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Thu, Aug 03, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Food Fermentation 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 and sauerkraut at... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 03, 2023 6:00 pm |
Hungry Ghosts of China and Japan With Storyteller Barbara Wong Join us for Hungry Ghosts of China and Japan on the Edendale Zoom! We will take a look at the Hungry Ghost Festival in China and the Buddhist... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Aug 03, 2023 6:00 pm |
Gentle Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga With Kanica Suy Please join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch, and meditate. Bring your own mat (required), water, and... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 03, 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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Fri, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Lisa 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Summer Movie Come join us as we watch the final Family Movie. For your consideration, we will watch the fun and action film from Disney, Cruella! We hope everyone can join us! |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am |
Docent-Led Art & Architecture Zoom Tour Take an hour-long Zoom tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share slides, videos, and stories about the history, art, and... |
Online Central Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Friends of the Mar Vista Branch Library Book Sale Come by the Friends of the Mar Vista Library Book Sale!Great selection and great prices, plus one free book for every child. Support your local library... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Drop-in Tech Support Need help with your device (phone or tablet) or one of our library apps? Our volunteer is ready to assist and answer your questions! |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Tiny Painting Gallery Viewing The Tiny Canvas Painting Gallery is back for the Summer of 2023! All ages have been painting throughout the summer on the suggested theme of "My L.A." and will have a chance to... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2023 11:00 am |
Book Discussions Join us for lively discussions of various books and topics. Copies are available at the reference/information desk and on our website as e-books. Books selected from the New York Times 100 Notable Books of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 11:00 am |
Organic Gardening in Small Places We will talk fundamentals of what can be a container and what it needs to help a plant thrive, potting soil and amendments, individual plant needs and requirements, square... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 11:00 am |
Book Club Join us to discuss Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life, a memoir by Alice Wong. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Learn a Simple Technique to Find Peace in a Chaotic World Join long time meditator Doug Frankel as he explains how to use the practice of meditation to reclaim peace of mind after the stresses... |
Online Platt Branch Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Rubik's Cube Class Join one of our amazing teen volunteers to learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
End the Summer With the Battle of the Ages! Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the US release of King Kong vs Godzilla!Following the movie, stay for a discussion with Primate and Herpetology experts from the Natural... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film, STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Solar Observation Join Sidewalk Astronomers on the walkway in front of the Washington Irving Branch Library for an adventure in outer space. The Sidewalk Astronomers will bring telescopes with hydrogen-alpha blocking... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
California Native Plant Club Attend the August meeting of the Studio City Teen Council's California Native Plant Club, where the plant of the month will be Claytonia perfoliata (Miner's Lettuce). Learn about... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Altered Book Rolodex Learn about altered books and alter one into an artful rolodex!You will learn how to make an altered book rolodex for your desk to store business cards or receipts. You can also use this book... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Japanese |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 1:00 pm |
End of Summer Library Mini-Golf You are invited to play a round of library mini-golf. The last hole ends with ice cream. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Intro to Watercolor Discover the joy of watercolor painting with instructor Melissa Elliott. During this 90-minute session, we'll cover the fundamentals of this versatile and colorful art, including a discussion of supplies... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 2:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Overview and demonstration of full-size entertainment robots and animatronics. Live speaker with multiple examples of robots, materials used to make robots, and the... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 2:00 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theatre in the United States (Part 2) Part two of "The Impact of Yiddish Theatre in America" will continue the focus on the history of Yiddish theatre in the United States.... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Workshop on Repujado (Tin Work) Check out this adult art activity where participants will learn about the ancient Mexican Art of "repujado" or "tin embossing." Activities will include techniques for engraving or... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 05, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Big Game Day Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge by attending Big Game Day! Play a game of Big Battleship, Big Checkers, Big Jenga, and more.Recommended for ages 5 and up. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sun, Aug 06, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Yiddish Theater Lecture Part 1 With Arnold Weiss In part one of an eight-part series, lecturer Arnold Weiss tells the history of Yiddish Theater in the United States including stories of Paul Muni,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Aug 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2023 12:00 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 nurse... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 07, 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 nurse... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2023 4:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Join our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting via Zoom on the first Monday of every month, except holidays which will meet the following Monday.Discussion is facilitated by Mary C. Schaffer. Books are... |
Online Woodland Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Aug 07, 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 07, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) Join us for a 1950 classic film noir Sunset Boulevard. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Aug 07, 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 07, 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 |