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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Scrooge (1970) Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit (David... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Group B Join Game Master Kal for a four-session Dungeons & Dragons adventure! All experience levels are welcome. Please choose your group when you sign up! There will be... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Arnie Weiss Presents The Ernie Pyle Show Master storyteller Arnold Weiss will share amazing, true stories from the renowned World War II correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle. The dramatic... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists.... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring For Adults Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!Please check the calendar to confirm session dates, including holiday exclusions and/or cancellations. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Shelly Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Naam Yoga Shakti Naam Yoga combines seated, standing, and moving breathwork, self-generated sound vibration, mudra therapy, movement, mindfulness, meditation, and rest. This fun and unique class will elevate your physical,... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double-spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will get a chance to... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 11:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Monday Meditation With Don Cadora Join us on Zoom as meditation guide Don Cadora helps you achieve calm, balance, and inspiration. |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as well as understanding and interpreting information on... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 3:00 pm |
English Language Worksheets With Stephen Join us for engaging writing sessions where a session leader will guide you through a variety of English writing activities and worksheets. Designed for... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Words of Resilience Words of Resilience is a group offers a welcoming space for community members to come together and share their stories. Through creative expression, participants explore their lived experiences,... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 3:00 pm |
The Killing Fields New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg (Sam Waterston) is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) and American photojournalist Al... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community. Neighborhood Sing... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for our Cricut Craft Basics program! This hands-on program will introduce you to the Cricut cutting machine and we will create a craft. No prior experience is required. All materials will be... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 4:30 pm |
Conversation Class With Carol Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in coaching and assistance is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications,... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Telescope Night Under the Stars With NASA Weather permitting, join us outside the library to view the moon and Saturn up close through telescopes, guided by a NASA JPL Engineer and a NASA JPL Solar System... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club: "Hercule Poirot's Silent Night" by Sophie Hannah The world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot—legendary star of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Tech Help Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 10:00 am |
Introduction to Meditation Join us via Zoom to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques, presented by instructor Staci Mintz. |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga With Heather Come join us for Gentle Vinyasa led by Yoga Alliance Certified teacher, Heather. Modifications can be offered for all poses. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat.This program... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Saryl Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm |
Quilting Class Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read. |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Fabric Arts Meet Up Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabirc arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Board Game Day Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of board games, where players of all ages are welcome. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with strategy, laughter, and friendly competition |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Life's Journey: Free Group Therapy Sessions Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, overwhelmed, hopelessness etc? Come talk about your daily life challenges in a safe... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Christmas Movie Screening: The Nightmare Before Christmas Join us in celebrating the Christmas Season with The Nightmare Before Christmas (2013), directed by Tim Burton. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Ernest Saves Christmas It’s Christmastime in Orlando, Florida, and hapless but grandiose taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) has just snagged a very special fare: “His Great Red... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn how to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. Beginners will learn how to set up the board and do basic moves, while more experienced players will be paired with others at their level. All ages and... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 5:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Alize Practice English in a safe, supportive space! Join our small-group conversation class to build your confidence speaking English in real-life situations.Perfect for beginner and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |