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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fun Face Painting for Everyone Celebrate summer by getting you face painted by Marquita Jordan. Fun for all ages. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us to create colorful fish using recycled egg cartons. All ages welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you like dogs? Do you like books? Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle therapy dog from Reading to the Rescue. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Baby Play An hour of free play, exploration, and socializing, for young children and their caregivers, with toys, books, and music!Recommended for ages 0-2. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteers Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 6:00 pm |
West LA Online Book Club The West LA Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction.July 18 - Dear Committee Members by Julie SchumacherAugust 22 - NO MEETINGSeptember 19... |
Online West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 6:00 pm |
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Discussion Group Join us each month for a comic book... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 6:00 pm |
Academia de Emprendimiento La Iniciativa de Movilidad Económica (EMI) es su socio sin costo para iniciar y hacer crecer la empresa de sus sueños. Empoderamos a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas, empresarios y... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances Español |
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Fri, Jul 19, 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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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Pilates Develop strength, flexibility and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Bet Tzedek: Free Legal Services Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that offers free legal services, outreach education, and policy advocacy for individuals and families in Los Angeles. Come meet a... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Have Fun and Get Help Learning and Playing Bridge We are hosting another bridge game on the first and third Fridays of the month. All are welcome. This is for everyone who just wants to have... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Cardboard Society: Board Games Meet with friends and family to play backgammon, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Monopoly, Catan Junior, Scrabble and more! All ages welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
LA Law Library Legal Reference Assistance LA Law Library in-person legal reference assistance is back at Van Nuys Public Library.Speak with an LA Law Library staff member to learn about researching... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Hallie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Hallie.Take home a free book after reading with Hallie three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 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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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Movies Cool off from the heat and enjoy a screening of a family-friendly film. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Dreaming in Poetry This will be a fun, 6-week program to write poetry. Improve your English reading, writing, and presentation skills too! At the end of the program, we will present your poem(s) to an audience. Everyone is... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 3:15 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Chess Club If you like to play chess, want to learn how to play, or improve your game, join us for Chess Club on the first and third Fridays of the month. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be provided. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 19, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Photoshop Basics: Layers Explore the basics of Adobe Photoshop's Layers tool using Green Screen and collages. Completed projects will be printed to be picked up later. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 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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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba With Lula Join us for Zumba with Lula, fun dancing and exercise! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:00 am |
30th Anniversary Celebration With the Reptile Family Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Donald Bruce Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library with Living Treasures from Around the World from The... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Join us for yoga taught by Vimmi, a volunteer certified yoga instructor. Please bring your own yoga mat.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We recommend that you... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Coding for Kids Eric, a Teen Council member, will host a drop-in hour where kids can learn the basics of coding! Kids will learn how to use different programming techniques on Scratch to create programs on their own. This fun... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00 am to 11:40 am |
Zumba Kids Calling all Kids! Join us for Zumba, fun and exercise. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
One Book, One County Join us for a lively discussion of L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón. Free copy of the book for the first 8... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Memory Matters: Caring For Your Brain Interested in learning how to care for your brain? Learn from Alzheimer's Los Angeles about how to talk to a doctor regarding memory concerns, what to do when you... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends Book Sale Join us for our quarterly Friends of the Library Book Sale! In addition to fiction and non-fiction books in English, sale items include graphic novels and comics, Spanish-language books for adults and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 12:00 pm |
Teen Council - Henna With Khushboo Join henna artist Khushboo Manchanda as we learn about the ancient art and practice of henna, and get a small henna design yourself!Snacks provided, for ages 11-18.This program... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
Patio Reading Come and enjoy our beautiful patio. Whether you want to relax with a book or just take in the peaceful atmosphere, our patio is the perfect place to unwind and recharge. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Natalie Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Actress Kres Mersky as Albert Einstein's Secretary This one-woman play is a seriocomic portrait of Albert Einstein and his harried secretary, a woman who devoted most of her life to him.... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 20, 2024 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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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 |