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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 |
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Mon, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2023 6:00 pm |
Play Reading: Los Hombres Lobo Viven En Mi Closet Los Hombres Lobo Viven En Mi Clóset de Oz Jiménez, presentado por Off The Tracks Theatre Company“Porque a veces las personas somos muy ciegas... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances Español |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
The Vanguard of Knowledge: A Racial Justice Book Club Join Black Women for Wellness and the Los Angeles Public Library's Social Science, Philosophy, and Religion Departments for the launch of The... |
Central Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Mar Vista Book Club: Books and Communi-Tea We welcome all readers to our book club; no sign up is required.For each month's title, please contact the branch. Copies of the book are available at the... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Aug 01, 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 01, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Tie-Dye Extravaganza! Celebrate the end of summer reading with a tie-dye extravaganza on our patio. We will provide bandanas or a scrunchie to dye, or you may bring one item, such as a t-shirt. No heavy items such as... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 01, 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 01, 2023 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Hands-Only CPR Training A staff member 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. A public health... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2023 3:30 pm |
Fun With Robots Join us to earn about robots and how they work. The High-Tech Los Angeles Charter High School Robotics Club will have a live robot demonstration. There will also be a reading of the club's self-published book... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Computers & Technology, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Aug 01, 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 01, 2023 4:00 pm |
Center Theatre Group: Los Hombres Lobo Viven En Mi Clóset/ The Werewolves Live In My Closet by Oz Jiménez ¡Vuelven las lecturas de obra del Center Theatre Group... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances Español |
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Tue, Aug 01, 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 |