A new year brings new opportunities. Let the library help you make and keep your New Year’s resolutions —without spending a dime. All you need is your library card.
Read More Books
With a collection of millions of print and digital titles, and knowledgeable staff ready to help you find your next great read—we are your book experts.
Get Started
- Start listening to audiobooks during your workout, at home or on your commute
- Check out LAPL Reads for book reviews, booklists, and new arrivals
- Browse our Best of 2019 booklists
- Find reading inspiration on our blog
- Join our Winter Reading Challenge
- Join a book club
Live a Healthier Lifestyle
From healthy cooking to yoga classes, the library is here to support your health and wellness goals. Gain the confidence you need to say goodbye to old habits.
Get Started
- Attend one of our yoga or meditation classes
- Learn new recipes by attending a cooking class
- Read health and fitness magazines
- Work out from home with fitness DVDs and videos
- Read or listen to health e-books and e-audiobooks
Take Control of Your Finances
Tackle the new year with tools to help you manage your small business and personal finances.
Get Started
- Read finance magazines like The Economist
- Attend a small business workshop
- Watch videos on business skills and leadership training
- Check out our Jobs, Money & Small Business resources
- Get tax preparation assistance
- Attend a class on how to save money
Learn Something New
Stimulate your mind by learning a new skill or hobby this year.
Get Started
- Learn a new language at the library or online
- Visit the Octavia Lab
- Attend arts & craft and STEM programs
- Learn a new set of skills
- Take an online class from Gale and Universal Class
Become a US Citizen
Take the next step in your journey. We offer free citizenship and immigration services.
Get Started
- Make an appointment for in-person assistance at one of our New Americans Centers
- Attend a citizenship class to prepare for the exam
- Ace the citizenship test with study materials available at our 73 locations
- Check if you are eligible to apply for citizenship
Give Back to Your Community
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.
Get Started
- Work one-on-one with adult learners
- Become a teen volunteer
- Share your love of reading with the next generation by becoming a STAR volunteer
- Are you familiar with veterans’ issues and military life? Become a veterans benefit coach to help other veterans
Enrich Your Life With More Culture
Los Angeles is a city of culture. The library can help you explore the City’s museums and attractions, learn about its history, enjoy performances by local entertainers, and hear from its brightest minds.
Get Started
- Get free and low-cost passes to local museums and cultural venues
- Attend performing arts programs
- Listen to talks and conversations on meaningful topics
- Explore our historical collections on Tessa
- Take a docent-led tour of Central Library
Spend More Time With Family and Friends
Nothing is more valuable than the time we spend with our loved ones. Create new memories with your family and friends at the library.
Get Started
- Attend storytimes and family programs
- Check out a play kit
- Research your family history
- Go to local museums and cultural venues
- Read together
Write More
Writing can be liberating. Whether you’d like to write your life’s story, pen your first poem, or finish your novel, the library is here to help.
Get Started
- Check out LAPL Writes, our hub for local writers
- Attend a writing class
- Join a writing group
- Self publish your book
- Meet authors
Reinvent Your Career
Start the year with a fresh outlook and career. Let the library help you take the next step on your career ladder.
Get Started
- Check out our Jobs, Money & Small Business resources
- Get your high school diploma through the library
- Learn a new set of skills
- Check out online courses available from Gale and Universal Class
- Get career coaching and resume review from Tutor.com
This article was co-written by Edwin Rodarte, Senior Librarian, Emerging Technologies & Collections.