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Sat, May 13, 2023 10:30 am |
A Foundation of Regulation: Supporting Your Child and Their Big Feelings This workshop-style presentation teaches what to expect as young children develop their emotional... |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
The Bagpipe Tamer With Piper John McLean Allan John McLean Allan will play the bagpipes in full Scottish regalia and will give a brief history of how it influenced... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Fun With FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for an exciting three-part event celebrating children’s literature and the Los Angeles Public... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Tours, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, May 13, 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... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 12:00 pm |
Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support the library.All proceeds will... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 13, 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, May 13, 2023 1:00 pm |
Shakespearience: Shakespeare in a Different Light Discover a new connection with the works of William Shakespeare. Using quotes, monologues, sonnets, swordplay, and even a bit of music, from... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Dmitry Rachmanov Live in Concert Dmitry Rachmanov is an internationally renowned classical pianist who we are so fortunate to have to perform for us live in concert here at the Platt Branch Library. Dr... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck Mariachi Ensemble Please join us for an afternoon of music with the UCLA Gluck Mariachi Ensemble, a group of student musicians performing music from various regions of Mexico. Their repertoire... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering in Echo Park Join us in the library's community room for Well Played!, a monthly tabletop gaming gathering. Adult and teen players at all experience... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 1:00 pm |
Author Kwei Quartey The Friends of the Canoga Park Branch Present: Kwei is a Ghanaian-American author of an African fictional crime series. We will examine African literature from ancient times to the present and how... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made: Sci-Fi Stenciled T-Shirts You can paint a universe on the front of a T-shirt! Science fiction-themed stencils include aliens, robots, zombies, spaceships, stars, planets, and some "franchise"... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm |
Big Read Book Discussion: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Join us as Teen’Scape and our Literature & Fiction department host a book discussion of the 2020 National Book Award for... |
Online Central Library |
Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck Fellows: Woodwind Performances We are so pleased to welcome this ensemble to our branch. Hope you will join us for an afternoon of music with local talent from UCLA!(Playbills TBD) |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck Saxophone Quartet Join the library for Classical Music Saturday! The UCLA Herb Albert School of Music will feature the UCLA Gluck Saxophone Quartet. This ensemble has received honors in festivals... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Free Movie Showing A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Robot Building & Other Animatronics Learn how robots and animatronics are made! Our guest presenter, Paul Thompson, has created robots seen in Seasons 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian. He is a veteran makeup... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Computers & Technology, Lectures, STEM English |
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Sat, May 13, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
LA Opera Talks: Otello Join us for an in-person introduction to the world of Opera, led by an L.A. Opera Community Educator, with a focus on the opera Otello. Verdi meets Shakespeare in the crowning achievement of... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 13, 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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Sun, May 14, 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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Mon, May 15, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi Join us for a free 90-minute yoga and tai chi program with Susan Selan of Body & Brain. The program will include yoga, breathing, and tapping. Please note, we will not meet on the following dates due... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, May 15, 2023 10:30 am |
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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Mon, May 15, 2023 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays: Free Meditation Program Our wonderful meditation program, "Mindful Mondays," is back for the month of May with the generous support of the Friends of the Palisades Library and Silvi... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, May 15, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
SBA 101 This presentation by the SBA will review the programs and services they provide. The topics they will discuss include: access to capital, contracting assistance programs, free counseling programs, and disaster assistance.... |
Online | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Mon, May 15, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
UCLA Jazz Ensemble: Free Outdoor Concert The UCLA Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of upbeat jazz styles genres. They pay special tribute to important musical figures such as Duke Ellington &... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Mon, May 15, 2023 4:00 pm |
STEM-Eco Vehicles L.A. Makerspace presents a sustainable STEM program that's fun for the whole family! STEM-Eco Vehicles invites participants to use the Engineering Design Process to create vehicles from upcycled... |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, May 15, 2023 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Carol Speak English with confidence. This English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, May 15, 2023 4:45 pm |
Sun Valley Branch Cinema Club Join us via Google Meet for a lively film discussion. Library cardholders can stream the film free on lapl.kanopy.com. |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, May 15, 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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Mon, May 15, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration is required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi Join us for a free 90-minute yoga and tai chi program with Susan Selan of Body & Brain. The program will include yoga, breathing, and tapping. Please note, we will not meet on the following dates due... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 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, May 16, 2023 12:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our free services include:Reading assistanceWriting assistancePracticing English... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Manage Parkinson's Symptoms With the Alexander Technique Join teachers Shula Sendowski and Julie Shelton in a 5-week workshop to learn how to manage Parkinson's Symptoms with the Alexander... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. This English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 1:30 pm |
Mysterious Book Club Join us for the next meeting of the Mysterious Book Club. This month's selection is Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon. This is the first book in the internationally bestselling Guido... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
English Conversation Class / Clases de conversación en inglés Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar and... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 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: 213... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pushing Hands: Tai Chi Film Screening and Discussion Please join us for a screening and discusssion of the acclaimed movie, Pushing Hands, as we start wrapping up our Tai Chi Time and Chai... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Film, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 2:30 pm |
Korean Conversation 1-1 Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
Explore L.A. - Discounted and Free Local Attractions Learn about Explore L.A., and schedule a discounted or free trip to a museum, the L.A. Zoo, or other local attractions. For more... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
Korean Conversation 2-2 Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
Center Theatre Group Play Reading: The Exoneration of El Maestro Center Theatre Group play readings are back!Join us for a performance of The Exoneration of El Maestro by... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, May 16, 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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Tue, May 16, 2023 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Knitting and Crocheting Group The knitting and crocheting group is back! Meet and mingle with local knitters, share your techniques, and learn from others. There is no fee, and anyone who... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, May 16, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: August at Akiko's Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion where we will be talking about August at Akiko’s. Jazz musician Alex Zhang Hungtai composed the soundtrack... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, May 17, 2023 10:30 am |
Cal Fresh Enrollment Do you qualify for CalFresh? Speak with a representative and enroll today.CalFresh is for people with low income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Chinese |
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Wed, May 17, 2023 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reading assistanceWriting assistancePracticing English conversation... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 17, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool! Learn how to sew or bring in your own projects! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 17, 2023 4:00 pm |
Play Reading: The Exoneration of El Maestro Enjoy the play reading The Exoneration of El Maestro by Anthony Aguilar, directed by Alejandra Cisneros.El Maestro believes he is the greatest luchador of... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |