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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Juan 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Venice Library Walking Club Meet new friends and explore Venice! Join us for a group walk around the Venice canals and surrounding areas. All levels and ages welcome. Meet in the lobby at 9:50 a.m. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Splashy Saturday Join us for open-ended sensory play activities and crafts involving water! Open to all ages. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read with a BARK Dog Kids who are starting out with books and seasoned readers are all invited to practice their read aloud voices with BARK therapy dogs. These furry friends love to listen to all kinds of stories and get a... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am |
LGBTQIA Book Club Join the LGBTQIA Book Club to discuss I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar Khabushani. This special meeting during Pride Month will be held as a hybrid event. We will meet both in person with light... |
Online Silver Lake Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Stitch and Yarn Club The Stitch & Yarn Club is a welcoming and creative space for teens and adults interested in and passionate about needle arts! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, or quilt... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Personal Archiving 101 Do you have old photographs, old letters, documents, and years of memories stored away in boxes long forgotten? Have you wondered about what will happen to these precious artifacts in the future... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. 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, Jun 21, 2025 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Stamp Collecting Program Come and learn about the fun of collecting postage stamps. Free stamps will be available to everyone who attends this event. Experts will also be present who can help evaluate collections. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Puzzle Time for Adults This summer, we're happy to have Saturday morning programs for adults! Every Saturday from June 14 to August 2, we'll have a different program. This week, spend some time putting together puzzles!... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading & Rhythm: A Reading Workshop With Drumming for Your Life Institute Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm |
Taiko Drumming Join us for a Saturday afternoon musical performance of taiko drumming with Taikoproject!Taikoproject was founded in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo district in 2000 by a group of young, next-generation... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mar Vista Library at the Venice Fest Come visit the library at the Venice Summer Fest, sign up for Summer With the Library reading challenge, and learn about all the awesome things you can access with your... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Paola 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... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Boba Tween Mix up your own boba drink and hang out playing tabletop games all in one fun event at the Venice Branch Library!Non-dairy options will be available. First come first serve at this event. Ages 11-18 only. ... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Step by step and page by page, celebrate summer, reading, and community. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 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 English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: 20,000 Species of Bees During a summer vacation in a small Basque village home, linked to beekeeping, an eight-year-old and her mother experience revelations that will change their... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
10,000 Black Men Named George Film Viewing and Panel Discussion Join Authors Study Club, Inc. for a historic celebration marking 100 years since the founding of America’s first... |
Central Library | Adults |
Book Clubs, Film English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Teen Pickling Workshop Join L.A.-based Chinese American fermented food advocate and instructor, Jessica Wang, for a workshop on the art of pickling. Learn pickling tips and insights inspired by her family's cultural... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm |
Sound Bath and Energy Healing With Heather Nevell Join us for an hour of healing sounds and meditation orchestrated by licensed mindfulness and meditation teacher Heather Nevell. |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 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 and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
An Afternoon With Chi-ming Yang: Author of Octavia E. Butler H is for Horse Author Chi-ming Yang will read excerpts from her new book, Octavia E. Butler: H is for Horse, an homage to... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Create Your Birth and After-Baby Plan: An Interactive Workshop Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant and curious about the journey? Are you a care provider or guardian... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm |
Chess for Teens Learn the basics of chess, including tips and strategies. You will also learn about the history of chess, and grandmaster games. This is a program for teens (11-18), and their parents. This is a program for... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Drag Story Hour It’s just what it sounds like! Join us for an extra sparkly storytime with a drag performer bringing costumes, humor, and play to read inclusive children’s books to delight families and their kids of all... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory-Friendly Octopus Pals We will make sensory-friendly octopus stuffed animals that double as fidget toys! To create a sensory inclusive environment, the library will provide sensory toys, avoid... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm |
Beginning Sculpting With Art Era Join multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Cassell for a hands-on sculpture workshop where you'll explore the art of hand-building with clay. Whether you're new to working with clay or... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Reading & Rhythm: A Reading Workshop With Drumming for Your Life Institute Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Learn the basics of the coding language Python in this interactive workshop led by members of Westwood's teen council. This program is open to kids in grades K-6. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Armenian Dance With Tom Bozigian / Հայկական պար Թոմ Պոզիկյանի հետ Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Armenian |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Personal Archiving 101 Do you have old photographs, letters, and documents, and years of memories stored away in boxes long forgotten? Have you wondered about what will happen to these precious artifacts in the... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Walk-In Tutor With Avo 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, studying for... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Magic Wayne Show A fun magic show for all ages! |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm |
Yacht Rock - Steely Dan Yacht Rock'n in the Summertime! Please join us as we discuss and listen to the band most responsible for the creation of the Yacht Rock genre. We will be taking a deep dive into the works of... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Gratitude Journaling and Meditation Workshop With Amy Rutledge This fun, active, and experiential workshop introduces attendees to the mindfulness practice of gratitude... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEM Scholars: Water Density! Does it Sink or Float? Join us for a Stem Scholars workshop for ages 7-11 led by Granada Hills Charter High School students!Learn about science through a fun... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jun 22, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |