As the second-largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is home to immigrants from more than 140 countries. New Americans Initiative is working with our community partners to bring important immigration and citizenship information to you. Do you want to make an appointment or have questions? Call us and leave a message in English or Spanish at 213.228.7390. A library staff member will return your call within two days.
New Americans Centers are located at the following libraries: Central Library,
Echo Park Branch Library, Junipero Serra Branch Library, Pacoima Branch Library,
Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library, Wilmington Branch Library
Upcoming Events
Free
East West Players’ Theatre for Youth Touring Production presents the the story of Kailani, an 18-year-old senior and star athlete, at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she’s been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks…
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As Vladimir and Estragon wait and wait for the arrival of the elusive Godot, a cast of mysterious misfits interrupt their endless vigil in Samuel Beckett’s tragi-comic masterpiece that has captivated audiences for decades. Timeless and multi-layered, Waiting for Godot changed the course of contemporary drama and remains as resonant and riveting as ever. Tuesdays – Fridays, 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sundays, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
$10
We provide a platform to celebrate poetry while using it as the foundation for creativity, innovation, and expression across various media outlets. We invite artists and audiences alike to share their stories, take up space, and enjoy the evening. Every Tuesday night, 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. (except for the third Tuesday)
Free
The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.
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WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, another young woman is born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets an exceptionally popular bubbly blonde, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good” and the other “wicked.” Tuesdays – Saturdays – 8:00 p.m. Saturday – 2:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
