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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Drop-In Computer/Device Help Bring your own device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) to our drop-in computer/device help session, where staff can assist with basic tasks, such as downloading e-books or sending emails... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susan Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Come to the Studio City Branch Library for a walk-in tutoring session every Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Adults... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 3:00 pm |
We Love L.A. Book Club Join us this summer as we examine some of the many talented Los Angeles-based authors who have incorporated the diversity and unique history of our city into their work.The selection for July is... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 3:00 pm |
North Hollywood Library Summer Reading Challenge Art Contest Calling artists of all ages. The North Hollywood Library is excited to welcome patrons to participate in the Summer... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Scrabble Join us in a game of Scrabble to improve your vocabulary, have some fun, and get to know fellow word lovers. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 4:00 pm |
Delicious Smoothies With an abundance of fresh fruits and veggies and our long growing season and temperate climate, smoothies are a great option that can be enjoyed year-round in Los Angeles. Acooba will demonstrate how... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 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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Thu, Jul 27, 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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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 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:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 6:00 pm |
Walk Highland Park Celebrate this year's summer reading theme of "My LA" by exploring Highland Park with us. We will meet in the library's lobby and decide what route to follow. We will then set out; socializing,... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: In the Heart of the Valley of Love Join Sci-Fi lovers from across the universe via Zoom to discuss Cynthia... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Join us every Thursday to learn mindful meditation basics and meditate with our community. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 27, 2023 7:00 pm |
Music at the Library: Julio Espinoza at the Piano Join us at the piano for a concert featuring original compositions by pianist Julio Espinoza.Sponsored by the Friends of Silver Lake Branch Library. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 9:30 am to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Please join us for our end-of-July two-day book sale!Friday: The first hour of shopping is for members Friends Members only.Saturday: From 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. we have $5 bags... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 9:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Book Sale The Granada Hills Friends of the Library are having a book sale with great bargains all around. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Silver Lake Branch Library are hosting a used book sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 10:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Join us for seated exercises. Learn new exercises, keep healthy, and meet new friends within the safety of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 11:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Meet new friends and get valuable exercise in the cool and comfortable atmosphere of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 3:00 pm |
Friday Films Join us every Friday this summer for a film screening in the library! *Films are subject to change. June 9 @ 3 p.m.: La La Land (PG-13)June 16 @ 2:30: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)June 23 @ 3 p.m.:... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Christmas in Connecticut" Join us for final film of four in our Barbara Stanwyck film series! In 1945's Christmas in Connecticut, the columnist for a national... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 28, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Showtime: Summer Movies Close out summer with these cool movies!Friday, July 21: Encanto (PG)Friday, July 29: Blade Runner (R)Friday, August 4: Goosebumps (PG)Friday, August 11: Repo Man (R)Friday, August 18: Leap (... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 3:00 am to 4:00 am |
Adult Crafternoon: DIY Birdhouses Join us for an afternoon of crafty fun! Assemble and decorate a birdhouse for your fine feathered neighbors! We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 9:30 am to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Please join us for our end-of-July two-day book sale!Friday: The first hour of shopping is for members Friends Members only.Saturday: From 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. we have $5 bags... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:00 am |
English Conversation Class / Clases de conversación en inglés Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Silver Lake Branch Library are hosting a used book sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support the... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:00 am |
Patio Reading We would love to extend an invitation to you to enjoy our wonderful patio space! It's the perfect spot to unwind and relax, surrounded by fresh air and sunshine. You can grab your favorite book and escape into... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:15 am to 12:00 pm |
Zumba With Lula Join Zumba with Lula for fun dancing and exercise! Let's do it!Please note, this program runs May through October.There will be no class on Saturday, October 14.This program is made possible with the support of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Printed Planters for Indoor Plants Learn how to design your own indoor 3D Planters using TinkerCad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed for free. Participants will be... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Sounds of Summer DSTL Arts, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library's Office of Education and Literacy, presents "Sounds of Summer". Please email literacy@lapl.org for the zoom link. New writers will be... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Mandolin and Guitar Concert Join us as local musicians Wladimir Mendoza and Ana Saucedo perform a guitar an mandolin concert for all ages. They will perform a mix of popular music as well as music from various... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Los Angeles Plays Itself" What better way to celebrate L.A. than on film! Consisting mostly of shots from other films, this documentary discusses the many representations... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 1:00 pm |
Pickling and Canning With Brie Wakeland Join Brie Wakeland, a food preservationist, for a workshop on safe and delicious techniques for making shelf-stable and lacto-fermented pickles at home. Each... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm |
World Folk Dance History Learn about the antropologic theories surrounding dance and its orgins. We will cover the signifance behind some of the most fascinating folk dances in the world. Finally, the class will... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 1:30 pm |
Find Your Roots in Mexico John Schmal will show attendees how to access the records of their Mexican ancestors online and give pointers about how to use that information once they have located it. This program was... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 2:00 pm |
The Secrets of an Effective Personal Story Have you always wanted to write your story but did not know where or how to start? This workshop will give you the springboard you have been looking for. Connie... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Jul 29, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
How to Create Cartoon Characters Calling all artists, aspiring or seasoned! Join us for an introductory class on character design with long-time industry animator Dietz Ichishita. You'll learn how to create... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Jul 30, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
"Unsilencing Narratives: Amplifying Queer Archives," Book Talk With Lydia R. Otero Lydia R. Otero is a writer, historian, and activist who will be discussing... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Writing English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 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:July 3: Birthday by David Wong LouieJuly 10: The Passing by... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2023 10:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Join us to get some exercise and meet new friends in the comfort of the library! |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2023 11:30 am |
Charlemos: Herramientas para apoyar el desarrollo del bilingüismo en mi hijo/a/es Acompáñenos a un taller con actividades que usted puede implementar para... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services Español |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines The Department of Public Health will be administering Flu/COVID-19 vaccination for free at the Canoga Park Branch! No... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 1:00 pm |
Monday Movie Matinee: Rize (2005) Fashion photographer David LaChapelle's stunning 2005 documentary capturing the krumping dance movement out of South Central Los Angeles. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 2:00 pm |
Squeegee Painting Try your hand at this fun and simple painting to create unique and abstract masterpieces using acrylic paints and a squeegee. Materials will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 3:00 pm |
Pinata Bots Battle Bots Battle one another with your own Pinata Bot Robot! You have seen similar battles on TV, now you can participate in your own non-destructive robotic battle. Chatsworth Library Maker Space... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 3:00 pm |
¡Que viva México! In 1931, Sergei Eisenstein shot some fifty hours of film in Mexico, intended for a six-part episodic epic combining documentary and fiction to portray Mexican history and culture from the pre-Columbian era... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 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 |