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Sat, Aug 12, 2023 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Separating Art From Problematic Artists: Is it Possible? Most of us can think of artists whose work we cherish but is sullied by the artists' reputation, statements, or actions. This talk will... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 12, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Phyllis Pan Pianist Phyllis Pan, a student in the doctoral piano performance program at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, will play The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, & Water. Each work... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theatre on American Theatre In the first part of his Yiddish Theatre series, lecturer Arnold Weiss tells the history of Yiddish Theatre in the United States, including stories... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
Paper Bead Making Come learn how to recycle scrap paper into lovely beads that you can then use for embellishment (or jewelry). |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories!This month's selections are:August 7: The Bridle by Raymond CarverAugust 14: The Eggs of... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 2023 10:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Make new friends and get exercise in the comfort of your library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 2:00 pm |
Monday Matinees: 2023 Best Picture Nominees Get out of the midday heat and join us for a matinee! This month we'll be screening 2023 Best Picture nominees:Aug. 7: Elvis (PG-13, 159... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 2:00 pm |
Stencil Art Create a design using stencils on a colorful scratchboard. All materials will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 3:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "David Mamet's Homicide" After being forcibly reassigned from a federal investigation of notorious drug dealer Robert Randolph (Ving Rhames) to a local case involving robbery and the... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class / Clases de conversación en inglés Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Clases de Inglés para adultos Acompáñenos para clases gratuitas de ESL para adultos donde pueden practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y alentado. Habrán juegos de ESL para hacer el aprendizaje del inglés... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning Español |
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Mon, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 2023 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm |
Book Club Join us via Google Meet for a lively book discussion. September 11: The Swimmers by Julie OtsukaOctober 15: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner November 13: All Her Little Secrets by... |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Charade" (1963) Join us for the screening of Charade. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 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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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
CERT - Community Emergency Response Team Training The Van Nuys Branch will host a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) series in person. The LA Fire Department will train participants... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 6:00 pm |
Play Reading: Dinner With Remedios y sus Gatos You’re invited to 1940’s Mexico City where Remedios Varo, surrealist painter, attends a bourgeoisie dinner party, and her boredom leads to mischief and... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 14, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Yoga With Michelle Release habitual tension in your body and mind, linking breath and movement as you unwind through the ancient practice of yoga. Create more strength, flexibility, and balance in your body while soothing your... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Aug 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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Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Book Club: Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra Join us to discuss Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra.After America's entry into WWII, Maria Lagana, an associate producer... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Join our Tuesday Afternoon Book Club. The books we will be discussing are: July 18: The Woman Warrior by Annie Ernaux Aug 15: A Girl’s Story by Annie Ernaux |
In Person & Online Silver Lake Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 2023 1:00 pm |
French Conversation Club Join us for this informal French conversation group. All adults are welcome, but there will not be a teacher present. We will have a French-speaking moderator present at the session. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Reading and Rhythm The Office of Education and Literacy is excited to announce a fun and unique program called Reading and Rhythm. This six week program is great for adult learners who want to practice sounding out... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 2023 1:30 pm |
Mysterious Book Club The monthly Mysterious Book Club is reading"The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler for this month's meeting. In this classic LA "Noir" mystery, Philip Marlowe befriends a down-on-his-luck war... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Reading and Rhythm The Office of Education and Literacy is excited to announce a fun and unique program called Reading and Rhythm. This six week program is great for adult learners who want to practice sounding out words... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Reading and Rhythm The Office of Education and Literacy is excited to announce a fun and unique program called Reading and Rhythm. This six week program is great for adult learners who want to practice sounding out... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 2023 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Emergency Preparedness Tabling A representative from L.A. Works will provide information on emergency resources, including information related to L.A. County and L.A. City emergency preparation as well as... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading and Rhythm The Office of Education and Literacy is excited to announce a fun and unique program called Reading and Rhythm. This six week program is great for adult learners who want to practice sounding out... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 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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Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Launch: "The Struggle for the People's King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement" We are pleased to present Dr.... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 2023 6:30 pm |
The 3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us for a discussion of Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Aug 15, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion. We will be talking about The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. This classic French film combines... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Movin' & Groovin' With Karen G. Get to Movin'... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Aug 16, 2023 11:00 am |
Adult Crafting: Iris Folding Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Adult Crafting. This is a special class for adults only, a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and obligations to... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 2023 1:00 pm |
Hands-Only CPR Training A nurse from the L.A. County Department of Public Health is available to provide hands-only CPR training, as well as answer general health and wellness questions. |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English, Russian |
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Wed, Aug 16, 2023 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Club: The Interpreter of Maladies Join us for a lively discussion of The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. If you are unable to attend in person, please email grnhls@lapl.org for Zoom access... |
In Person & Online Granada Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 16, 2023 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutor The tutor can cover topics such as reading and writing, English conversation, studying for the Citizenship test, job interview practice, help with resumes, basic computer skills on a one-to-one basis. No... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 16, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class / Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more! Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 16, 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, Aug 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
Paper Crafts & Collage Design your own collages, greeting cards, and zines. Each week we present different prompts and themes for inspiration. Materials and instructions provided. Come get creative in a calm, cool... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |