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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm |
Celebrate Kimchi Day November 22 is National Kimchi Day! Join us to learn about the history of Kimchi while you make your own batch to take home and enjoy. All materials will be provided. Spaces are limited. This program is made... |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English, Korean |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 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, Nov 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
Thanksgiving Art + Parent Workshop | Arte de acción de gracias + Taller para padres Have fun learning painting skills to paint a beautiful fall theme in time to... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
Computer Practice Class Practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. You can practice by yourself, or you can work with an instructor. Computers are... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 4:00 pm |
LA Made: Stencil Screen Printing Workshop Participants will learn how to create a handmade stencil with their own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants will help... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Mario Adults can work with the walk-in tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.Reading AssistanceWriting AssistancePractice English Conversation... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 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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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes / Clases de ciudadania gratis Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
NaNoWriMo Write-in Sessions November is National Novel Writing Month! NaNoWriMo's challenge is to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join fellow writers from the community as we write our novels. This is all... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join us every week and practice your English conversation. All levels are welcome. Please contact the Platt Branch Library's Literacy Coordinator, Annette Dib, for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection:September 28 - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste NgOctober 26 - Separation Anxiety by Laura ZigmanNovember 16 - Diamond Eye by Kate... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm |
Gentle Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga With Kanica Suy Please join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch, and meditate. Bring your own mat (required), water, and... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Short Story Club: Arena With Special Guest Gary Phillips Explore the 1944 classic short story "Arena" with sci-fi lovers from across the universe via Zoom, as selected by... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Emotional Wellbeing and Stress Join us for an educational, interactive and affirming workshop in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Promoters Program. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm |
Reiki With Wellness Uprising Come join us for Reiki self-treatment and guided meditation for deep relaxation led by Rhonda and other certified Reiki practitioners from Wellness Uprising. Reiki is an ancient energy... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm |
Reiki With Wellness Uprising Come join us for Reiki self-treatment and guided meditation for deep relaxation led by Rhonda and other certified Reiki practitioners from Inglewood's Wellness Uprising. Reiki is an... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Auntie Sewing Squad Presents: Sewing Bookmarks Join Sandra, a member of the Auntie Sewing Squad, as she demonstrates how to sew a custom bookmark by hand and using a sewing machine.The Octavia... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023 6:00 pm |
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Discussion for Adults Join us each month for a comic book & graphic novel book discussion. We will rotate between indie titles and titles from Marvel and DC. A... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Instructor-led Mindful Meditation Are you looking to create and incorporate an effective Mindful Awareness Meditation practice in all aspects of your life? This class is appropriate for beginners and... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023 10:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Join us for seated exercises. Learn new exercises, keep healthy, and meet new friends within the safety of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 2023 11:00 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance through the fusion of Pilates mat and various movement styles. All levels are welcome. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023 12:00 pm |
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the current events nonfiction book club. Upcoming meetings: Sept. 8: The revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Cedars-Sinai Flu Vaccine Clinic/Clínica de vacunas contra la gripe de Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai Community Health Improvement will be offering free flu vaccines for ages 9 years and older. Although not... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de ciudadania gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, Nov 18, 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, 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 |