Bilingual Events

Events for those who enjoy the library in two languages.


A literacy instructor and a student sit in a library and review a workbook.
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 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/...


Dragon head
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 24 to August 30
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese...


Musicians and dancers dressed in traditional Peruvian dress
July 26, 2024 12:30 PM
English, Español
INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble offers a wonderful & colorful array of music & dances from Peru & the Andean region. Enjoy dancers...


silhouette of people holding American flags
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
English, Español
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must...


colorful arrangement of fruits and vegetables
July 27, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
Join us for a nutrition workshop focused on anti-inflammatory meals and healthy cooking for diabetes. Learn what foods to combine and how...


mobile eye clinic graphic
July 29, 2024 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
English, Español
Join us to get free eye exams and glasses.Services include:Vision ScreeningOphthalmic ExaminationsRefraction TestDiagnosis of Potential or...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
July 29, 2024 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on site for youths ages 4-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If perscription glasses are...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


silhouette of people holding American flags
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Español
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
July 30, 2024 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on-site for children ages 5-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If prescription glasses are...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


Woman under the 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...


adults in computer class
July 30, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more.Aprenda a usar la...


performers playing instruments
July 30, 2024 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
English, Español
The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45-minute class kids and parents spend quality time...


illustration of houses
Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 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...


stack of colorful books next to a globe
July 30, 2024 4:00 PM
English, French
If you are learning French, come and enjoy a friendly, stress-free platform to practice it. Bring your French-English/English-French...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 4:00 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...


librarian reading a book to children
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
English, Español
Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun. Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español...


Children listening to a story.
Wednesdays, 12 noon - 2 p.m.
English, Español
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our extraordinary STAR Volunteer Sergio.Sergio speaks English and...


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.


diverse, female medical professionals
July 31, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
English, Español
Cedars-Sinai Community Health Improvement will be offering a free health screening event for everyone. The event will consist of blood...


keychain with house keys
July 31, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
This program with Public Counsel will cover the rights and options of homeowners who are experiencing mortgage stress, are at risk of...


silhouette of people holding American flags
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English, Español
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must...


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


Post with signs of terms of employment.
August 1, 2024 4:00 PM
English, Español
Learn about people’s jobs and careers. “When I Grow Up…” guest is Jessica Soto, Aquatic Facility Manager from the Department of Recreation...


A literacy instructor and a student sit in a library and review a workbook.
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 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/...


Dragon head
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 24 to August 30
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese...


 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...


Various books for a book sale
August 3, 2024 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
English, Español
Join the Friends of the Baldwin Hills Branch Library for our used book sale. We will be in the community room, rain or shine. Your...


image of Josue holding the ukulele
August 3, 2024 2:00 PM
English, Español
Join us for a very special bilingual storytime with Josue! He will perform songs and stories to make you get up and dance! Josue...


colorful stack of books with language subject titles on the spines
First Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
English, French
Come and converse with us in French about culture, art, politics and the weather. All levels of fluency are welcome. If you are learning to...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
August 5, 2024 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on site for youths ages 4-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If perscription glasses are...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers.
First Mondays 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...


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


woman in head scarf looking a head, people, soldiers marching with flag
August 5, 2024 3:30 PM
English, Russian
Red Army Commissar Klavdia Vavilova (Nonna Mordyukova) has been ignoring her pregnancy for as long as possible, but as the baby comes to...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
August 6, 2024 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on-site for children ages 5-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If prescription glasses are...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


Woman under the 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...


painting supplies
August 6, 2024 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
English, Español
Join us for weekly colors read-aloud stories and create freestyle canvas art using washable paint for the summer.


illustration of houses
Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 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...


Buildings and trees
Tuesdays at 4:00 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...


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.


people using computer
August 7, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Practice basic computer skills. You can practice by yourself or you can with an instructor. Computers available to use at the library....


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


close up of jewelry making
August 8, 2024 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
English, Español
Teens are invited to create friendship bracelets, just in time for the new school year!


A literacy instructor and a student sit in a library and review a workbook.
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 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/...


Dragon head
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 24 to August 30
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
August 12, 2024 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on site for youths ages 4-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If perscription glasses are...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
August 13, 2024 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on-site for children ages 5-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If prescription glasses are...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


Woman under the 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 4:00 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...


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.


Various one hundred dollar bills
August 14, 2024 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
English, Español
Do you need assistance with: Debt collectors, Identity theft, Credit card debt lawsuits?The consumer debt clinic can:Teach you about your...


people using computer
August 14, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Practice basic computer skills. You can practice by yourself or you can with an instructor. Computers available to use at the library....


happy adults holding up a grand opening sign
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.


A literacy instructor and a student sit in a library and review a workbook.
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 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/...


Dragon head
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 24 to August 30
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
August 19, 2024 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on site for youths ages 4-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If perscription glasses are...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


girl with glasses giving the thumbs up sign
August 20, 2024 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
English, Español
Free eye exams will be conducted on-site for children ages 5-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If prescription glasses are...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


Woman under the 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 4:00 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...


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.


people using computer
August 21, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Practice basic computer skills. You can practice by yourself or you can with an instructor. Computers available to use at the library....


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


Term "create" on the center of the image surrounded by art tools.
August 22, 2024 4:00 PM
English, Español
Learn how to take care of your teeth to keep them bright and shiny. And also make a tooth fairy tooth box you get to take home! Es el día...


Dragon head
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 24 to August 30
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


Man laying on the snow and staring
August 26, 2024 3:30 PM
English, Russian
In a freezing cold World War II winter, two pro-Soviet partisans - Sotnikov and Rybak - head off to find food for themselves and their...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


stack of colorful books next to a globe
August 27, 2024 4:00 PM
English, French
If you are learning French, come and enjoy a friendly, stress-free platform to practice it. Bring your French-English/English-French...


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.


people using computer
August 28, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Practice basic computer skills. You can practice by yourself or you can with an instructor. Computers available to use at the library....


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


Dragon head
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 24 to August 30
English, Chinese
Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


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.


 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...


Various books for a book sale
September 7, 2024 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
English, Español
Join the Friends of the Baldwin Hills Branch Library for our used book sale. We will be in the community room, rain or shine. Your...


colorful stack of books with language subject titles on the spines
First Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
English, French
Come and converse with us in French about culture, art, politics and the weather. All levels of fluency are welcome. If you are learning to...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


2 students in a library
September 9, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
English, Español
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the entire college admissions journey, from building a strong academic foundation to...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


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.


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


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.


happy adults holding up a grand opening sign
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.


image of author Carolina Rivera Escamilla
September 21, 2024 11:00 AM
English, Español
Author and educator Carolina Rivera Escamilla reads and discusses her new collection of poems, In a Corner of Your Country, along with the...


mobile eye clinic graphic
September 23, 2024 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
English, Español
Join us to get free eye exams and glasses.Services include:Vision ScreeningOphthalmic ExaminationsRefraction TestDiagnosis of Potential or...


globe with a stack of rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Italian
Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.


Men and women sitting at computers
Mondays at 2 p.m.
English, Español
Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase gratuita...


a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
English, Español
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...


stack of colorful books next to a globe
September 24, 2024 4:00 PM
English, French
If you are learning French, come and enjoy a friendly, stress-free platform to practice it. Bring your French-English/English-French...


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