Events Calendar

Join us for a relaxing session of gentle yoga, breathwork, and a soothing sound bath!

Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. 

 Check out The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and join the discussion on Saturday, September 12th.

 The House on Mango Street is the…

Join author Colin Asher for a book talk and signing his newly published " The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music"

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Jennifer Niven's When We Were Monsters. A group of boarding school students attend a winter program where they experience a series of disturbing and bizarre lessons from their teacher.Copies available at the…

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.

Rising STAR volunteers are teens who read stories with children at the library.

Join Playa Vista's Teen Council for a fun volunteer project with the Venice Teen Council! Middle school and high school students are welcome.

Practice makes perfect, join us for drawing exercises!

Pokemon Trading Card Game for Ages 7+.

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!

Join our Kids Coding Program to explore coding fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment led by teen volunteers, using platforms such as Python Turtle, Scratch, and Code.org. No prior experience needed!

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

Bug meet & greet for kids!

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…

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

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

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.

Learn all about henna while getting a beautiful henna tattoo!

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…

Acompáñanos en un recorrido guiado de una hora por la Biblioteca Central de Los Ángeles. Tu guía compartirá historias sobre la historia, el arte y la arquitectura de esta emblemática biblioteca en el centro de la ciudad. Reúnete con tu guía en el…

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.

Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log in to qme.io during these hours to join. If a Qme Place…

Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.