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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Scrabble Club Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own board and tiles if you can. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together This is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop introducing folks to basic fermentation and vinegar pickling concepts for the home kitchen. L.A.-based Chinese American... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
Patio Reading Come and enjoy our beautiful patio. Whether you want to relax with a book or just take in the peaceful atmosphere, our patio is the perfect place to unwind and recharge. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Natalie Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Anna Kovaleva and Violinist Elena Kovaleva in Concert Anna Kovaleva is a 21-year-old pianist from Moscow who had to escape from Russia due to the war in Ukraine. After... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
In Conversation: Author Mary Jones Join us as we talk to author Mary Jones about her debut short story collection The Goodbye Process. Library Journal recently gave the collection a starred review and said, "... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Cinema of Questionable Science: The 70s Edition Join us for "The 70s" Edition of our Cinema of Questionable Science!We will be screening three classic 70s sci-fi films followed by an exploration... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film, Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Author Samuel C. Spitale Discusses "How to Win the War on Truth" Join us for a presentation by Samuel C. Spitale, author of How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 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 |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Toni Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm |
Bilingual Storytime With Josue Cuentacuentos Join us for a very special bilingual storytime with Josue! He will perform songs and stories to make you get up and dance! Josue Cuentacuentos, a... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Library Olympics Library Olympians will challenge themselves with games, movement activities, crafts, and more. Designed for children ages 3-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm |
Palisades Library Film Society Join us for six films by or about L.A. Dreamers. These films are curated by our resident film expert, Raymond Parker, who will provide insights into the films and their makers.Here is... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm |
Mini Succulent Garden Workshop Show off your design skills in our annual mini succulent garden workshop! Learn about the propagation and care of succulents, and create your own mini garden to take home. All... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm |
Bubble Magic With Bubblemania Prepare to be dazzled by all kinds of bubble creations and the science behind them! Bubblemania will help us celebrate the coming end of Summer with the Library in an exciting show for... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Short Play Reading: Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights Members of the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights will present readings of six short works by six different local playwrights... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Hemingway in Earnest: Dramatic Readings and Analysis of His Work Actor Arnold Weiss performs dramatic readings from A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway's memoir about living... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 3:30 pm |
French Conversation Club Come and converse with us in French about culture, art, politics and the weather. All levels of fluency are welcome. If you are learning to speak French, this is a safe and welcoming space... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 4:00 pm |
Cyanotype Art Lab: Sun Prints on Fabric Use water and sunlight to make a photographic print on fabric! Bring special items and objects you want to print or collect items at the library. For ages 11... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club We meet on the first Sunday of each month to discuss a mystery, thriller, or suspense book picked by the group. For current titles, please contact the West LA Library at westla@lapl.org or 310-575-8323. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Envision Your Best Life: Vision Boarding for Manifesting Goals Create an inspirational vision board for personal goal manifesting. Amy Muscoplat helps you design your own vision... |
Robertson Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 3:00 pm |
Game Day: Scrabble Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble. Learn to play or test your expertise. All players welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Marilyn Monroe Film Screening, Reading, and Panel Discussion The Hollywood Goldwyn Library welcomes Leah Rogin, author of Burying Norma Jeane, along with writer Deanne Stillman and director Lillian... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Film English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:00 am |
Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Craft for Kids: Time Capsules Celebrate L.A. Dreaming this summer by making a time capsule of your favorite things now, and your biggest dreams for the future! It's a gift for grown up you! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Please join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our children's librarian. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays and stories!*There will be no storytime 9/30, 10/5, and 10/14 due to library closure. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Francesca Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Francesca. 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 |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Vision to Learn Free eye exams will be conducted on site for youths ages 4-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If perscription glasses are needed, they will also be provided free of charge. There are no income... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:30 am |
Yoga & Tai Chi Join us for a free 90-minute yoga and tai chi program with Susan Selan of Body & Brain. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Writers Group Calling all writers! Get those creative juices flowing and join our writers group as everyone shares their work and gives feedback.This group mostly meets in person, but email rbrtsn@lapl.org if you'd prefer to... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 11:00 am |
Virtual Toddler Storytime Join us for an interactive, music-filled, early literacy storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program is 25 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by show... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Read With Rising STAR Volunteers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with Rising STAR Teen Volunteers. 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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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Mandarin Chinese Class Learn Chinese with our experienced instructor. This class is for beginners. |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning Chinese |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate to... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class / Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Lego® Robotics Explore the world of robotics by building projects with LEGO® bricks! Materials will be provided. This program is intended for children ages 7 and older. Supplies will be available for 12 children, and RSVP is... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 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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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.For more information... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Diana. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK: Read with a Therapy Dog Children can build their confidence and practice their reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dogs Vida and Juliette. Early through advanced readers are welcome to... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 3:30 pm |
Film Screening: Commissar Red Army Commissar Klavdia Vavilova (Nonna Mordyukova) has been ignoring her pregnancy for as long as possible, but as the baby comes to term she is forced to temporarily leave the front lines. She... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English, Russian |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Class For Beginners This class is for beginner learners. You will learn and practice vocabulary, letter sounds, and fluency skills that will help you in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Esta clase... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
Homemade Playdough Create your own edible playdough! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
ESL Conversation Class Join our wonderful ESL instructor and learn to speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for any beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |