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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Meditation to Reduce Stress and Increase Joy Join us to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques presented by instructor Staci Mintz. This program is intended for adults (ages 18 and up... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs and movement activities! We will have a craft activity following each session and stay to play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old, but all ages... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm |
Design Your Own Tote Bag Ages 11-18, attend our program and get a *free canvas tote to design according to your own interests and imagination. Amy Muscoplat, crafter extraordinaire, will provide artist tools and... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Let's Talk About Books This is a book discussion program for children in grades 3 through 5, who love to read and share books they enjoy. Bring a few books to talk about. Refreshments will be served. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Gardening: California Native Plants Learn about California native plants in this gardening workshop. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Friendship Bracelets Join us for a fun and crafty afternoon at the library! Learn how to make your own unique friendship bracelets using a variety of materials and techniques. This program is perfect for all... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 4:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Any adventurers interested in playing D&D with us, join us at the library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Book Club - "Les Miserables" Join us as we read and discuss the Oxford Library's classic Les Miserables, retold by Jennifer Bassett. The weekly book club will be guided... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic Night Join us for our weekly Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. Program... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Stress Relief Techniques Practical Tips for Everyday Well-being Frances O’Brien, certified hypnotherapist and emotional freedom technique practitioner, will share her easy, all-... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 17, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Short Story Club: "The Sound-Sweep" With Guest Simon Reynolds Explore J.G. Ballard's 1960 novelette The Sound-Sweep with science fiction lovers from across the... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 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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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 8:30 am to 10:30 am |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Get free eye exams and glasses at the Library. Join us at the Baldwin Hills Branch for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic. Services include Vision Screening, Ophthalmic Examinations, Refraction Tests... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening to and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Brick-Building Hour Join us for an hour of creative fun using Lego-style bricks. Recommended for ages 5 years and older. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 11:00 am to 11:40 am |
Sounds of Ancient Mexico Musical Event for Children and Families Highly rated musician and entertainer Martin Espino shares his love of world cultures as he guides the audience in... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Judges in the Community: An Introduction to Appellate Courts Discussed in the program will be the differences between appellate courts and trial courts; the distinction between the Appellate... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library - Group Two Kids and teens aged 9-14 are invited to join us for summer D&D Adventures!These will be incredibly fun adventures in fantasy taking place over three... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers with... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 2:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jasmine Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 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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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Shelley Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Shelley. 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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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mindful Coloring Explore your creative side while relaxing with the use of coloring pages. Let your mind relax as you color mandalas, flowers, geometric shapes, various scenes and more! All materials are provided free.... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Rona Children are invited to drop in during her volunteer shift and share the joy of storytelling and reading with Rona. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho Park... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Michelle Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Michelle. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susan Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Come to the Studio City Branch Library for a walk-in tutoring session every Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Adults... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Olympic Craft Come make an Olympic craft with us as we celebrate the Olympics! |
Platt Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Barbara Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Barbara. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Workshop: Libby & the Online Catalog Our Cybernaut, Bohdan, will teach a computer workshop about how to use Libby and the library catalog. This workshop will make you more comfortable with... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Patrons will learn how to:Use and borrow LAPL’s e-media.Set up an email account.Operate tablet, or phone.Learn basic computer skills |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Stage Combat With the Game On Stunt Team Join us in the Children's Area for an exciting performance from Michael John and his Game On Stunt Team. The Game On Stunt Team presents a brief history of the weaponry... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Social Knitting and Crocheting Club Bring your latest project, exchange ideas, and learn new stitches from your fellow knitters and crocheters. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Body Art Workshops While creating designs on participants, Katy will briefly explain henna's use and history, including how to mix paste and how to draw with the paste. For face painting or glitter tattoos, Katy will... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Weekly Kids Arts & Crafts Drop-In Join us for arts, crafts, and stories. Be on the lookout for the crafts cart and supplies in the Children's Reading Room. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Introduction to Google Docs Join us for our Introduction To Google Docs workshop! Learn how to create, edit and share documents in Google Drive.Topics covered include:How to create and edit a documentHow to save... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Do you need to quickly boost your writing, reading, and communication skills? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. The Adult Literacy Program provides free tutoring in a variety of subjects and... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
One Book, One County Book Club Join us for a lively discussion of L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón. Free copy of the book... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Chinese Calligraphy | Caligrafía China Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. Learn how to write in a different language and about the Chinese culture in a... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning, Writing English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Intro to Virtual Reality Experience content using VR goggles. Learn how to create virtual reality (VR) experiences with a 360-degree camera and find out about the resources you can use to edit photographs and video... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Nature Journals and Decoupage Join us for the second of two summertime children's craft programs. As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, participants can decoupage their own nature journal. Additionally, like... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi Workshop Learn to create nutritious and delicious sushi with Dr. Acooba Scott. She has been creating healthy recipes for her entire family and sharing it with the library community too!This program was... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Mixed Media Mobiles Exploring the use of organic and geometric shapes, color, and movement, participants will use a range of mixed media materials to design and assembe their own 3-dimensional mobile with collage... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Cupcake Decorating Join us for cupcake decorating with various sprinkles and frosting choices. All supplies will be provided. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |