian emeritus, Glen Creason, who experienced the fire firsthand and then joined the intense effort to save the collection and reopen the library in 1993.

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.

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!