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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 1:00 pm |
English Conversation 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 holidays. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Film Screening: 80 for Brady (2023) Join us for a screening of the film, 80 for Brady, starring Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, and Sally Field. This film is rated PG-13. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side at the Adult Coloring Class. All materials are provided, or you may bring your own. Sponsored by the Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ayuda con computación Si usted es un principiante en el uso de una computadora y tiene preguntas sobre cómo hacer una búsqueda en el Internet o como utilizar correo electrónico, nosotros le podemos ayudar en español... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susan Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Come to the Studio City Branch Library for a walk-in tutoring session every Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Adults... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drumming for Your Life The Creating the Life and Community You Want Drum Circle will lead you on a drum journey that empowers you to create a better life for yourself and your community by inspiring purpose, personal... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 3:30 pm |
Summer Kickoff: Body Art Let’s come to learn more about different types of temporary body art. Artist Katy DeBra will briefly explain Henna’s use and history; her topics included face painting and glitter tattoos.... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Celebrate Pride Month With Our Artist in Residence: Debra Disman Celebrate Pride Month with our Artist in Residence: Debra Disman! Learn to create the Rainbow Butterfly Book in honor... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Artist Brenda Chi Multidisciplinary artist, Brenda Chi, creates art that shines a light on Asian American stories and experiences, with the goal of creating work that helps inspire and... |
Online | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How Climate Change is Affecting L.A.: Presented by Climateresolve.org Got questions about climate change and how it's affecting your community, especially through extreme heat?... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
An Afternoon With Poets From Zane Grey and Cleveland High Schools Come enjoy (and be inspired!) by an afternoon of classic and original poetry with the award-winning Spoken Word teams of... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 5:00 pm |
Dear Cairo...My Dear Cairo: Photography Exhibit Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo is a photo exhibition of photos taken in Cairo by Egyptian/American artist and children's book author Zeena M. Pliska. The exhibition is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk In Tutoring: Improve Your Reading and Writing Skills Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis.... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join us every week and practice your English conversation. All levels are welcome. Please contact the Platt Branch Library's Literacy Coordinator, Annette Dib, for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 08, 2023 6:00 pm |
Summer Concert With ZOS!MO and Friends ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of Los Angeles-based Filipino American artist Zosimo Quibilan Jr. Hear his original Tagalog indie-pop and rock, backed by... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Tagalog |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Silver Lake Branch Library are hosting a used book sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Resume Writing Assistance Not sure how to start writing a resume? Already have a resume but think it needs work? Have your resume reviewed or get assistance with writing a resume from scratch at this free workshop!... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 11:00 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels are welcome. This program is generously funded by Friends of Venice Library. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Personal Branding Workshop In this workshop you will learn to present your personal story and skills in your own words and how to shape your reputation and the impression you make on others as you create your... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 12:00 pm |
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the current events nonfiction book club. Upcoming meetings: Sept. 8: The revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm |
Friday Films Join us every Friday this summer for a film screening in the library! *Films are subject to change. June 9 @ 3 p.m.: La La Land (PG-13)June 16 @ 2:30: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)June 23 @ 3 p.m.:... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 5:00 pm |
Dear Cairo...My Dear Cairo: Photography Exhibit Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo is a photo exhibition of photos taken in Cairo by Egyptian/American artist and children's book author Zeena M. Pliska. The exhibition is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly book sale with proceeds benefiting the Sherman Oaks Branch Library, located at 14245... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Silver Lake Branch Library are hosting a used book sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support the... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am |
Walk Highland Park Celebrate this year’s summer reading theme of “My LA” by exploring Highland Park with us. We will walk down Figueroa Street, perusing the Angels Walk LA signs and sharing our own tales of the... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Quilt Workshops and Display African American quilts are an expressive art form that gives voice to both the past and the present. The African American Quilters of Los Angeles will display their distinctive quilts... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Y-Seam Quilting Workshop Bobby’s Y-Seam: The secret of making an easy Y-Seam. Attendance is limited to 18 participants. This program will take place in Meeting Room B on the Main Floor, near Fifth Street Entrance. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Mini Memory Lab Showcase: Digitizing Your Photographs Join Central Library’s Digitization & Special Collections Department staff for a step-by-step demonstration on how to digitize... |
Central Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 10:30 am |
West African Drum and Dance Leimert Park African Drummers and dancers will present a procession to announce the start of this year’s Jubilee Juneteenth celebration. This includes a libation ceremony which will be... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:15 am to 12:00 pm |
Zumba With Lula Join Zumba with Lula for fun dancing and exercise! Let's do it!Please note, this program runs May through October.There will be no class on Saturday, October 14.This program is made possible with the support of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Food Writing Unfolded With Bonnie Benwick (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Bonnie Benwick discusses, via a virtual Zoom presentation, the state of food... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Moving with Joy: Community Yoga Flow Join us for a beginner friendly and accessible yoga class to help you move in harmony with Breath and Joy in your heart and mind. This gentle class reminds all of us, that... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Faithful Central Choir Join us as we bless our June Jubilee celebration stage with the anointed sounds of the Faithful Central Mass Choir as they share a couple of powerful musical selections with us that will feed... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:15 pm |
Beginning African American Genealogy: The Benefaction of You Join us in person as pro genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith conducts the Basics of African American Genealogy from her home in... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Our Stories, Our Voices: The Importance of Representation in Children's Literature Local Black children's book authors Andrea J. Loney, Glenda... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
One-on-One Genealogy Assistance First come, first served! Members of the California African American Genealogical Society (CAAGS), the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), and independent... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Homebuyer Workshop Don’t miss the opportunity to start making strides toward purchasing your very own home during LAPL’s June Jubilee Celebration. Experts have gathered to educate attendees about upfront costs, how to... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Romare Bearden: Storytelling in Mixed Media Art Learn about the life and work of renowned African American artist Romare Bearden and create your own artwork inspired by his innovative mixed media... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Drumming for Your Life The Creating the Life and Community You Want Drum Circle will lead you on a drum journey that empowers you to create a better life for yourself and your community by inspiring purpose, personal... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Healthy Meals With Soul Nutritious meals nourish and heal our bodies. Enjoy learning how to prepare healthy recipes to celebrate Juneteenth while exploring how different foods heal and maintain the body and the mind.... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm |
African American Family History & Reparations in California Chris Lodgson will join us via Zoom from the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) will talk about his... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Crochet Club Join the West Valley Regional Branch fiber art projects (currently crochet art) led by local artists. Materials will be provided. All levels are welcome. Beginners lessons will be held from 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Enslaved Narrative Quilting Workshop The Enslaved Narrative: Delve into quilting stories of freedom. Attendance is limited to 18 participants. This program will take place in Meeting Room B on the Main... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Dr. Pianist Makiko Hirata Live in Concert at Platt Makiko Hirata is an internationally renowned classical pianist we are so fortunate to have to perform for us live in concert here at the Platt... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm |
The Paper Playground Paper-crafting classes on making cards and 3D paper-crafting projects are offered, suitable for all skill levels, using high-quality materials. The classes are a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills,... |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Gallery Talk With Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin Meet photographer and artist Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin, one of two inaugural Creators in Residence for the Los Angeles Public Library in 2022. In this exhibit, on view in the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Teen Talent Show We’re opening the Summer Reading season with local talent. Our teens will perform on strings and keyboard. Accidental Music, a teen band, will be performing as well. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Intro to Opera Did you know that opera is fun? Can you guess what Beyonce, Greek myths, Star Wars, game shows and Bugs Bunny have to do with opera? Join Steve Moore, LA Opera Connects Community... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Vision Lab @ South LA The Vision Lab Program consists of an incubator for entrepreneurs; training for small businesses and youth, leveraging technology; and training for Angelenos entering in tech-forward skills. The... |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Mind, Body, and Soul Revival Explore ways to nurture your whole self and create a health and wellness plan that fits your unique needs. Learn to use exercise, stress management, sleep, and diet to improve and... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |