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Tue, May 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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Tue, May 26, 2026 2:30 pm |
Korean Conversation 1-2 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, May 26, 2026 3:10 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tim 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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Tue, May 26, 2026 3:40 pm |
Korean Conversation 2-2 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 2026 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany 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, May 26, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 2026 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, May 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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Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm |
Trivia Central Join "It Wonders Me Trivia" for two knowledge-packed rounds of trivia and fun! Bring your brains, leave your phones. Form a team or come alone. The prizes may be small, but the bragging rights are huge! |
Central Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Chris 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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Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm |
ESL Writing Class (Intermediate) With Jacob L. This class will teach adult learners writing strategies using journal prompts and other materials. The class will also help adults improve their vocabulary... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 28, 2026 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Melanie 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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Thu, May 28, 2026 3:00 pm |
Reading and Rhythm: A Reading Workshop Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to practice sounding out words. You will learn how reading and rhythm work together... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 2026 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
May Job Fair Please join us to learn about exciting employment opportunities. This event is an opportunity to meet with employers looking to hire and learn about their available positions and the hiring processes for various... |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Beginner Intermediate Chinese Already have the tones and some Mandarin vocabulary under your belt? Join our Beginner Intermediate Chinese program series! This series includes weekly two-hour sessions designed... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, May 29, 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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Fri, May 29, 2026 1:00 pm |
Marilyn Monroe Centennial Celebration Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, The Last Interview: Panel Discussion, Book Signing, and Special Artifact Display As part of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Fri, May 29, 2026 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Beatriz 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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Sat, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
FOCAL Award Ceremony Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2026 FOCAL Award to Simone written by Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrated by Minnie Phan. They will talk about their... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, May 30, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tangled:
A Celebration of Writings From
Asian American Musicians Celebrate the release of the third volume of... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sun, May 31, 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 |
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Sun, May 31, 2026 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jillian Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Jillian. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, May 31, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made x 404 Media Presents: How AI is Threatening the Future of Media LA Made in collaboration with 404 Media, a journalist-founded digital media company that explores the ways... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sun, May 31, 2026 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, Jun 01, 2026 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Nick 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jun 01, 2026 11:30 am |
Vocabulary Development With A.J. In this class, adult learners will increase their vocabulary, including usage and examples. This class is recommended for all English learner levels. For more information, please... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |