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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 11:00 am to 11:35 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Storytime This special storytime will explore a math and science theme for children preparing to enter kindergarten. Join us for songs, rhymes, stories, and a hands-on segment... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Doors open 15 minutes before each... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 11:30 am |
Writing Skills Class (Intermediate Level) With Chun This class will teach adult learners writing strategies for everyday use, such as writing emails, letters, and messages. The class will also help adults improve... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 11:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Session Two) Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series!We will have two sessions at 10:30 a... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:00 pm |
Cook(T)eens Learn to cook stuff that you never thought you could. This program is for teens, only. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Fairfax... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:30 pm |
English Conversation With Bob and Tom Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:30 pm |
Yoga for Everyone Through body awareness, movement, and breath, you will be guided on how to bring your body, mind, and spirit back into balance for overall well-being. All levels are welcome. Generously funded by Friends... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
American Red Cross Blood Drive We are hosting an American Red Cross blood drive. We encourage donors to roll up their sleeve and help save lives with us. To make your life changing appointment, log on to... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Cedars-Sinai Health Fair/Feria de salud Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai Community Health Improvement will be offering a free health screening event for everyone. The event will consist of blood pressure, glucose and... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 1:30 pm |
Vegan Sushi for Teens Prepare sushi rice and create an easy, healthy Japanese snack with nori sheets, radish sprouts, avocado, julienned carrot, and cucumber. Garnish with ginger slices and soy sauce. This program is for... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 1:30 pm |
Healthy Living During High School and Beyond Representatives from the Tarzana Treatment Center will talk to us about drugs and healthy living. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Technology Assistance With Edgar Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.Connect with a Cybernaut to:Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:10 pm |
Live Music With The Ben Band The whole family is welcome to join us for some delightful, family-friendly songs from Ben Urwant that will introduce you to animals native to Ben's Australian homeland and other wacky... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
All About Trademarks Learn about trademarks and how to use the Trademark Search tool with our patent and trademark librarian! |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 pm |
Crochet Club Join us if you crochet or want to learn to crochet! Open to all ages and levels of experience. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Bonnie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Bonnie. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Kat Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Kat. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join us for a presentation by Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible robot creations and learn about the engineering... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm |
Summer Crafts Join us for a crafting session for kids! |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm |
Kumihimo Keychains and More Learn a simple weaving technique to create beautiful bracelets and colorful keychains for yourself or a friend. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Author Shari Emami, Breaking Free From Pain Holistic health practitioner & award-winning author Shari Emami talks about her journey managing and healing fibromyalgia. Shari is a holistic... |
In Person & Online Cahuenga Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Film Screening: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" Join us for a screening of the film Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Storytelling and Reading With STAR Volunteer Sergio Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our extraordinary STAR Volunteer Sergio.Sergio speaks English and... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Grant. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Stories and Crafts With STAR Volunteer Linda Children are invited to enjoy stories and crafts with our STAR volunteer, Linda. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Workshop With Seville Michelle Students will use candy to learn the basics of jewelry making and they will create candy accessories with the instruction of jewelry designer Seville... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Vietnamese spring rolls are filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Musical Storytime With DJ Lance Rock Join us for a musical storytime with DJ Lance Rock. A day of reading, dancing, and imagination. It's going to be awesome! |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Canvas Painting With Artsy Kids Join us for an afternoon of painting with Artsy Kids. Using the Summer Reading Challenge theme of "L.A. Dreaming" as inspiration, participants will create their own work of art to... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Building Blocks They're back by popular demand! Join us each week to free build with our building blocks in our children's area. Children ages 3 and up alongside their caregivers are welcomed to join! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs and movement activities! We will have a craft activity following each session and stay to play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old, but all ages... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Any adventurers interested in playing D&D with us, join us at the library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Easy Painted Rocks Come learn how to paint rocks to decorate your garden, give as gifts, or just place anywhere to brighten your day! All supplies provided. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Joke Fest Bring some jokes to share or learn about writing jokes! Let's have an hour of laughter. For children of all ages. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Bricks & Beyond It's an hour of free play to create and experiment! There will be LEGO bricks and other types of building toys, wooden train tracks, and brain-teaser puzzles. Children of all ages are welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Looking at Art: The Book - Create Your Own Zine at Teen Council It's Teen'Scape's turn to celebrate Looking at Art: The Book with a fun program to make our own Zines to add to Teen'Scape's... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 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... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 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. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic Night Join us for our weekly Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. Program... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 6:00 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Mystery book discussion is back and online. Join us for an engaging conversation about these books.March 27, 2024: Glory Be by Danielle ArceneauxApril 24, 2024: The Thursday Murder Club by... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 10:30 am |
Yoga & Tai Chi Join us for a free 90-minute yoga and tai chi program with Susan Selan of Body & Brain. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 11:00 am |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening to and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 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 |
Tours English |