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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library Used Book Sale Select from a large assortment of quality children's books (picture books, chapter, and young adult), fiction, non-fiction,... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Lunching on the Lot: How Stars and Moguls Ate at Studio Commissaries (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Since the earliest days of Hollywood, movie... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Star Wars Reads! Join the Force and celebrate the love of reading at Star Wars Reads!Explore a galaxy far, far away with storytimes, crafts, giveaways, and a lightsaber show presented by The Saber Guild - Skywalker Temple... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
UC Davis Master Gardner Series: Part II Join UC Davis Master Gardener, Sandra, for this informative and hands on series about gardening basics.The class will meet on the following dates:Sept. 6 at 4 p.... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Disaster Preparedness Workshop Representatives from L.A. Works will provide a workshop on disaster preparedness. There will also be a disaster kit-building activity where participants will be given the... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 11:00 am |
LA Made: ZOS!MO Live ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of Los Angeles-based Filipino American artist Zosimo Quibilan Jr. He will perform original Tagalog indie pop rock including excerpts from his rock opera about... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Circa Festival: Rainbow Archives Join the staff from the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) LGBTQIA Services Committee as they premiere the first of three podcast episodes documenting the personal experiences... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Lectures English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Social Security Benefit Maximization This informative and easy-to-understand workshop will simplify some of the more popular and confusing rules of Social Security. Our presenter, Mr. John C. Pak, CFP,... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00 pm |
Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway Free solar eclipse glasses will be given out each day to the first fifty people who ask for them from Saturday, October 7 through Friday, October 13. The Annular Solar Eclipse... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Organic Gardening: Sow Seeds Master gardener Emi will show us how to sow seeds. Limited to 20 participants. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00 pm |
LA Made: Sound Bath and Energy Healing Immerse yourself in the exquisite sound of the crystal bowls, which have calming and healing frequencies to balance and clear your nervous system, harmonize... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts Join us for a celebration in honor of Filipino-American Heritage Month with a performance by Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, a Los Angeles-based ensemble of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: "The Elephant and the Butterfly" Antoine has just returned to his hometown, where he reunites with his daughter, Elsa, whom he has never met. An unexpected turn of... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting Club Join our Knitting and crochet club. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering in Echo Park Adult and teen players at all experience levels are invited to enjoy the artistry and delight of modern board and card games. A... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Turning Red A thirteen-year-old girl is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 2:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi Workshop Join accomplished chef Acooba Scott as she demonstrates how to make vegan sushi—and come prepared to taste some of the avocado, fresh veggie, and rice delights as well. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 2:00 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theater in the United States: Part 3 Part three will present stories about some of America’s most outstanding performers who started their careers in the Yiddish theater. The... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Expedition L.A.: Saging the World Screening Join us for the inaugural event of 2023's Expedition L.A., a program series featuring activities focused on bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and state parks... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 2:00 pm |
Crime Under the Sun The Studio City Branch Library and Partners in Crime, the San Diego Chapter of Sisters in Crime present, “Crime Under the Sun,” an exciting mystery writer author panel featuring Beverly Graf, Alexandra... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Keepers of Culture: The Dark Corner Normally the 4th Saturday of every month at 3, we have a second edition of Keepers of Culture this month! Join us for an open reading as well as readings of Poe, Shelley, and... |
In Person & Online Northridge Branch Library |
Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Poetry, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Best Friends: Training Your Dog Join us for a lively conversation with Best Friends about all the ways that you can help with training your dog. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sun, Oct 15, 2023 2:00 pm |
Food Fermentation and Preservation Learn the fundamental basics of lacto fermentation. Lacto fermentation includes many foods, including sauerkraut, kimchi, certain varieties of pickles, and more. In this... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, STEM English |
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Sun, Oct 15, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Bioblitz Challenge: Native Bees With Krystle Hickman & Screening of "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" Join us for the HHMI Documentary Film Screening of My Garden of a Thousand... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 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:October 2: Sinking House by T. Coraghessan BoyleOctober 16: The Only Rose... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 2023 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays Our wonderful meditation program, "Mindful Mondays," is back for four sessions in the months of September and October with the generous support of the Friends of the Palisades Library and Silvi Winthrop.... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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: October 2: The Only Rose by Sarah Orne JewettOctober 16: Strong Horse... |
Online Woodland Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023 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, Oct 16, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill every Monday. All levels and ages are welcome. This program is generously funded by the Friends of Palms-Rancho Park Library. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
L.A. Zine Club With Viet Vu of Double Chop Join us for Zine Club online with Viet Vu of Double Chop, where members of our group meet in a virtual space to co-work,... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 2023 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm |
Book Club October's selection is The London Séance Society: A Novel by Sara Penner. From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt... |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Bilingual Book Club: Austral by Carlos Fonseca We will meet via Zoom to discuss Carlos Fonseca’s Austral. All Spanish and English language proficiency levels are welcome. Durante la reunión del... |
Online Pico Union Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm |
Telescope Night With the Sidewalk Astronomers Come see the Moon and Saturn close-up through telescopes! Weather permitting, the Sidewalk Astronomers will set up homemade telescopes outside the library... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Cloudspotting With the Cloud Appreciation Society Join Gavin Pretor-Pinney, founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, for an illustrated tour of the sky. He will show how to recognize the many... |
Central Library | Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Sound Bath & Energy Healing Heather Nevell will conduct a sound bath using crystal bowls, drums, and elemental chimes. Attendees will learn how to use sound every day to help them heal, feel... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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 |