The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in observance of New Year's Eve
and will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Bilingual Events

Events for those who enjoy the library in two languages.


A girl, a boy, and another girl with arms around each other
Mondays from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


Assorted pieces of games spread out.
January 2, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Start the New Year by playing fun board games at the library.Comienza el Año Nuevo jugando juegos divertidos de mesa en la biblioteca.


Volunteer reading to a group of children at a storytime
First Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining...


3 children with arms around each other
Mondays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


Photo of the picture book shelves at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch with an inset portrait photo of Sandra
Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free...


Tutor helping patron
Monday, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


dozens of dancers dancing around a paisley background, created by AI and Ramin Naderi
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Persian
Join us in preparing to celebrate Nowruz 2025 through dance, one that represents you, your neighborhood, and your community! By opting in,...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


Assorted rectangle of various colors in two piles, one organized and one unorganized.
January 9, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Be part of the fun when we work together to put 4 jigsaw puzzles together in one hour, each puzzle is 100 pieces! There will be a countdown...


Colorful image of a dragon celebrating Lunar New Year 2025.
January 11, 2025 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
English, Vietnamese
Celebrate Lunar New Year and learn about Tet (Vietnamese New Year) with Shirley Ly. Part of Central Library’s Lunar New Year Festival....


3 children with arms around each other
Mondays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


Photo of the picture book shelves at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch with an inset portrait photo of Sandra
Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free...


Tutor helping patron
Monday, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


Teens taking a test
January 13, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Unconventional Paths To Successful College AdmissionsDiscover how embracing unique experiences, unconventional passions, and non-...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


paper dream quilt
January 14, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Create a quilt square with a drawing, message of happiness, peace, or your dream. You will learn an easy stitch. For ages 14 & up.


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


Mother and father with two children
Third Wednesdays of the month from 1 - 4 p.m.
English, Español
TTC Tarzana Health Centers offer free and low-cost medical services including:Free immunizationsSchool physical examsFamily plan...


dozens of dancers dancing around a paisley background, created by AI and Ramin Naderi
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Persian
Join us in preparing to celebrate Nowruz 2025 through dance, one that represents you, your neighborhood, and your community! By opting in,...


Various men and women smiling and laughing
Third Thursday of the month from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
English, Español
Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


illustration of crafts with text that reads "create"
January 16, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Teens are invited to explore the art technique of stenciling and put their creativity to work by creating stencil art inspired by Martin...


Illustration of houses in orange, blue, and green against a yellow backdrop.
January 17, 2025 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
English, Español, Korean
Join us in the Community Room to learn more about your rights as a renter in the City of Los Angeles. This presentation will answer three...


Volunteer reading to a group of children at a storytime
Third Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories,...


Smiling children clapping in reaction to a story they are hearing.
January 18, 2025 11:00 AM
English, Persian
Author Omid Arabian will share stories from his Children’s books The Heart’s Garden, You Are Everything, and The Donkey’s Gone. These...


Dance instructor Tom Bozigian in Armenian costume with drum instrument
Third Saturdays at 3 p.m. (Starting October 2024)
English, Armenian
Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


Hands holding assorted Lego bricks.
January 23, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Love to build? Come join our building blocks club at the library!¿Te encanta construir? ¡Ven y forma parte de nuestro club de constructores...


rainbow stack of language books next to a globe
Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Join our upcoming term of Chinese for Beginners. Learn to read and write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series...


Stack of books
Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program series! Learn to read and write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes...


a patient on the left side of the photo getting a injection shot in her left arm from a nurse on the right side of the photo. Both are wearing blue and green scrubs and surgical face masks.
January 27, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
English, Español
The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification required....


3 children with arms around each other
Mondays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


Photo of the picture book shelves at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch with an inset portrait photo of Sandra
Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free...


Tutor helping patron
Monday, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


Sandra Cisneros and The House on Mango Street
January 27, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
A bilingual book discussion of the 2025 Big Read Book: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Copies are available for giveaway at...


Sandra Cisneros and The House on Mango Street
January 27, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Join us for a bilingual English/Spanish discussion of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, this year's Big Read selection for 2025...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


dozens of dancers dancing around a paisley background, created by AI and Ramin Naderi
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Persian
Join us in preparing to celebrate Nowruz 2025 through dance, one that represents you, your neighborhood, and your community! By opting in,...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


Stack of books
Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program series! Learn to read and write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes...


Volunteer reading to a group of children at a storytime
First Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining...


Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers.
First Monday of the month from 1 - 4 p.m.
English, Español
You can meet with an attorney for free to discuss issues related to foreclosure and debt collection. Walk-ins welcome. Masks may be...


3 children with arms around each other
Mondays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


Photo of the picture book shelves at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch with an inset portrait photo of Sandra
Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free...


Tutor helping patron
Monday, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


dozens of dancers dancing around a paisley background, created by AI and Ramin Naderi
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Persian
Join us in preparing to celebrate Nowruz 2025 through dance, one that represents you, your neighborhood, and your community! By opting in,...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


Microphone in front of a black background.
February 6, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Learn about people’s jobs and careers. This month’s When I Grow Up… guest is Stephanie Monte from the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory....


Stack of books
Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program series! Learn to read and write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes...


two people talking with paperwork and laptop
First Friday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
English, Español
You can meet with an attorney for free to discuss issues related to foreclosure and debt collection. Walk-ins welcome. Masks may be...


a black calculator on top of tax forms with yellow post it note and a pen
February 8, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
English, Español
Free income tax preparation and filing by Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program...


3 children with arms around each other
Mondays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


Photo of the picture book shelves at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch with an inset portrait photo of Sandra
Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free...


Tutor helping patron
Monday, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


dozens of dancers dancing around a paisley background, created by AI and Ramin Naderi
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Persian
Join us in preparing to celebrate Nowruz 2025 through dance, one that represents you, your neighborhood, and your community! By opting in,...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


hands cutting valentine crafts
February 14, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
English, Español
Join us at the Venice Farmer's Market for a fun-filled Valentine's Day craft and storytime program. Come to hear stories in both English...


Stack of books
Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program series! Learn to read and write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes...


Volunteer reading to a group of children at a storytime
Third Saturdays at 11 a.m.
English, Japanese
Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories,...


Dance instructor Tom Bozigian in Armenian costume with drum instrument
Third Saturdays at 3 p.m. (Starting October 2024)
English, Armenian
Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


Mother and father with two children
Third Wednesdays of the month from 1 - 4 p.m.
English, Español
TTC Tarzana Health Centers offer free and low-cost medical services including:Free immunizationsSchool physical examsFamily plan...


Various men and women smiling and laughing
Third Thursday of the month from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
English, Español
Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help...


globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Russian
Russian for Beginners.


Word "Create" in the center. A top view table with hands cutting paper, painting, sketching and creating.
February 20, 2025 4:00 PM
English, Español
Children will create art using common shapes and functions utilizing plastic stencils.Los niños crearán arte usando formas y funciones...


Stack of books
Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program series! Learn to read and write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes...


An overhead view of two concentric circles of people dancing on a mosaic tile floor.
February 22, 2025 2:00 PM
English, Persian
Scholar Omid Arabian returns to the Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library to discuss the life, art, and influence of the Persian poet Rumi....


a patient on the left side of the photo getting a injection shot in her left arm from a nurse on the right side of the photo. Both are wearing blue and green scrubs and surgical face masks.
February 24, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
English, Español
The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification required....


3 children with arms around each other
Mondays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming to...


Photo of the picture book shelves at the Palms-Rancho Park Branch with an inset portrait photo of Sandra
Mondays from 3 - 5 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free...


Tutor helping patron
Monday, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


Two people standing under a tree
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
English, Korean
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
English, Korean
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute...


outline of colorful houses on a yellow background
Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.
English, Español
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants...


Tutor helping patron
Tuesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
English, Español
Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building...


two people sitting at a table. One person is tutoring the other
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/...


globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Armenian
Armenian for beginners.


dozens of dancers dancing around a paisley background, created by AI and Ramin Naderi
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Persian
Join us in preparing to celebrate Nowruz 2025 through dance, one that represents you, your neighborhood, and your community! By opting in,...


calculator with black keys on the left, three tax forms in the middle with a post it note and pen and a smaller calculator on top righ
January 16, 2025 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Únete a nosotros para prepararte para la próxima temporada de impuestos. Preparación gratuita de impuestos en Los Ángeles es una campaña...


a black calculator on top of tax forms with yellow post it note and a pen
February 8, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Free income tax preparation and filing by Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program...


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