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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Collage Jam Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Michael Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 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, Mar 24, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
SBA Manufacturing Did you know there are nearly 600,000 small manufacturers across the United States? Are you a small business manufacturer looking to start or expand your business? Or perhaps you already operate a... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 2:30 pm |
Korean Introduction Class Interested in learning Korean? Join us for an introduction to the Korean language and culture. This beginner-friendly class is taught by an instructor from the King Sejong Institute. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 3:40 pm |
Korean Conversation Build your fluency in this Korean conversation class. Led by a King Sejong Institute instructor, you’ll practice speaking and listening through interactive discussions and cultural topics.... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 5:00 pm |
ESL Improv Club With Michael J. Practice your English in a group setting by playing theater games while exploring conversational English and grammar. Create characters and stories along the way. For more... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Norma Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 11:30 am |
Reading Comprehension (Intermediate) With Jessica H. Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and conversation... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rehousing Your Collections: Enclosures and Considerations An archival enclosure is a specialized container for protecting your historical treasures. This workshop is designed for home... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Crafting Your Future: Is Your Hobby A Business? Join our pop-up sewing workshop and small business presentation on how to turn a hobby or interest into a fulfilling small business. Our presenter,... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Business, Career & Finances English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 2:30 pm |
ESL Book Club: Frankenstein (Intermediate) With Kiva R. Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 4:00 pm |
Reading Comprehension (Intermediate) With Merlynne G. Use lyrics to learn English! In this class you will read and analyze lyrics to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Danira Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 6:00 pm |
Deciding Where to Go: Empowering Students to Make Informed Choices This workshop is designed to guide high school students and parents through the complex decision-making process... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with meditation facilitators from UCLA Mindful. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 1:00 pm |
ESL Book Club: Holes (Intermediate) With Gabrielle W. Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Drop-In Computer/Device Help Bring your own device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) to our Drop-In Computer/Device Help session, where staff can assist with basic issues such as how to download an e-book or send an... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Thrasher Thursdays Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Mar 27, 2026 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kate Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00 am |
Family Fun Saturdays! A Family Literacy Program Families are invited to explore culture and traditions and their connection with reading and writing. We will have refreshments, and every family... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
The Centennial Fold: Celebrating a Century of the Light of Learning Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Los Angeles Central Library and explore the art of zine-making at... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 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, Mar 28, 2026 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you!... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Introducing Our Drawing Basic Kits Explore our Drawing Basics kits with a variety of graphite and colored pencils for use in the Art Department. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:05 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will practice their... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 1:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Discover Your Creative Pathways in DJing and Music Technology Join Music to the Ears and Academix for a fun, beginner-friendly introduction designed for children and teens... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 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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Sun, Mar 29, 2026 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 |