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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 |
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Manage Parkinson's Symptoms With the Alexander Technique Join teachers Shula Sendowski and Julie Shelton in a 4-week workshop to learn how to manage Parkinson's Symptoms with the... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023 1:00 pm |
French Conversation Club Join us for this informal French conversation group. All adults are welcome, but there will not be a teacher present. We will have a French-speaking moderator present at the session. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023 1:00 pm |
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Join the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club as they discuss Mrs. Calliban by Rachel Ingalls. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk. |
In Person & Online Silver Lake Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2023 1:30 pm |
Mysterious Book Club Join us for the next meeting of the Mysterious Book Club a group of readers who love mystery and suspense. We are reading Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto After... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
LA Saves LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2023 3:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "Poltergeist" They're here! In this classic horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, a young family moves into their new California home and gradually... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2023 4:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi Workshop A demonstration of how to make vegan sushi, along with a discussion of how vegan food is nutritious, delicious, fun, and easy to make. We will also explore the impacts of our food systems and how... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023 4:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Enjoy a one-hour, hands-on, entertaining, and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes! Everyone is welcome to attend. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023 4:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Improve your English. Practice speaking English by participating in fun activities. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, vocabulary, and writing skills.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Film Noir at the Library Join us for a free screening of the 1952 film noir The Ring starring Rita Moreno, Gerald Mohr, and Lalo Rios. Set in and around Los Angeles,The Ring tells the story of a young Mexican-American who... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023 6:30 pm |
The 3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us for a discussion of Lucy By the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Oct 18, 2023 10:15 am to 10:45 am |
Zumba Gold With Cynthia Let Zumba Instructor Cynthia lead you in a low-intensity Latin dance workout every Wednesday in the library community room.Please note, we will not be hosting Zumba class August 2 through... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |