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Fri, Dec 08, 2023 3:00 pm |
LA Made: Stop Motion With Ambar Navarro Ambar Navarro will guide us in learning the basic skills of Stop Motion animation. The workshop will include a lecture and hands-on activity. Suited for beginners and... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Dec 08, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie Matinees Join us on Fridays in December for all-ages afternoon matinees at 3 p.m. in the Community Room. We will show the following movies: December 8: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)December 15: Muppet... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly book sale with proceeds benefiting the Sherman Oaks Branch Library, located at 14245... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 2023 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include but are not limited to winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library Holiday Book Sale Please join us for the Friends of the Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library's Annual Holiday Book Sale. The sale will feature... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation Class Practice English for free. For more information, please call 213-228-7037, or email Lsprinkles@lapl.org. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Alex Prud’homme: Eureka - How California Shaped the Diet of Three Presidents (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Famous for its food and drink, the Golden... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 2023 11:00 am |
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... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Memory Loss and Alzheimer's In this presentation, Alzheimer's Los Angeles will provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease and its effects. They will also discuss what causes memory loss, the difference... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale Come by, support our library and get a head start on holiday shopping! Books make the best presents. Hardcovers = $3, paperbacks = $2, special items = priced as... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
The Friends of Expo Park Branch Library Book Sale Join us as the Friends of Expo Park Branch Library are having their monthly book sale. Gently used materials will be on sale at modest prices. All... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
California Native Plant Club Invite California native plants to join in your winter festivities! This month, we will be making decorative swags and wreaths using California native plants such as willow, white... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 12:00 pm |
Estate Planning Workshop The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment is proud to announce its new program, Leaving a Legacy. This program aims at making estate... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Sat, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 2023 1:00 pm |
Pinecone Ornament Party We're getting into all the holiday spirit. Decorating pinecone ornaments of all kinds: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Pride, New Year's. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Live Chamber Music Join us at the library for an afternoon of chamber music performed by the harp and cello duo Strange Interlude. All ages are welcome. A Q&A will follow the performance. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made: Kimono & Obi Fashion Show Kimono... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made: Argentine Tango For All Tango is a walking dance accessible to all abilities, ages, and genders. If you can walk, you CAN Tango! No partner or experience is required. This LA Made program was made... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Bike Share 101 for All: Power Up With Electric Bikes 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... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Grandes pintores del Museo del Prado / Great Painters From the Prado Museum El Instituto Cervantes y el Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica, en colaboración con la Unión Greco... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Film, Language Learning English, Español |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 2:00 pm |
Venice Author Catalog Ceremony Help us celebrate local authors’ inclusion in the Los Angeles Public Library Catalog. Our featured speaker is Jill Schary Robinson, New York Times best-selling author. She will... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Writing English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sterling Flute Choir Free Holiday Concert Join us for an amazing event with The Sterling Flute Choir performing wonderful holiday music. See you there. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 2:30 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 3:00 pm |
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... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 3:00 pm |
Author Talk: Dave Showalter Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado provides a deeper understanding of how closely our lives depend upon water. Come enjoy this fascinating discussion and see some... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 3:00 pm |
The Italian Renaissance: The Borgias, Medici Family, and the Rebirth of Europe Join us for a discussion about a fascinating, intriguing, dangerous, and exciting part of European... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Storytelling With Ms. Elizabeth Join in on an afternoon of storytelling with Ms. Elizabeth as she reads from different forms and mediums such as Chicken Soup For The Soul, Reader's Digest and more. Slow down and... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Dec 09, 2023 3:30 pm |
All Ages Drum Circle Bring the entire family! Join Diana Wallace of Urth Rhythms for a super fun musical afternoon in the library. All ages are welcome. Instruments will be provided. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Dec 10, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Cup/Mug Painting for the Holidays Does your morning coffee or tea mug need some spicing up? Join us and decorate a mug, cup, or bowl with markers at this fun family program. This program is... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 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:December 4: The Lottery by Shirley JacksonDecember 11: ... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Healthy Brain Habits Alzheimer's Los Angeles will provide tips for keeping your brain healthy. They will also talk about age-related changes in memory and thinking, risk factors for dementia, and ways to keep your... |
Palisades Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 2023 12:00 pm |
Coloring Club for Adults Explore your creative side at Coloring Club for Adults. We supply all the materials you need, but you're also welcome to bring your own. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Italian Conversation Group Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Italian |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Caring For Those With Alzheimer's: African American Voices In this workshop, Alzheimer's Los Angeles will show three short videos featuring local African American families caring for... |
Online Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 2:00 pm |
Monday Matinees: Mel Brooks Month Join us for a free movie and popcorn.This month, we'll be screening three Mel Brooks classics.December 4:The Producers (PG, 90 min.)December 11: Young Frankenstein... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Challenger Series Conversation Class With Stephen A session leader will guide participants through chapters of the Challenger writing series to go over reading, writing, and conversation skills... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 4:00 pm |
LA Made: Watercolor Workshop With Self Help Graphics Participants will learn a variety of watercolor techniques to create landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more. Artists will help... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 4:00 pm |
LA Made: Fleece Kawasaki Live in Hollywood Kiazi Halpern, an indie musician, brings his experiences as a busker/live performer/band leader for renditions of original songs/covers/jams and everything in... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 2023 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm |
Book Club Join us via Google Meet for a lively book discussion. September 11: The Swimmers by Julie OtsukaOctober 15: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner November 13: All Her Little Secrets by... |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 4:45 pm |
Book Club The book club meets on the Second Monday of every month. Please join us for a lively book discussion. November selection: All Her Little Secrets: A Novel by Wanda Morris. In this fast-paced thriller... |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutoring sessions are back! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to answer questions about English spelling, pronunciation, writing, conversation, and math skills. Sessions are open to... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 11, 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 |