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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
All About Sea Animals: Presented by the Roundhouse Aquarium Join us for an interactive presentation on ocean science. Get first-hand experience and interactions with live tide pool animals. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Meditation for a Stress-free Holiday and Beyond Join longtime meditator Doug Frankel as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation on reducing stress-related responses, improving... |
Online Platt Branch Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
The History of the San Fernando Valley Do you know the origin of the "Porter" in Porter Ranch? In the late 19th century, Benjamin Porter purchased a part of the Rancho Ex-Mission San Fernando land grant in the... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2023 12:00 pm |
LA Made: Viva La Cultura - Folklorico Performance Viva la Cultura! Experience Art, Music, History, Storytelling & Culture through the Mexican Folk Dance "Baile Folklorico" with an added... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 12:00 pm |
Book Making Project: Recipe Book Join us to create your own recipe book just in time for the holidays! Bring in your favorite family recipes, learn how to make your own sewn book with envelopes to hold the... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Ancient Homelands: Indigenous Music of North, Central, and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: "Songs My Brothers Taught Me" Johnny and his sister Jashuan live with their single mother on a reservation. When their father dies, Johnny feels compelled to... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2023 1:00 pm |
LA Made: Container Gardening for Beginners Join Elliott Kuhn of Cottonwood Urban Farm for an engaging presentation filled with core knowledge and great takeaways for gardeners, new and old. We will... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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. This... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2023 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Do You Have an Ear for Reading? Learn About the Making of Audiobooks Do you love Audiobooks? Join us as we host four professional audiobook narrators and directors. Get a behind-the-... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Dumbo A young circus elephant is born with comically large ears and given the cruel nickname Dumbo. One day at a show, he is taunted by a group of kids, inciting his mother into a rage that gets her... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 2:00 pm |
INCA, The Peruvian Ensemble Fun for the whole family with a colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. Join us in hearing beautiful woodwinds, strings, percussion, and vocals. Diversión... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
FOCAL Award Ceremony Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2023 FOCAL Award to Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. We'll hear from the author, Ernesto Cisneros, about his writing... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made: Self Help Graphics - Foam Block Printing Learn the art of relief printing with foam blocks by drawing a design on a foam plate using a pen or pencil. Teaching artists will demo inking... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 2:00 pm |
Noir Festival: "The Long Goodbye" We're having a pop-up Noir Film Festival through the rest of 2023. Join us to experience noir films - they are often based in Los Angeles. The times will vary... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 2:00 pm |
The Science of Happiness With Ira Israel In this class, Ira will humorously explain the causes of unhappiness (as well as anxiety and depression) and provide immediate tools and practices as per myriad "Science... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Melody Time Many animated tales are set to a rousing array of music from the 1940s from the likes of Roy Rogers, Ethel Smith and Frances Langford. The stories include wintertime lovers who get a... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 3:00 pm |
LA Made: Kimono & Obi Fashion Show Kimono... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Crafternoon: Letter Bead Crafts Join us at the library for a fun throwback crafternoon. Make a bracelet, necklace, or keychain with letter beads. We'll provide the supplies, and you bring the... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 2023 4:00 pm |
Teen & Adult Art Lab: Independent Study Welcome to Art Lab! We are going to work on our drawings and paintings, with the option to request assistance and advice from our two painting instructors.... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Nov 19, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made + Sid the Cat = Issue 2 Magazine Launch The Los Angeles Public Library, in collaboration with concert promoters Sid the Cat, is proud to host the launch party of the sophomore issue of Sid... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 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:November 6: Fever Flower by Shirley Ann GrauNovember 13: The... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
NaNoWriMo Write-in With Robertson Writers' Group November is National Novel Writing Month. Come write from 10-11 with the option to share up to ten pages of your work with the Robertson Writers'... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
LA County Vaccine Clinic The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will be available to administer Flu, COVID-19, and Mpox vaccines.Before your appointment:If you have health insurance, please bring your... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Communication & Dementia Beginning with a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and its effect, Alzheimer's Los Angeles will explore communication principles necessary to maintain meaningful connections. They... |
Palisades Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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:November 6: The Suicides of Private GreavesNovember 13: Inez by... |
Online Woodland Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 2:00 pm |
Monday Matinees Join us for a free movie and popcorn.This month we'll be screening:November 6: A Man Called Otto (PG-13, 126 min., dir. Marc Forster)November 13: Women Talking (PG-13, 104 min., dir. Sarah Polley)November... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Cybernauts: Internet & Email Join our Cybernaut in an in-depth exploration of the fundamental concepts and practical applications of the Internet and email technologies. Limited capacity. For a complete list... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Drone Flying Experience for Tweens and Teens Are you curious about drones and how they work? Join us for a hands-on experience with Drones4kids! They'll teach us how to fly drones, using a remote... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
NaNoWriMo “Write-ins” at the Fabulous Central Library Join us in person Monday evenings in November as we celebrate National Novel Writing Month by offering weekly "Write-In" sessions in the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Presents: "Hidden Los Angeles: The Chinese Experience in Los Angeles" In 1850, a small group of Chinese... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theater Part Four Join Arnold Weiss, to learn about impact of Yiddish theater in America. This program will cover stories from Zelig Mogalesko, Ludwig Satz, Young Paul Muni, Robert... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Tue, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Book Club: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez Let’s discuss the novel, Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. Description: In 1981, a young father and son set out on a road trip across... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2023 12:30 pm |
Tech Tuesdays for Adults Join us in November for the following workshops & drop-in tutoring sessions. Bringing your device with you is recommended. Libby Workshop/Tutorial Tuesday, November 7 at 12:30 p... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Covid 19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic Come to our Free COVID-19/ FLU Mobile Vaccination Clinic. Pediatric doses are... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English, Español |