Events Calendar

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.

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…

Join us for a lively discussion of the 1995 novel Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie.

Visit our student zone helper for a safe place to study, free school supplies, and more.

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…

Watch great movies with us on Film Wednesday!

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…

Get afterschool homework help and use designated study areas.

Gain confidence using English in everyday situations. This practical class helps adults build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and practice conversational English for work, school, home, and the community.

Join STAR Reader Pam and nurture a love of reading. Young readers receive a book after 3 visits.

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.

Visit the Tech TryOut Cart for hands-on guidance from the Cybernaut with e-media. Feel free to bring your own smartphone or tablet for direct help with the library’s e-media services.

After-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

After school homework help for grades K to 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.

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.

Join us for a movie screening of Michael (2026)

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

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…

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

Homework help for students in grades K-12.

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…

Ms. Judy reads to kids ages 3-5 every Wednesday afternoon. Come to three programs and receive a free book!

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.