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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 |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 11:00 am |
Adult Crafting: Decorative Boxes Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Adult Crafting. This is a special class for adults only, a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing and support services to low-income individuals, families, people experiencing homelessness... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool! Learn how to sew or bring in your own projects! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Coloring Club for Adults Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for a relaxing hour of coloring. We provide the supplies, and you provide the creativity. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Elf" (2003) Join us for a screening of the holiday film Elf (2003). |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 4:00 pm |
Graphic Novel Workshop Series Plan, write, and design your own graphic novel during this multi-week program. Each week, participants will explore diverse graphic novels and comics in our collection, complete... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick Join our Science Fiction Book Club, where author Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly will be discussed. Copies of this novel are available at... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join us every week and practice your English conversation skills. All levels are welcome to attend. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 6:30 pm |
Book Club for Adults Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our long-running book club for adults!Sept. 20: Horse by Geraldine BrooksOct. 18: Trust by Hernan DiazNov. 15: The Paris Library... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
E-Media Q&A Want to learn how to get e-books, audiobooks, movies, and the NY Times, WSJ, Washington Post for free? Access Consumer Reports? Would you like to go to the zoo, CA state parks, Grammy, or Natural History Museum... |
Online West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Dec 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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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more.Q.Me, a non-profit that... |
Online Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Health Enrollment Assistance With AJSOCAL Representatives from Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) will be available to share educational information on what government... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side at the Adult Coloring Class. All materials are provided, or you may bring your own. Sponsored by the Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 2:45 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... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susan Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Come to the Studio City Branch Library for a walk-in tutoring session every Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Adults... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Film Screening: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" Join us for a special screening of the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The film is rated PG-13. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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 |