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Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 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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Thu, May 09, 2024 5:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Join us on Zoom for a suspenseful discussion of mystery books. New members are always welcome. Copies of each month's selection are available for checkout at the circulation desk. |
Online Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Researching Colleges & Deciding Where To Go Navigate the college tour experience with confidence in this essential workshop. Learn expert tips for making the most of campus visits, evaluating... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 09, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Arts 101 Get a peek into the creative world of Book Binding and Art Books! Through lectures, examples, and hands-on learning, you will learn about traditional bookbinding, art books, altered books, and art journals.... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 10, 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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Fri, May 10, 2024 10:00 am |
Mindfulness Meditation Feeling stressed? Join us for virtual mindfulness meditation.Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 10, 2024 10:30 am |
Friday Seated Exercises Join us for seated exercises. Learn new exercises, keep healthy, and meet new friends within the safety of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, May 10, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Cybernaut: Navegando por su teléfono Únase a nuestro Cybernaut y conozca los conceptos básicos de su teléfono apple o android. Capacidad limitada. Regístrese en el mostrador de referencia de la biblioteca... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Fri, May 10, 2024 11:00 am |
Pilates Develop strength, flexibility and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 10, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 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 English |
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Fri, May 10, 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, May 10, 2024 12:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Knot It! Macramé Bracelet Workshop Learn two macramé knots and then make a beaded hemp bracelet. The maximum number of participants is 15. This LA Made program was made... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 10, 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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Fri, May 10, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Film Screening: Shaolin Soccer Get ready to laugh with Stephen Chow's zany and inventive 2001 sports comedy, Shaolin Soccer. Rated PG. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, May 10, 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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Sat, May 11, 2024 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Essential Backpacking Skills at Malibu Creek State Park Are you ready to spend the night in a tent? Join REI'S professional instructors on this one-day course to learn how to make a... |
Offsite | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 11, 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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Sat, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba With Lula Join us for Zumba with Lula, fun dancing and exercise! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 11, 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, May 11, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Create A Flag Book With Teaching Artist Rachel Curry Learn basic bookbinding skills and create your own decorative flag book with Teaching Artist Rachel Curry. A flag book is a sculptural artist... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Imbibing LA: Boozing It Up In The City of Angels (Culinary Historians of Southern California) From the wine-loving Spaniards who first settled in Los Angeles to the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Rock Legends of Laurel Canyon 1960s & 1970s Describing Laurel Canyon in the late 1960s, NPR states that "a rustic canyon at the heart of Los Angeles was in bloom with songs that defined the moment... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Bake & Book Sale The Friends of the Wilshire Branch Library are hosting a bake and book sale in front of the library. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 11, 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, May 11, 2024 12:00 pm |
Organic Gardening: Spring Garden Tour Master gardener Emi will be giving a garden tour around Venice. Participants will meet at the library lobby at 12 noon and carpool from there.This program is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 11, 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, May 11, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Creating the Community and Life You Want Drum Circle The Drumming For Your Life Creating the Life and Community You Want Drum Circle will lead you on a creative, transformative journey that... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Do You Have an Ear for Reading? Join us as we host four professional audiobook narrators and directors.Get a glimpse “behind-the-scenes,” hear how they started working in narration, and listen to them perform short... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 2:00 pm |
Interact Theatre Company Presents The Pulitzer Prize Winners Interact Theatre, in partnership with LA Made and the Department of Cultural Affairs, presents a staged reading series of... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Obra de teatro: Si te ries, gozas La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles y Generaciones en Acción te invitan a una obra de teatro única que ofrece un viaje interactivo al mundo de la gratitud y la risoterapia. ¡Cultiva... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances Español |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Maximizing Social Security With Claudia Wu This program will inform its audience about maximizing social security, how it can be claimed, its key definitions, how to calculate its benefits, the... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 2:00 pm |
Taiko Drumming Join us outdoors for a special family-friendly musical performance by TAIKOPROJECT. Move, dance and clap along to the intense and exciting beats of TAIKOPROJECT! In between... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Opera Talk: Turandot An LA Opera Community Educator will talk about Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot. This is the first time in 20 years that Puccini’s thrilling final masterpiece will be performed in Los Angeles.... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 2:30 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... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Musical Travels: Tangos, Country, and Kreisler Enjoy the beautiful music of Vivaldi, Kreisler, and Joplin, played by violinist Paul Stein, a 36-year member of the Los Angeles... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Secrets of Self-Publishing With Sarah Noffke Sarah Noffke will join us to discuss her journey to becoming a prolific USA Today best-selling author and share her self-publishing tips for success. Sarah... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Writing English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck String Quartet Join us for a fun, educational and entertaining hour of music at the branch with the UCLA Gluck String Quartet. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Expedition LA: Creating Pollinator Habitats With California Native Plants With Theodore Payne Foundation Delve into the art of attracting bees, butterflies... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 11, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Filippo Lugnan Italian pianist Filippo Lugnan, pursing his Masters in Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, presents the Mozart Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major with its famous "... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, May 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm |
Anne Frank Day Awards Ceremony and Short Film Screening Join us in celebrating Anne Frank Day during Jewish American Heritage Month. The event, presented by Anne Frank LA, honors the legacy of Anne Frank, whose powerful... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Film, Lectures English |
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Mon, May 13, 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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Mon, May 13, 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 |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, May 13, 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, May 13, 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 |