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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 |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Club de Lectura This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and conversational skills. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs, Language Learning English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 2023 1:15 pm |
Mysterious Book Club Join us for the next meeting of the Mysterious Book Club, a group of readers who love mystery and suspense. We are reading The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey. We welcome new... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
English Conversation Class 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 2:30 pm |
Korean Conversation 1-2 Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Gremlins" Get in the holiday spirit with the classic ‘80s creature comedy Gremlins (1984), PG. A gadget salesman needs a last-minute gift for his son Billy and finds a strange, cuddly pet... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tea and a Tale Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a serialized live reading of David Copperfieldby Charles Dickens. On Tuesday, September 26, we will begin Persuasion by Jane Austen. You can dial in by phone or use video... |
Online Northridge Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 4:00 pm |
Korean Conversation 2-3 Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Eviction Response Workshop Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a summons and a complaint-unlawful detainer)? This in-person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power... |
Central Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 4:00 pm |
Roundhouse Aquarium Learn about the importance of taking care of our ocean while having the chance to interact with live tidepool animals. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Introduction to Watercolor for Teens and Adults Dive into the colorful world of watercolor painting and discover your inner artist in this fun-filled workshop! Join us as we explore the basics of watercolor... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Join us for a walk-in tutoring session. Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes; walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring: Improve Your Reading and Writing Skills Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis.... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Knitting and Crocheting Group The knitting and crocheting group is back! Meet and mingle with local knitters, share your techniques, and learn from others. There is no fee, and anyone who... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Yalda: Winter Solstice Celebration جشن شب یلدا جشن شب یلدا با رقص و سخنرانی کوثر عباسی و شعرخوانی یلدایی مهمانان میزبانان: دکتر مکس رهنی و رامین نادری سه شنبه، ۱۹ دسامبر ۲۰۲۳، ساعت ۵:۳۰ بعد از ظهر (به وقت... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry Persian |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 6:30 pm |
The 3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us for a discussion of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023 6:30 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theatre, Part 3 Come and hear Arnold Weiss share more fascinating stories by theatre historian Morna Martell! This edition will feature Zero Mostel, Mel Brooks, Arthur Miller, and the... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 10:15 am to 10:45 am |
Zumba Gold With Cynthia Let Zumba Instructor Cynthia lead you in a low-intensity Latin dance workout every Wednesday in the library community room.Please note, we will not be hosting Zumba class August 2 through... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Cal Fresh Enrollment: Free Money for Groceries Do you need money to buy groceries? Meet with a representative and sign up for CalFresh! CalFresh is for people with low income who meet federal income eligibility rules... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Chinese |