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Thu, Oct 19, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Understanding the Impact of Addiction and Mental Wellness Join us for an educational, interactive, and affirming workshop in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023 6:00 pm to 6:45 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 energy... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023 6:00 pm to 6:45 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 Inglewood's Wellness Uprising. Reiki is an... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023 6:00 pm |
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Discussion for Adults Join us each month for a comic book & graphic novel book discussion. We will rotate between indie titles and titles from Marvel and DC. A... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Below Zero: Reading by Poet Carol V. Davis In Below Zero, her fourth poetry collection, Carol V. Davis explores Siberia, an area in Russia largely unknown to Americans. Amid a harsh life in winter “... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Poetry English |
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023 7:00 pm |
Volunteer Recognition Night Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate the work of our many volunteers at the Silver Lake Library! This event will be the highlight of National Friends of the Library Week at our... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Fri, Oct 20, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Instructor-led Mindful Meditation Are you looking to create and incorporate an effective Mindful Awareness Meditation practice in all aspects of your life? This class is appropriate for beginners and... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Lisa 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Oct 20, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Health Enrollment Assistance With AJSOCAL Representatives from Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) will be available to share educational information on what government... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Oct 20, 2023 4:00 pm |
Oil Pastels Class Get in touch with your creative side and have fun making art! Tiffany Jordan will share some techniques with you. Materials will be provided. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadania 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... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am |
English Conversation Class / Clases de conversación en inglés Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Branch Library Giant Book Sale Join us for the fantastic Friends of the Chatsworth Branch Library Giant Book Sale. Children's books, paperbacks, and music CDs are 50... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 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.... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Walking Book Club If a group of fellow book lovers, the great outdoors, and a bit of exercise sounds good to you, join our Strolling Stories Walking Book Club. We'll discuss books that we are currently reading or that... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Harbor... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10:15 am to 12:00 pm |
Zumba With Lula Join Zumba with Lula for fun dancing and exercise! Let's do it!Please note, this program runs May through October.There will be no class on Saturday, October 14.This program is made possible with the support of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
"Parable of the Sower at 30": Tunnel Books With Rachel Curry Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower by creating one-of-a-kind pop-up books inspired by... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 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 21, 2023 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Bike Share 101 Are you interested in using Electric Metro Bikes and learning more about e-bike safety, the rules of the road, and how to purchase and maintain an e-bike? Join us for a... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 11:00 am |
All Ages: Bookmark Making With Ava Join our teen volunteer Ava to make cute, fun, creative, and cool bookmarks for yourself and/or for charity. If you choose to donate some of the bookmarks you make, Ava will be... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Bake & Book Sale The Friends of the Wilshire Branch Library are hosting a bake and book sale in front of the library. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 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 21, 2023 12:00 pm |
Bookmaking Project: Tunnel Bookmaking Learn to create a tunnel book and make a 3-D Halloween scene inspired by both the holiday and your own imagination! All materials provided. This program is... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 12:00 pm |
LGBTQ Book Club Join the LGBTQ Book club as they discuss Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. Copies are available at the reference desk. |
Online Silver Lake Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 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 21, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
LA Made: Making a Horror Short Film With The Latinxorcist Film schools are expensive, creating a gap that excludes underfunded communities. At El Cine, we believe film education begins at the cinema and... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Vijay Venkatesh Live in Concert Vijay Venkatesh is an award-winning pianist who has won piano competitions all over the world. We are so fortunate to have Vijay perform for us live in concert... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Painting Class Come spend an afternoon learning how to paint with Martha Meade. We will be painting with acrylics on canvas and producing a masterpiece each of you can take home and hang on your wall. If you... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made: Cutting Propagation and Fun With Plants Learn the basics of how to take a cutting, soils and tools, getting things to strike (take root), and how to care for your new plants.Elliott Kuhn... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 3:00 pm |
Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic Join us in-person or via Zoom for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. |
In Person & Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 3:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "King Chess" Join us in the library for this fascinating documentary covering eight great chess players competing in Berlin and London for the world championship. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 3:00 pm |
The Sound of Fear: Music in Horror Films Join us for an afternoon of spooky music when Dr. Christine Lee Gengaro leads a discussion and exploration of music in horror films. The program will include video clips... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Film, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 21, 2023 4:00 pm |
Teen & Adult Art Lab: Japanese Notan Art & Painting Pots for Dia de los Muertos Welcome to Art Lab! Work on your own project or try October’s two project options... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 22, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Impact of Yiddish Theater, Part 3 This third installment features stories of Edward G. Robinson, Zero Mostel, Joseph Ben-Ami, Paul Muni, Mel Brooks, Arthur Miller, and Eli Wallach. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sun, Oct 22, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Keith Corbin - California Soul Book Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams. He will be speaking in person... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Oct 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Oct 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:30 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... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Oct 23, 2023 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Film Screening, Activities, and Giveaways: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Join us for a spine-tingling, family-friendly Halloween movie night! Experience Tim Burton's... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |