Events Calendar

Armenian for beginners.

Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading newspapers and short stories, mastering American phrases and idioms, and…

Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community.

In this presentation, the Center for Health Care Rights will discuss Medicare benefits and costs, eligibility rules for Medi-Cal and how Medi-Cal works with Medicare.

Come discuss On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family by Lisa See.

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…

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 can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

Study spaces and homework help for students in grades K-12

Join us for a special program dedicated to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

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

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Barbara, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

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…

After school homework help for grades K to 12.

Student Zone is an area of the library where students K-12 can get help after school with homework.

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…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer.

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month by creating crafts that honor renowned artists and musicians.

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.

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 screening of Fun Size (2012), where a teenage girl’s Halloween plans go awry as she searches for her missing brother with her friends before their mom finds out.