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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm |
"When I Grow-up…" | "Cuando Sea Mayor…" Learn about people’s jobs and careers. This month’s “When I Grow Up…” guest is Jesus Reyes, Director of... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LAFD Fire Truck Visit and Storytime Hear a story about fire trucks and see a real Los Angeles Fire Department fire truck in person! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Build Your Dream in Lego Building Bricks Build your dream house, car or school with Lego building bricks. Based on the Chris Van Dussen Books, If I Built a...The library will provide the Lego building bricks. Prizes... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make an Origami Sunflower Please join us in making an origami sunflower! All ages are welcome. Craft inspired by YouTuber Payal Kidz Club.*Age 9 and under should attend with a teen/adult helper. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robertson Readers Book Club Join us for a discussion of Honor by Thrity Umrigar. New members are welcome!Copies of the book are available for checkout at the front desk. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:15 pm |
Teen Council Presents - Quick Cooks Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we make a full-course meal from an appetizer to a dessert in under an hour. The best part? We get to eat the results!Ages 11-18, all... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 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, Jul 11, 2024 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteers Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 4:30 pm |
Koreatown Book Club: One Book, One County For this month's Koreatown Book Club selection, we will be discussing... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 6:00 pm |
Gentle Yin and Flow Yoga With Kanica Suy Join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch and meditate. Bring your own mat (required) and water, and optional props. All... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 11, 2024 6:00 pm |
Academia de Emprendimiento La Iniciativa de Movilidad Económica (EMI) es su socio sin costo para iniciar y hacer crecer la empresa de sus sueños. Empoderamos a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas, empresarios y... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances Español |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get inspired to bird with the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Robin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Robin. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am |
The L.A. Zoo Goes to the Library This summer the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will encourage participants to dream about a world with more pollinators! Join us for the L.A. Zoo's Library Outreach Program and... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Fri, Jul 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, Jul 12, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Duplicate Bridge Come join our twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is very limited, so if you are not already on the organizer's email list you will have to contact her so you can be notified when you can RSVP for... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Cardboard Society: Board Games Meet with friends and family to play backgammon, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Monopoly, Catan Junior, Scrabble and more! All ages welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening Join us for a monthly movie screening! Currently scheduled titles are: Friday, July 12: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Friday, August 9: Challengers |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris" Join us for our Second Friday of the Month Movie Event! This month, we will be screening Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022, PG).In 1950s London, a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Hallie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Hallie.Take home a free book after reading with Hallie three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Technology Assistance With Edgar Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.Connect with a Cybernaut to:Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Rex Ogle Join us in welcoming award-winning author Rex Ogle as he reads from his book Free Lunch.Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Movies Cool off from the heat and enjoy a screening of a family-friendly film. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Barbie" (2023) Beat the heat and join us for a screening of the smash hit Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.Barbie is rated PG-13. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 2:00 pm |
Anime Your Way With Carlos Nieto Join animation artist Carlos Nieto as he teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch (no matter what your drawing level). All materials will be provided.... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Dreaming in Poetry This will be a fun, 6-week program to write poetry. Improve your English reading, writing, and presentation skills too! At the end of the program, we will present your poem(s) to an audience. Everyone is... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Fri, Jul 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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Fri, Jul 12, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Canva Poster Printing Learn some Canva poster printing basics and use Koreatown Media Lab's poster printer to make your own poster-sized print. Each attendee who submits a poster image that meets the lab's poster... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park. Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get inspired to bird with the... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 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, Jul 13, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Live out your cottagecore daydreams and slow down to take a break by joining the next meeting of Studio City Teen Council's California Native Plant Club. Each meeting features a... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 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.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Join us for yoga taught by Vimmi, a volunteer certified yoga instructor. Please bring your own yoga mat.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We recommend that you... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:30 am |
Creating Cartoon Characters Learn how to create your own cartoon characters using basic character design fundamentals from a professional animator! Dietz Toshio Ichishita was previously an assistant animator at... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
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 |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
One Book, One County Join your friends and neighbors throughout Los Angeles County as we celebrate reading and community connections."One Book, One County" is a community reading program bringing together 18 library... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
The Poets of the Los Angeles Public Library Workshop Reading Please join us for a public reading of new poetry from the poets of the Los Angeles Public Library poetry workshop and featured... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors, Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Ancient Homelands: Native Music From North, Central and South America Martin Espino’s innovative and educational program showcases Native music from North, Central and South... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK! Beach Animals Reading to Kids Sit, stay, and read to Charlie, Tedi, and Vida.BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Henna Tattoos Get a beautiful henna tattoo on your hand from henna artist Manjushree Nomulwar. Manjushree uses 100% natural essential oils to make organic henna paste that's safe for all skin types.This program is made... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Dmitry Rachmanov Live in Concert at Platt Dmitry Rachmanov is an internationally renowned classical pianist who we are so fortunate to have performing for us. Dr. Rachmanov will be... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Anime/Manga Club Teens ages 11-18, join the Manga/Anime Club lead by O.Service. This month will feature the Beyblades Burst series. Teens will participate in a beyblade battle game. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Film English |
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Sat, Jul 13, 2024 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |