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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Social Knitting and Crocheting Club Bring your latest project, exchange ideas, and learn new stitches from your fellow knitters and crocheters. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Rock Painting Get creative and have fun with rock painting. All supplies will be provided, you just show up! Snacks will be provided as well at the end of the program. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Weekly Kids Arts & Crafts Drop-In Join us for arts, crafts, and stories. Be on the lookout for the crafts cart and supplies in the Children's Reading Room. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 3:30 pm |
Robot Building & Other Animatronics Renowned robot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his robot creations and animatronics based on popular film and TV characters! Interact with the robots, ask... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bark Join us for an afternoon of reading practice for children reading at all levels. Bark Reading Therapy dogs are fun, calm, and good listeners. Take home a bookmark featuring a fluffy reading buddy. Reluctant readers are welcome! |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Do you need to quickly boost your writing, reading, and communication skills? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. The Adult Literacy Program provides free tutoring in a variety of subjects and... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sew Felt Creatures Learn the basics of sewing: how to thread the needle, tie the knot, and make basic stitches. This is a great life skill to be able to sew on a button or repair a small tear in your clothing. Design and... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Storytime With Bailey and the LA Kings Ice Crew Join Bailey and the LA Kings Ice Crew for a special reading of B is for Bailey. Lots of fun for kids of all ages and their parents or guardians. Meet... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
The Magical Katrina Magic Show Join us for an afternoon of magic and fun with the award-winning magical skills of Magical Katrina. Fun for the whole family!This program was made possible with the generous... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Cupcake Decorating Decorate your own cupcake with various sprinkles and frosting choices. Add fine details with piping bags and food coloring. All materials will be provided.This program is for teens ages 11 and older. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Bookmark Designing Create a personal bookmark design (or two) that is meaningful to you. All supplies will be provided.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga Library. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Friendship Bracelets Come make friendship bracelets with beads and letters to wear or give to your friends! |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Making Workshop Join us for a fun and creative event where children can learn how to make jewelry from candy. This hands-on workshop will guide children through creating their own accessories... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fairy Gardens for Teens Are you ready to unlock your imagination and create something truly enchanting? Gather your friends and join us for an afternoon of fairy-filled fun as we embark on an exciting journey to design... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Glass Bead Magnets Unleash your creativity while making glass bead magnets! There are endless customization opportunities, as young artists can use a wide range of materials to create designs. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Rex Ogle Join us in welcoming award-winning author Rex Ogle as he reads from his book Free Lunch. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Local Kid Author L.J. Randle Are you curious about what it's like to create characters, dream up adventures, and bring them to life in your very own book? Meet J.L., the amazing kid author who turned dreams into reality... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Weave a Bookmark Learn from the Southern California Handweavers' Guild how to weave a bookmark.Ages 6-12. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
Story-Craft Time Hear a story and make something of it!Suggested for ages 3 years and older. |
Palisades Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
"When I Grow-up…" | "Cuando Sea Mayor…" Learn about people’s jobs and careers. This month’s “When I Grow Up…” guest is Jesus Reyes, Director of... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LAFD Fire Truck Visit and Storytime Hear a story about fire trucks and see a real Los Angeles Fire Department fire truck in person! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Build Your Dream in Lego Building Bricks Build your dream house, car or school with Lego building bricks. Based on the Chris Van Dussen Books, If I Built a...The library will provide the Lego building bricks. Prizes... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make an Origami Sunflower Please join us in making an origami sunflower! All ages are welcome. Craft inspired by YouTuber Payal Kidz Club.*Age 9 and under should attend with a teen/adult helper. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robertson Readers Book Club Join us for a discussion of Honor by Thrity Umrigar. New members are welcome!Copies of the book are available for checkout at the front desk. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:15 pm |
Teen Council Presents - Quick Cooks Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we make a full-course meal from an appetizer to a dessert in under an hour. The best part? We get to eat the results!Ages 11-18, all... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring: Improve Your Reading and Writing Skills Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteers Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:30 pm |
Koreatown Book Club: One Book, One County For this month's Koreatown Book Club selection, we will be discussing... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 6:00 pm |
Gentle Yin and Flow Yoga With Kanica Suy Join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch and meditate. Bring your own mat (required) and water, and optional props. All... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 6:00 pm |
Academia de Emprendimiento La Iniciativa de Movilidad Económica (EMI) es su socio sin costo para iniciar y hacer crecer la empresa de sus sueños. Empoderamos a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas, empresarios y... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances Español |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get inspired to bird with the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Robin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Robin. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library This summer the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will encourage participants to dream about a world with more pollinators! Join us for the L.A. Zoo's Library Outreach Program and... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 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: July 12: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Duplicate Bridge Come join our twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is very limited, so if you are not already on the organizer's email list you will have to contact her so you can be notified when you can RSVP for... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Cardboard Society: Board Games Meet with friends and family to play backgammon, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Monopoly, Catan Junior, Scrabble and more! All ages welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening Join us for a monthly movie screening! Currently scheduled titles are: Friday, July 12: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Friday, August 9: Challengers |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris" Join us for our Second Friday of the Month Movie Event! This month, we will be screening Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022, PG).In 1950s London, a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Hallie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Hallie.Take home a free book after reading with Hallie three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 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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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Rex Ogle Join us in welcoming award-winning author Rex Ogle as he reads from his book Free Lunch.Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Movies Cool off from the heat and enjoy a screening of a family-friendly film. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Barbie" (2023) Beat the heat and join us for a screening of the smash hit Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.Barbie is rated PG-13. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Anime Your Way With Carlos Nieto Join animation artist Carlos Nieto as he teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch (no matter what your drawing level). All materials will be provided.... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. 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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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Dreaming in Poetry This will be a fun, 6-week program to write poetry. Improve your English reading, writing, and presentation skills too! At the end of the program, we will present your poem(s) to an audience. Everyone is... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Poetry English |