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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! This program is designed for children ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
The Colorful Melodies of Vivaldi Let's celebrate this summer with some music! Paul Stein, a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will bring the music and excitement of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to life. Also,... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Grow Your Own Food Learn to grow your own food from a balcony to the backyard! Los Angeles has an amazing climate that allows us to grow everything from tropical fruits like bananas and melons to cold-weather crops... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Movie Matinee Enjoy a feature film screening. Light snacks will be provided. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Toni Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Adult Painting Class Spend an afternoon learning how to paint with Martha Meade. We will be using acrylics on canvas to do some L.A. Dreaming and producing a masterpiece each of you can take home and hang on your wall... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Matinee: "The Boy and the Heron" In this 2023 Studio Ghibli / Miyazaki movie, a young boy goes to a fantastical realm to find his stepmother. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Viva la Cultura: Folklórico Workshop / Taller de Folklórico Experience art, music, history, storytelling, and culture through the Mexican folk dance "Baile Folklórico," with an added... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
BUSted Storytelling Show The award winning show "BUSted: Stories About Getting around LA Without a Car!" returns to the Silver Lake Library for an afternoon of entertaining storytelling. Now curated by storyteller... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
Book Discussion: L.A. Weather Read L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon and then come talk about it! "One Book, One County" is a... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
Chamber Hop From Echo Park (Brendan Eder Ensemble) LA native composer and producer Brendan Eder creates a kaleidoscopic musical blend of classical, experimental rock, jazz, electronic, and hip hop... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
30th Anniversary Celebration With Music from Weba Garretson and Ralph Gorodetsky Our 30th Anniversary Celebration continues with a musical performance by Songwriters... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STEM Saturday: Posterboard Marble Run STEM at the library! Come build a marble run using cardboard rolls, tape and a poster board. Ages 5+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jul 21, 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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Sun, Jul 21, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group will be reading materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's current challenge list. For current titles,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Jul 21, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: LA Taco - Taco Day at the Library The Los Angeles Public Library in collaboration with Javier Cabral of L.A. Taco is proud to present "Taco Day at the Library!" Join us for an... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Jul 21, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
Comic Book Basics Think It Ink It: Comics Basics will teach you how! From writing to designing your characters to drawing the panels, every major aspect of the comic book process will be explored. Learn how to create your... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:00 am |
Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Time Capsules Celebrate L.A. Dreaming this summer by making a time capsule of your favorite things now, and your biggest dreams for the future! It's a gift for grown up you! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to storytime with Children's Librarian Jennifer. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Please join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our children's librarian. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays and stories!*There will be no storytime 9/30, 10/5, and 10/14 due to library closure. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Children's Summer Program Join us for a fun summer activity. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Super Duper Storytime Storytime is back at Wilshire! Join us for stories, songs and dances. Geared for babies and toddlers, but all children are welcome. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Francesca Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Francesca. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR volunteer three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Writers Group Calling all writers! Get those creative juices flowing and join our writers group as everyone shares their work and gives feedback.This group mostly meets in person, but email rbrtsn@lapl.org if you'd prefer to... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Musical Storytime With Alex Schub Join us for a special musical storytime as singer-songwriter Alex Schub serenades you with fun and silly songs about broccoli to ocelots and many things in between!This program is presented as part... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Read With Rising STAR Volunteers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with Rising STAR Teen Volunteers. 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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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
College Counsel Sessions One-on-one Sign up for a half hour one-on-one meeting with a college consultant. Ask all of those questions that pertain directly to you. This is part of the Get Ready for College... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Student Success English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
UCLA Health / UCLA Salud: Free Medical Clinic The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will be providing free on-site health care, vaccinations, prescription support, and screenings. No insurance or... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Mandarin Chinese Class Learn Chinese with our experienced instructor. This class is for beginners. |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning Chinese |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate to... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 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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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Movie Day: Frozen Beat the heat and join us for a screening of Frozen. This Disney classic is rated PG and has a run time of 108 minutes. Refreshments will be served. This program is intended for children and... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 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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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Kids and Teens Craft Day Make amazing Shrinky Dink pieces that catch the sun! |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.For more information... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Sandra Children are invited to drop in during her volunteer shift and share the joy of storytelling and reading with Sandra. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Diana. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK: Read with a Therapy Dog Children can build their confidence and practice their reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dogs Vida and Juliette. Early through advanced readers are welcome to... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 2:40 pm |
DIY Glass Marble Pendant Join us and design your own glass marble pendant, creating a beautiful piece of jewelry that you can wear or gift to someone. All materials will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
LA Dreaming: Beach Party Kids and families enjoy the sea and sand a few miles east of the actual beach with a Mar Vista Library beach party. Kids can be treated to shaved ice, surf photo opportunities, and fun crafts... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 3:30 pm |
Film Screening: "Jules and Jim" Join us for a screening of the film, Jules and Jim. In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules (Oskar Werner) strikes up a friendship with the... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film French |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Class For Beginners This class is for beginner learners. You will learn and practice vocabulary, letter sounds, and fluency skills that will help you in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Esta clase... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 22, 2024 4:00 pm |
Shark Week Celebration Dive into some deep-sea fun! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |