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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Genealogy Garage: Navigating Chinese Names With My China Roots My China Roots's Clotilde Yap will discuss Chinese naming practices, including female names, names in translation, and... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Celebration of the Friends of the Mar Vista Library: 40 Years of Service It is a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Friends of the Mar Vista Library, a sustaining community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 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 |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Get Ready for College: Researching Colleges & Deciding Where To Go Navigate the college tour experience with confidence in this essential workshop. Learn expert tips for... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Garden Tour Take an hour-long tour through Central Library's gardens. Your docent guide will share stories about the gardens as they were originally designed in 1926 and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: "The Strange Little Cat" Siblings Karin and Simon are visiting their parents and their little sister Clara, planning to have dinner with relatives. (72 min.) This... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
Nature Drawing With Kelvin Nguyen Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and state parks of Los Angeles. Funding provided by the... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Best Friends LA & Reducing Animal Stress Join us for a special event hosted by Platt's Paw Protectors, our dedicated Teens Leading Change group, and featuring guest speakers from two great non-... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
Well Played, a Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for Well Played!, a monthly tabletop gaming gathering. Adult and teen players at all experience levels are invited to enjoy the artistry and delight of... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Visible Mending Looking for a hobby that will help the environment, save you money, and provide an ongoing opportunity for social connection?Visible mending is a relaxing, empowering, meditative activity that keeps clothing... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Big Read: The Carlos Bulosan Book Club The Carlos Bulosan Book Club will host a lively book club discussion of this year's Big Read selection, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz... |
In Person & Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Sourdough Bread Making In Brie's workshops, participants engage hands-on in developing important culinary and food safety practices, all while creating various delicious food... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Japanese Taiko Drumming This program introduces audiences of all ages to Japanese taiko drumming in three ways:Performances of traditional and contemporary repertoire.Presentations... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theater in the United States (Part 5) "The Impact of the Yiddish theater in America" program will continue the focus on the history of the Yiddish Theater in the United States... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month Join Raida for a demonstration of how to prepare hummus and baba ganoush and enjoy a sample of these delicious dips with mint tea.This program is... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
ALAP Presents: "Venice Love" by S J Roth The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights presents a reading of Venice Love, a new play by S. J. Roth, featuring Dustin Green, Ashley Platz, and Ray Xifo. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Music & Performances, Writing English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic Join us in-person or via Zoom for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. |
In Person & Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nutrition With Healthy Cooking With Lilly Padilla Lilly Padilla is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, holistic nutrition chef, 12-year cancer survivor,... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Rhythm and Roots Louie Cruz Beltran is a well-known master conguero and percussionist who demonstrates and discusses various rhythms, where they specifically originated, and how they made... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Apr 21, 2024 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Essential Backpacking Skills at Malibu Creek State Park Getting ready to spend the night out in a tent? Join REI'S professional instructors on this one day course to learn how to make a comfortable home for... |
Offsite | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Monday Adult Seated Exercises Join us for Adult Seated Exercises in the Community Room. Meet a new friend and have some fun exercising. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am |
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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:30 am |
Monday Adult Seated Exercises Join us for Adult Seated Exercises in the Community Room. Meet new friends and get exercise in the beautiful confines of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:55 am to 5:30 pm |
Free Milkweed Giveaway Did you know that migratory monarch butterfly populations are threatened by habitat destruction and climate change? You can help support monarch butterflies by planting Asclepias fascicularis (... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 12:00 pm |
Gift Wrapping Drop by our Gift Wrap Station, where you can personalize your presents for loved ones. Bring in your small gifts and enjoy wrapping them with a variety of papers, bows, and labels (while supplies last). |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Italian Conversation Group Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Italian |
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Mon, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de ciudadania gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Classes These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard and mouse, the execution of a search, and understanding and interpreting information on... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from ... |
Online Woodland Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening Celebrating National Poetry Month Join us for an afternoon celebrating National Poetry Month with a film screening. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Challenger Series Conversation Class With Stephen A session leader will guide participants through chapters of the Challenger writing series to go over reading, writing, and conversation skills... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Clases de Inglés para adultos Acompáñenos para clases gratuitas de ESL para adultos donde pueden practicar inglés en un ambiente divertido y alentado. Habrán juegos de ESL para hacer el aprendizaje del inglés... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 3:30 pm |
Movie Screening: "Wadjda" A rebellious Saudi girl (Waad Mohammed) enters a Koran recitation competition at her school and hopes to win enough money to buy her own bicycle. Transgressive in the best possible way, Wadjda... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh crunchy vegetables,... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Author Talk With Rashin Kheiriyeh Kids and families are invited to join us for a fun author talk. Rashin Kheiriyeh is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator, animator, and painter who has more than ninety... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Gardening With Purpose Series Kamila Jeevanjee, the co-coordinator of ‘Mar Vista Neighborhood Association initiative: Gardening with Purpose Gatherings' will give a talk on Permaculture Principles of Gardening, as well as... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 4:30 pm |
Conversation Class With Carol Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No class on holidays. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutoring sessions are back! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to answer questions about English spelling, pronunciation, writing, conversation, and math skills. Sessions are open to... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 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 needed. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de ciudadania gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club Practice English conversation in our Book Club every week with others who love books! The book club will provide you with extra motivation to practice reading, listening, and discussing in English each week. Expand... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 6:00 pm |
Beginning Conversational Spanish Series We'll be hosting a five-week Basic Conversation Spanish workshop. We encourage attendees to make themselves available for the entire series. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, Español |
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 11:55 am to 5:30 pm |
Free Milkweed Giveaway Did you know that migratory monarch butterfly populations are threatened by habitat destruction and climate change? You can help support monarch butterflies by planting Asclepias fascicularis (... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Apr 23, 2024 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 |