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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting.January 10: The Zero Night by Brian FreemanFebruary 14: Twilight Falls by Juneau BlackMarch 13... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 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, Jan 10, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class Get familiar with computers, e-mail, word processing, Google applications, and more with hands-on computer training. Join us for weekly classes where we'll review fundamental skills and... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 3:15 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free. No... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Tryout Cart Get hands-on instruction from one of our Librarians on how to download free e-books, movies and music from the Los Angeles Public Library using Apple, Android and Windows-based devices. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 4:00 pm |
Figure Drawing Participants can practice drawing human figures with guided instruction. We will study and interpret various works from art history. No experience is necessary. Basic supplies are provided. Some reference... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 4:00 pm |
Good Trouble Reading Group Join us for our next Good Trouble Reading Group. We’ll be discussing a selection of essays from A Darker Wilderness:... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 4:30 pm |
Community Civics Project: Get CERT Trained and HAM Radio Licensed Join our group for 17.5 hours of Community Emergency Response Team Training. Then, earn your HAM Radio... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 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, Jan 10, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theatre: Part Five Come and hear Arnold Weiss perform fascinating stories by theatre historian Morna Martell. Featured in this installment: Danny Kaye, Jerome Robbins, Molly Picon,... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theatre: Part Five Come and hear Arnold Weiss perform more fascinating stories by theatre historian Morna Martell! Featured in this installment: Danny Kaye, Jerome Robbins, Molly... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 12:00 pm |
Homer's Odyssey Reading Group Have you read Homer's Odyssey? Join Sherman Oaks Branch Library's Reading Group to explore Homer's epic tale in eight friendly sessions on Thursdays starting January 11. No... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 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, Jan 11, 2024 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, Jan 11, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ayuda con computación Si usted es un principiante en el uso de una computadora y tiene preguntas sobre cómo hacer una búsqueda en el Internet o como utilizar correo electrónico, nosotros le podemos ayudar en... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 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, Jan 11, 2024 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, Jan 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Chess at the Library L.A. Chess Ladder comes to the library for an all-ages chess event! Come to play challenge matches casual chess, teach, and learn. Chess sets and timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Book Club Start the new year off by joining our book club. This month, we are reading Interpreter of Maladies, a collection of short stories written by Jhumpa Lahiri. Read one of the stories or read them all. This book club is... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 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, Jan 11, 2024 5:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Join us on Zoom for a suspenseful discussion of mystery books. New members are always welcome. Copies of each month's selection are available for checkout at the circulation desk. |
Online Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024 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, Jan 11, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Brentwood Writing Workshop Bring any project that you're working on to our weekly writing group. Poetry, novels, short stories, memoirs, and essays are all welcome. You will have free time to write and even lots... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Fri, Jan 12, 2024 10:00 am |
Mindfulness Meditation Feeling stressed? Join us for virtual mindfulness meditation.Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jan 12, 2024 10:30 am |
Friday 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 |
Film English |
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Fri, Jan 12, 2024 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, Jan 12, 2024 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, Jan 12, 2024 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: July 12: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Jan 12, 2024 3:15 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale You are welcome to come to the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale. Also, if you become a Friend of the Library member, you get exclusive... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 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 vocabulary skills. Adults of all... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Micah the Magician Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Micah the Magician presents an outstanding magic show for all ages. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Charles Perry, “Muslim Wine? Really?” (Culinary Historians of Southern California) A lot of people think Muslims are forbidden to drink alcohol. But how do you explain... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Communication & Dementia Beginning with a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and its effect, Alzheimer's Los Angeles will explore communication principles necessary to maintain meaningful connections.... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 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 |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Cybernauts: Computer Basics Join our Cybernaut and learn about basic computer skills like the parts of a mouse, a keyboard, and what makes a computer function for our day-to-day use. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 12:00 pm |
Edendale Up Close Concert: Songchasers (Tara Austin, Lyn Bertles and Kristi Callan) Join us for a concert by Songchasers! Tara Austin, Lyn Bertles, and Kristi... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
California Native Plant Club This month, we will be revisiting the Japanese art of kintsugi and repairing broken terracotta pots, restoring them so they can once again house plants. Attendees with their own... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Child Tax Credit The Child Tax Credit is not just a tax benefit; it's a powerful tool designed to provide financial support to families, ensuring that our children have the resources they need to thrive. This workshop... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 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, Jan 13, 2024 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, Jan 13, 2024 2:00 pm |
Interact Theatre Company Presents The Pulitzer Prize Winners Interact Theatre, in partnership with LA Made and the Department of Cultural Affairs, presents a staged reading series of... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 2:00 pm |
2 Isaacs & 1 Moses: A History of the San Fernando Valley Long before the San Fernando Valley became suburban, two Isaacs owned the entire southern half. Moses came later, brought public transport,... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "Dr. Strangelove" A film about what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button -- and it played the situation for laughs. U.S. Air Force General Jack Ripper goes... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 3:00 pm |
Author Sydney Nicole Sweeney Discusses "Vibe Cheque: Contemplations on Class, Creativity & Power in Music" Join local author Sydney Nicole... |
In Person & Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Religion and Environmental Justice: How Latinx Catholic Communities are Fighting for Climate Resilience Studies show that Latinx Catholics are more likely to be... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |