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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Read With STAR Volunteer Alicia
Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Alicia. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times.
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
BARK: Read With Vida
Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Vida. Early through advanced readers are welcome to this first come, first served event....
Los Feliz Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey
Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits.
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
BARK Kids Read to a Dog
Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with the BARK certified therapy dogs. Suggested for grades 1-5....
Playa Vista Branch Library Kids Student Success

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm
Film Screening: "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre"
In John Huston’s classic western noir, Humphrey Bogart gives an unforgettable performance as downtrodden, wisecracking Fred C. Dobbs.Fred and...
Edendale Branch Library Adults Film

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm
Community Helpers
Back to school fun: Celebrate teachers, bus drivers, police, firefighters, and everyone who makes our community better. We'll have a special guest!
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Music Appreciation Learning Circle
Join our Learning Circle. We will enjoy music history from popular music genres. We will also listen to great music.A Learning Circle is a free in-person study group to...
In Person & Online
Wilmington Branch Library
Adults Adult Literacy

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Building Block Bonanza
Let’s build with big and small toy building blocks! For children of all ages.
Atwater Village Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Washington Irving Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Chess Club
Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill every Tuesday. All levels and ages are welcome. This program is generously provided by Friends of Venice Branch Library.
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults Games

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Little Scientists: Balls and Ramps
Hands-on Science for kids! We will be designing and testing ramps at the library. Ages 3-8.
Granada Hills Branch Library Kids STEM

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Mural Painting Project
Help us paint a mural for display in the library. All ages welcome and no experience necessary. Participants will receive guided instruction in painting techniques. Make your mark at Durant...
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library Kids, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
STAR: Stories With Nancy
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Nancy. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-...
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
English Conversation Class
Enhance your English skills through engaging activities that involve speaking practice. Elevate your vocabulary, reading, and writing abilities. For information, please contact the...
Wilmington Branch Library Adults Adult Literacy

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm to 6:00 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...
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library Adults Adult Literacy

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Walk-in Tutoring
Do you need to quickly boost your writing, reading, and communication skills? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. The Adult Literacy Program provides free tutoring in a variety of subjects and...
Baldwin Hills Branch Library Adults Adult Literacy

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm
Adult Literacy Walk-In Tutor
Would you like to improve your English reading, writing or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20-30 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis....
El Sereno Branch Library Adults, Seniors Adult Literacy

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm
Menopause: Successfully Riding the Waves of Change
Join Integrative Health Specialist, Dr. Desmonette Hazly as she explores how hormonal changes impact our mental and physical health as we age. She...
Playa Vista Branch Library Adults Health & Wellness

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm
Teen T-shirt Iron On
Teens will bring their own tshirt and then print and iron on a image of their choice on their t-shirt.
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm
Murder Mystery Game for Teens
Follow the clues and complete the puzzles to solve this mystery!This is a team game that requires you to work together to crack the case.This program is meant for teens and tweens 11-...
Los Feliz Branch Library Teens Games

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Eviction Response Workshop
This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants create an answer (a legal response to their...
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Adults Community Resources & Services

English, Español
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Walk-In Tutor for Adults
Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free. No...
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Adults, Seniors Adult Literacy

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
English Conversation Class
Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on...
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library Adults, Seniors Adult Literacy, Language Learning

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
6:00 pm
Poetry Open Mic
Share a poem you wrote or a poem you love. You are also welcome to just listen and enjoy. Emceed by Wyatt Underwood.
Online
Westwood Branch Library
Adults Poetry

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Beginner's Yoga With Analyn R.
Please join us in our community room for Beginner's Yoga with Analyn R. Please bring your own mat and blocks if you need them. And, please let us know if you need the routine...
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library Teens, Adults Health & Wellness

English
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
6:30 pm
World Cultures Reading Circle
Join the World Cultures Reading Circle to discuss Desert Queen: the Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell...
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Adults Book Clubs

English
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Story Telling and Reading (STAR)
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Ms. Susan. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.
Baldwin Hills Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Mystery Book Club
Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting! July 10 -- One Shot Harry by Gary Phillips Aug. 14 -- The Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara Sept. 11 -- Murder on the Orient Express...
In Person & Online
West Valley Regional Branch Library
Adults Book Clubs

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Join us for storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Doors open 15 minutes before each...
Studio City Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Storytime
Join us on Wednesday mornings to read stories, sing songs, and share rhymes. Participation may be limited due to room capacity.
Fairfax Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes.Please note, there will be no storytime on Sept. 11.
Platt Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Baby & Toddler Playtime With Stories
We will sing songs, play and socialize! A special storytelling corner will be set up for each program where children can explore books and enjoy smaller group read-...
Los Feliz Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to Storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy skills through reading, talking,...
Robertson Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Storytime in the Park
Join us for an outdoor storytime in our beautiful parks! We will meet in Elysian Park on July 17 and August 14 for stories, songs and rhymes supporting early literacy for ages 5 and under. Email eden@...
Edendale Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Session One)
Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series.We will have two sessions at 10:30 a...
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and movement that will help build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5.
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Arts and Crafts Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. Recommended for ages 0-5.
San Pedro Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
10:30 am
Storytime
Join us for storytime with scarves, shakers, songs and more!
Porter Ranch Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
11:00 am to 11:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org...
Central Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
11:00 am
Walk-in Tutoring With Norma
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal...
Central Library Adults Adult Literacy

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wilmington Book Club
We will be discussing All Summer Long by Dorothea Benten Frank. All are welcome!
Wilmington Branch Library Adults Book Clubs

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Join us for storytime at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Doors open 15 minutes before each...
Studio City Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
11:30 am
Writing Skills Class (Intermediate Level) With Chun
This class will teach adult learners writing strategies for everyday use, such as writing emails, letters, and messages. The class will also help adults improve...
Central Library Adults Adult Literacy

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Session Two)
Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series!We will have two sessions at 10:30 a...
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Weekly Art Circle
Take some time for your creative pursuits with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will be sure to...
Online
Central Library
Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
STAR Stories With Pam
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book.
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
12:00 pm
Adult Book Club
Join us in reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies are available for check out in the branch or on your mobile device as an e-book/e-audiobook.
Washington Irving Branch Library Adults Book Clubs

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
STAR Stories With Miss Gwyn
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Gwyn. Visit four times and take home a free book.
Playa Vista Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
12:00 pm
Wednesday Book Club
Please join the Wednesday Book Club to discuss The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister.New members are...
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Adults Book Clubs

English
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tech Tryout Cart
Did you know the Watts Branch has a Tech Tryout Cart?The cart will display a selection of devices for the community to try out (i.e. ipad mini, Fire Tablet; Samsung Galaxy Phone).You can also bring your...
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Computers & Technology

English, Español

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