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Wed, May 15, 2024 2:00 pm |
Jewish Heritage Month: A Taste of Tradition May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and this year, our library invites you to celebrate through the delicious lens of Jewish cuisine! From the crispy... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, May 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Classical Guitar Concert Taro Wayama, Japanese-born guitarist/composer with a Master's and Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California, presents a variety... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 15, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Intro to Embroidery Learn the basics of hand embroidery! We’ll learn some commonly used stitches to create a floral design. We will also cover pattern drafting and setting up thread and an... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 15, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Basic Sewing Techniques In this workshop, participants will make a zipper pouch and learn basic sewing techniques like threading a needle, hand stitching, stitching a zipper and how to add embellishments like buttons... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, May 15, 2024 4:00 pm |
Digital Literacy & E-Media Workshop for Adults Your library card gives you free access to digital books, music, movies, language learning, courses and more. Learn how to access these resources conveniently from... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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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Wed, May 15, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. Aprenda los elementos de historia americana, gobierno, la entrevista y los elementos básicos de lenguaje para la entrevista... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Works in Progress With Shing Yin Khor, LAPL Creator in Residence Shing Yin Khor, one of the two 2023/24 LAPL Creators in Residence, will be in the Central Library rotunda creating art in real time! Shing is creating original... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
ICON CDC: Free Business Help: Getting Started Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help with business licenses, permits, DBA... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Creating an Email Account Learn about email and receive hands-on training on how to create your own FREE email account. Students should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard before taking this class. No advance... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
Shakespearience: Shakespeare in a Different Light Discover a fresh connection with the works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was a showman who wrote to be seen and heard by all people, not... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Introduction to Email Workshop Learn how to create and use an email account, as well as security issues from our Cybernaut. Topics covered include: Creating an email account How you can use your email Different... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Join us to make a pom pom cherry blossom tree in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Basic Computer Class Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. You can practice on your own, or you can work with an instructor. Computers are... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm |
Origami Program Did you know that it is believed that the purpose of making origami was for the decoration of temples and shrines in parts of Asia? Now, it's used as a fun art activity. Celebrate Asian Pacific American... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Expedition LA: Fungi Talk with Aaron Tupac at Valley Plaza Branch Library Join us for an exploration into the wondrous wild worlds of fungi and learn how to get to know fungi... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Discussion for Adults Join us each month for a comic book... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 6:00 pm |
Gentle Yin and Flow Yoga With Kanica Suy Please join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch, and meditate. Bring your own mat (required) and water. We have optional... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 6:00 pm |
What is the Meaning of Music and Why Do We Enjoy It? Join us for this fascinating program on the meaning of music.Fifty years ago, Leonard Bernstein presented six seminal lectures at Harvard... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Thu, May 16, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Big Read: Book Discussion Join us to discuss the Big Read Book of 2024, Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast. Please email felipe@lapl.org for more information. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Fri, May 17, 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 17, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Alzheimer's Los Angeles: Healthy Brain Habits Interested in tips for keeping your brain healthy? Learn about age-related changes in memory and thinking, risk factors for dementia, and ways to... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 17, 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 17, 2024 10:30 am |
Vinyasa Yoga Class Vinyasa yoga focuses on flow, breathing, and connection, all of which reduce stress and improve general health. A yoga class for all levels. Mats are provided. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 17, 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 17, 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 |