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Thu, Dec 14, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Short Story Club: "Concrete Island" With Special Guest Joanne McNeil Explore JG Ballard's chilling 1974 novella Concrete Island with sci-fi lovers... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Dec 15, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Tenant's Rights Presentation With Q&A Stay Housed LA and Basta will lead a class to help Angelenos understand their rights as tenants and the laws surrounding renting in Los Angeles. After the... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Fri, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 2023 1:00 pm |
Computer Classes Basic computer classes for adults. One-on-one tutoring. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, Dec 15, 2023 3:00 pm |
LA Made: Linocut Printmaking With Nova Community Arts Learn how to carve and print your own linoleum print or linocut. We’ll start with the basics of carving, including how to get textures... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Dec 15, 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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Fri, Dec 15, 2023 4:00 pm |
Laughter Yoga Join us in-person for laughter yoga with certified laughter yoga instructor Barbara Molina. Enjoy the health benefits of laughter with this fun and relaxed class for all ages. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 9:00 am |
HAM Radio Class/Exam Join our Teens Leading Change and Community Volunteer Project! Become connected during emergencies by learning how to use HAM radio. Earn your HAM Radio license with help from our LAFD-CERT... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 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 16, 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, Dec 16, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Community Puzzle Swap Join The Sherman Oaks Puzzle Swap Group in the meeting room for an afternoon of perusing and swapping jigsaw puzzles! Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! No limit to the number of puzzles you can bring... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 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 16, 2023 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
LEGO Mindstorms The Eagle Rock High School (ERHS) Robotics Team is hosting a workshop on how to build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms. This hands-on session will provide participants with guidance and supervision... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Book Sale The Friends of the Echo Park Branch Library will host a sale of secondhand books, CDs, DVDs, and comic books for all ages. Do some holiday shopping, or just treat yourself. |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 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 16, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Rubik's Cube Class Join one of our amazing teen volunteers to learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube. Recommended for ages eight and up. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Holiday Mandolin and Guitar Concert With Ana and Vlady Join us as local musicians Wladimir Mendoza and Ana Saucedo perform a holiday guitar and mandolin concert for all ages! Wladimir... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
LA Made: Viva La Cultura - Ballet Folklórico Viva la Cultura! Experience Art, Music, History, Storytelling... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 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 16, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
They Live: LA Punk Scene in 2021 Photo Exhibit Reception Meet photographer Adam Ziegenhals and view his raw images of a time in recent history on the edge of the COVID-19 pandemic, youth... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 1:30 pm |
Friends of the Venice Branch Library Annual Meeting With Swing Band Come hear the holiday sounds of the Benny Bryden Trio. All are welcome. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Scrooge Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) is the definition of a miser. He is rich, but completely stingy with his money, and he exploits the good nature of his employee Bob Cratchit (David Collings... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Container Gardening for Beginners Elliott Kuhn, an experienced educator and owner of an urban farm in Panorama City, will talk fundamentals of what can be a container and what it needs to help a plant thrive... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 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 16, 2023 2:00 pm |
Adult Painting 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. Martha is a... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Live Music at the Mid-Valley Branch We're ending 2023 with local teen talent who will sing and perform on strings and keyboard. Join us and listen to music by Strauss, Adele, Whitney Houston, Laufey... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 2023 3:00 pm |
LA Made: Kimono & Obi Fashion Show Kimono... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 3:00 pm |
Theatre 40 Holiday Show Come enjoy warm and funny seasonal stories read by the popular local acting troupe. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Dec 17, 2023 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Strong Words HolidayS Show Strong Words returns to LA Made with an all-new HolidayS show filled with stories and music that celebrate all your favorite holiday feels. You'll laugh... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures, Poetry English |
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Mon, Dec 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2023 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays We're back to Mindful Mondays for two sessions in the month of December. Join us for a morning of mindfulness and meditation. Taught by Silvi Winthrop, a certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor.... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 18, 2023 10:30 am |
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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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, Dec 18, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Ernie Pyle: World War II Journalist - With Arnold Weiss In recognition of Pearl Harbor Day on December 7, author Arnold Weiss pays tribute to renowned World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Mon, Dec 18, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Bilingual Book Club: Mexican Short Stories We will meet via Zoom to discuss two contemporary Mexican short stories by Álvaro Enrigue and Vivian Abenshushan. The stories are available in... |
Online Pico Union Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English, Español |
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Mon, Dec 18, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty, and compulsively readable exploration of friendship,... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Book Club: A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes Let's discuss the novel, A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes. A special edition of A Rage in Harlem, a ripping introduction to Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Drop-in Tech Tutoring For Adults Do you need help with your device (tablet or smartphone) or one of our library apps? A librarian will be available on Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. in the Teen Zone during the month of December... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |