Two-week class for players new to Mah Jongg. Learn the tiles, the plays, the structure and etiquette of the game. Adults / Seniors.
Introduction to Mah Jongg is a beginner class held at Los Angeles Public Library - Chatsworth Branch in Los Angeles, CA. It is free to attend. The class runs as a series of sessions. Schedule: Two-week class on the first two Tuesdays of select months, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Next block posted on the library calendar.. Check Los Angeles Public Library - Chatsworth Branch's site for the latest availability and booking.
PriceFree(Free. In-person registration at the Reference Desk required; both sessions mandatory.)
Duration1h 30m
ScheduleTwo-week class on the first two Tuesdays of select months, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Next block posted on the library calendar.
Free (Free. In-person registration at the Reference Desk required; both sessions mandatory.)
Frequency
Series
Schedule
Two-week class on the first two Tuesdays of select months, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Next block posted on the library calendar.
Location
Los Angeles Public Library - Chatsworth Branch, Los Angeles CA
Provider
Los Angeles Public Library - Chatsworth Branch
Booking
Available — see booking link
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Last checked: Sep 21, 2026
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Los Angeles Public Library - Chatsworth Branch before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in Los Angeles
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in Los Angeles — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Los Angeles?
The only class we list in Los Angeles is free to attend — there is nothing to pay.
Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?
No. Beginner sessions start with the tiles themselves — how the walls are built, the Charleston, and what a finished hand looks like. Most run a short teach-the-rules round before play.
Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?
Tiles are supplied at almost every venue, and most classes lend or include the current year's card. If you'd like to confirm, the organiser's page says so.
How long does it take to learn mahjong?
Two hours is typical for a first lesson, and most people leave able to play a full hand with the card in front of them. Fluent recognition of the hands takes a season of regular play.
Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?
No. Tables run from retirees to college students — the game is pattern recognition and table talk, not a fitness test, and most groups are glad to have new players of any age.