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Tue, May 07, 2024 6:30 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theatre: Part Seven Come and hear Arnold Weiss perform fascinating stories by theatre historian Morna Martell! Featured in this installment: The film Green Fields starring Helen... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Tue, May 07, 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 |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your inner poet and submit your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Feldenkrais: Awareness through Movement Join local teacher Beverly for Awareness Through Movement classes (based on The Feldenkrais Method). The teacher will give you verbal cues (with your eyes... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your 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. Services are free. No appointments... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Community Resources & Services, Writing English |
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Wed, May 08, 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 |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Book Club We will be discussing Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. All are welcome! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 08, 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 |
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Wed, May 08, 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 |
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Wed, May 08, 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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Wed, May 08, 2024 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 12:30 pm |
Yoga for Everyone Through body awareness, movement, and breath, you will be guided on how to bring your body, mind, and spirit back into balance for overall well-being. All levels are welcome. Generously funded by Friends... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Workshop on Repujado With Miriam Quezada Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out drawings,... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 2:00 pm |
Pali Knitting and Crocheting Group The Palisades Branch Library is hosting the new Palisades Knitting... |
Palisades Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 2:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting. In May, we will be discussing One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley. You can pick up your copy at the... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor Would you like to improve your 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.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Lab Join us every Wednesday for our Computer Lab! Learn and practice basic computer skills from a Cybernaut. Learn skills such as: using email, typing, cybersecurity, understanding your smartphone, and e-media. For a... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 08, 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, May 08, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Learn to Crochet a Granny Square Bag! Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a granny square bag during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher Julie. You will... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Calligraphy With Emmy Lam Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. It is especially significant and important during numerous Chinese festivals and... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Chinese Calligraphy With Emmy Lam Chinese calligraphy has been a traditional art of Chinese writing for more than 5000 years. It is especially significant and important during... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 4:00 pm |
Water Conservation Workshop With CCNP and LADWP Central City Neighborhood Partners and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are collaborating to bring awareness on water conservation for... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 4:00 pm |
Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into the art of wrapping using Bojagi, exploring its diverse applications in... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 08, 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 08, 2024 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic Night Join us for our weekly Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. Program... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your inner poet and submit your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
HIV Screening The Black AIDS Institute will be on hand to provide free HIV tests to anyone 13 years of age and older. All participants will receive at $10 gift card. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 09, 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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Thu, May 09, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:50 pm |
An Introduction to Greek Mythology Are you interested in Greek Mythology? Join our April reading group on "The Greek Gods and Goddesses," which, in four friendly sessions starting April 18, will use the poems of... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 12:15 pm |
Friends of the Palms Rancho Park Branch Library Meeting Join your friends and neighbors who help support our library with programming, materials, and fundraising. Meetings are held in-person and... |
In Person & Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Tea Craft Project Craft a personalized tea bag envelope and tea bag caddy with accoutrements for a lovely cuppa. We will learn a bit of the history and etiquette of English tea time while we create. Tea and cookies will be... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour working on them and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a brain disorder, usually resulting from a stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. The Aphasia Book Club is free and open to all... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 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. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 2:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jasmine 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 applications... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Neighborhood Sing An interactive program of conscious breathing, vocal exercises, improvisation, and music, Neighborhood Sing promotes self-expression through singing a diverse repertoire of songs and guided conversation.... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" Please join us for the screening of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), starring Ben. Affleck and Jason Momoa. The film is rated PG-13. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, May 09, 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 español... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Japanese Herbarium Bottles Join us to learn how to make your own Japanese herbarium bottles. It is a very easy, but beautiful craft. These pretty dried flowers in oil specimens are also great for gift giving! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 3:30 pm |
Mother's Day Plants Join us in the community room as we create plant gifts for Mother's Day! Get creative with dirt, succulents and pots to gift to the parent in your life. All ages welcome. |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, May 09, 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 |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 4:00 pm |
Robertson Readers Book Club Join us on the second Thursday of every month for book club. We will discuss the book and share any other interesting books we have been reading. New members are welcome! Each book... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 4:00 pm |
Small Space Gardening Workshop Join Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd to learn how to grow more veggies in a smaller space than you thought possible. You'll learn bio-intensive techniques that will boost your... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |