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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Yarn Arts Club Join the Yarn Arts Club. Meet local knitters, make new friends, share your techniques, and learn from others. All levels of crocheting are welcome, including beginners. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Moon Science With Marc Join adult librarian Marc in a discussion about how solar eclipses happen, how the moon came to be, how our moon compares to the moons of other planets, why none of us would be here if it weren't for... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadanía Gratis Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las personas... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Come Make an Eco Pot Emi Carvell, our succulent expert, is coming back to show us how to sow seeds for vegetables and herbs in our own eco-pots. Bring a small cylindrical container like a tomato paste can or spice bottle.... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Bookmaking Project: Papel-Picado Inspired Cover Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make a "Papel Picado" inspired book cover. This workshop is led by our artist-in-... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 1:00 pm |
Open Mic Poetry Share your original poems, lyrics, spoken word, or just enjoy listening. Each poet will have five minutes to read an original work. If you wish to read, sign up when you arrive. Our featured speaker will... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Bollywood Dance With Payal Wadhawan Join Payal Wadhawan, a trained Bollywood dancer from India, as she performs Bollywood dance to Hindi upbeat songs with a special guest appearance by some of her talented... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
English Conversation Class / Clase de conversación en inglés Join our English conversation class to develop your communication skills! All levels are welcome! ¡Únase a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Clases de ciudadanía gratis La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las personas que califican para tomar el... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Keepers of Culture: Poetry Reading Series Join us for a multinational spoken word event that will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month on-site at the Northridge Branch Library and online via Zoom. There... |
In Person & Online Northridge Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Sep 23, 2023 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Painting Fall Welcome to Art Lab! Work on your own project, or try September's painting prompt: Fall. The first five students who wish to paint our Fall prompt will receive free canvases. You may consult with... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Sep 24, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting & Crocheting Fun for the whole family. Bring your needles and yarn, and come prepared to learn, help, and meet new friends. All skill levels are welcome. This is a gender-neutral, no-judgment zone.... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 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:September 11: Doby's Gone by Ann PetrySeptember 18: Act of Faith ... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 2023 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays Our wonderful meditation program, "Mindful Mondays" is back for the months of September and October with the generous support of the Friends of the Palisades Branch Library and Silvi Winthrop. Join us for a... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 11:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercise Make new friends and get exercise in the comfort of your local-friendly library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Mexican Art of Repujado (Tin Art) With Miriam Quezada Check out this adult art activity where participants will learn about the ancient Mexican Art of "repujado" or "tin embossing." Activities... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! This month's selections are: September 11: Act of Faith by Irwin Shaw September 18: The Living... |
Online Woodland Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 2:00 pm |
Monday Matinees Join us for a free movie with popcorn.This month we'll be screening:Sept. 11: The Banshees of Inisherin (R, 114 min., dir. Martin McDonagh)Sept 18: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 130 min., dir. Joseph Kosinski)... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 2:45 pm |
Reiki With Wellness Uprising Come join us for Reiki self-treatment and guided meditation for deep relaxation led by Rhonda and other certified Reiki practitioners from Wellness Uprising. Reiki is an ancient... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class / Clases de conversación en inglés Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 3:00 pm |
The Lady From Shanghai A seaman becomes involved in a complex murder plot when he is hired to work on a yacht. He soon finds himself implicated in the murder despite his innocence. The film is best remembered for its climax "... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Emergency Preparedness Tabling A representative from L.A. Works will provide information on emergency resources, including information related to L.A. County and L.A. City emergency preparation as well as... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 4:00 pm |
Memoir Writing: Paint Your Portrait With Words Your life is your legacy. Whether writing short clips for your family archives or a full-fledged memoir for publication, this workshop will help you get... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Class / Clase de ciudadania gratis Please join us for our Free Citizenship class at the Wilmington Branch Library. Learn the civics, government, interview, and language skills needed for the... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Mon, Sep 25, 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 Social Science, Philosophy,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 25, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Comprar una casa Representantes de Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion compartirán información sobre cómo comprar una casa, incluyendo información sobre préstamos, hipotecas, hacer una oferta y el cierre de... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances Español |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 12:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our free services include:Reading assistanceWriting assistancePracticing English... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess and Checkers at the Hollywood Branch Library Welcome to the Hollywood Library Chess and Checkers Club. We meet every month, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. All levels of proficiency are welcome. The... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 2:30 pm |
Korean Conversation 1-2 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, Sep 26, 2023 3:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "65" After a catastrophic crash, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on an unknown planet. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills must make his way across an unknown terrain... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tea and a Tale Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a serialized live reading of David Copperfieldby Charles Dickens. On Tuesday, September 26, we will begin Persuasion by Jane Austen. You can dial in by phone or use video... |
Online Northridge Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 4:00 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 contemporary flair... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 4:00 pm |
Korean Conversation 2-3 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, Sep 26, 2023 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Eviction Response Workshop Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a summons and a complaint-unlawful detainer)? This in-person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power... |
Central Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Sep 26, 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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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Knitting and Crocheting Group The knitting and crocheting group is back! Meet and mingle with local knitters, share your techniques, and learn from others. There is no fee, and anyone who... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes / Clases de ciudadania gratis Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Hollywood Cookies and Comics Graphic Novel Club Do you love graphic novels? Do you own ten Batman shirts? Does your family tire of having to talk about Watchmen again?... |
Online Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 6:30 pm |
The Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of The Temptation of Forgiveness by Donna DeLeon. The Mystery Book Club meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. New Members are always welcome! |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Yoga for Beginners Yoga for Beginners is facilitated by Analyn R. Participants should bring their own mats and straps, and classes are held in the Hyde Park Branch Library Community Room. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |