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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 4:15 pm |
Teen Lounge Lo-Fi Thursday Join the Fairfax Teen Council for a chill music, tasty snacks, and a chance to unplug and just vibe. We'll listen to vinyl records, have supplies for quick and simple crafts, and... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Creating for Calm and Gratitude Relax with paper crafting, coloring, and temporary art. Make thank you cards and gratitude logs, arrange a variety of materials into temporary mandalas, or simply color.Recommended... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Magic and Illusion Show Join us for a fun family event, perfect for teens and their families! This magic and illusion show has lots of audience participation, and explores the 'Secrets on the Shelves' of libraries!... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 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 25, 2024 6:00 pm |
Sci-fi Short Story Club: Country of the Blind With Andrew Leland Explore H.G. Wells' classic short stories The County of the Blind and The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes with science... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Memento Plate Making Create a beautiful decorative plate to give to someone special. Instructor Amy Muscoplat shows you easy ways to paint and make the keepsake, which you can take home to bake and set. Everyone... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 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 25, 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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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Harry S. Truman Speaking: Speeches, Stories and Quips From the 33rd President Arnie Weiss presents the musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd President,... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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 26, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Storytime at the Audubon Center at Debs Park Join us for Storytime under the Peppercorn Tree at the Audubon Center at Debs Park in celebration of our new StoryWalk featuring the book How to Bird by Rasha... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2024 11:00 am |
Pilates Develop strength, flexibility and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 11:00 am |
Rainbow Beard Show Join us for a live theater production from Ricky Rainbow Beard! This is an interactive experience featuring puppets, games, stories, and songs, and it will be tons of fun for the whole family. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Breaking Free From Pain: From Suffering To Strength, My Own Personal Journey With Fibromyalgia and Healing Modalities Come meet holistic health practitioner and award-winning author Shari Emami as... |
Online Central Library |
Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Temple Dance of South India Soorya Foundation will present an array of Temple Dances from South India. Performing in the traditional Bharathanatyam dance style, this art form boasts highly stylized dance movements... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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 |
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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 3:15 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 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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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba With Lula Join us for Zumba with Lula, fun dancing and exercise! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Join us for yoga taught by Vimmi, a volunteer certified yoga instructor. Please bring your own yoga mat.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We recommend that you... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle-Grade Readers Middle-Grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions. This month, we will be reading Ban This Book by Alan Gratz. |
Online Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: "Ban This Book" by Alan Gratz Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions. This month we will be reading, Ban This Book by... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00 am to 11:40 am |
Zumba Kids Calling all Kids! Join us for Zumba, fun and exercise. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together With Jessica Wang Come be a part of this family-friendly hands-on pickling workshop, introducing basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 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 Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Yarn Arts Bring your own supplies and share ideas on crochet, knitting, and yarn art. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Intro to Virtual Reality Xperience Intro to Virtual Reality Program teaches youth how they can create, share their experiences, and find unique ways to tell their stories.Attendees are encouraged to... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm |
Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club El club de lectura en español estara conversando sobre el libro el Clima de Los Angeles, como parte de la selección de este año de un libro, un condado... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
One Book, One County Book Club: "L.A. Weather" L.A. is parched, dry as a bone, and all Oscar, the weather-obsessed patriarch of the Alvarado family, desperately wants is a little rain. He’s harboring a costly... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Watercolor Bookmarks With Melissa Elliott During this 90-minute session we will cover the fundamentals of this versatile and colorful art, including a discussion of supplies, materials, attributes, and... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club El club de lectura en español estara conversando sobre el libro el Clima de Los Angeles, como parte de la selección de este año de un libro, un... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing Class for Adults Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month for a fantabulous Chalk Drawing Class! Learn techniques to bring out beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners and all skill levels... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played - A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly tabletop gaming gathering! Adult and teen players at all experience levels are invited to enjoy the artistry and delight of modern board... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm |
Open Mic Poetry Share your original poems, lyrics, spoken word, or just enjoy listening. Each poet will have five minutes to read an original work. If you wish to read, sign up when you arrive. Our featured speaker will be... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 2:00 pm |
One Book, One County Book Club: "L.A. Weather" Join us for a discussion of L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón. Oscar, the weather-obsessed patriarch of the Alvarado family, desperately... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |