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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 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 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Friends of the Jefferson Branch Library are having a book sale. Find gently used books for gifts or for yourself. Cash and Venmo accepted. All sales support the... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Teen Pianist Leonardo Dinner Live in Concert Teen pianist Leonardo Dinner has performed at Carnegie Hall, won many piano competitions, and we are so fortunate to hear him perform for us live in... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm |
Intro to Geocaching Did you know there are thousands of hidden containers all around Los Angeles, and millions more around the globe? Participants will learn about Geocaching, a free treasure hunting community, and have an... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly tabletop gaming gathering. Adult and teen players at all experience levels are invited to enjoy the artistry and delight of modern... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Viva La Cultura - Folklorico Performance "Viva la Cultura”: Experience Art, Music, History, Storytelling... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 2:00 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Playa Vista Pet Resource Fair The Playa Vista and Venice Teen Councils invite you all to join us for a pet resource fair! We are happy to have different animal organizations, businesses, and advocates provide... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Healing Arts Zine Workshop With Artist Jeanne Heo Join us in the Octavia Lab as teaching artist Jeanne showcases some radical zines. Then stay for a demonstration on how to create your own zine.... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao When the inscrutable Dr. Lao and his mystical Chinese medicine show roll into the Wild West settlement of Abalone, Arizona, he ends up in the middle of an... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Painting Class Come spend an afternoon learning how to paint with Martha Meade. We will be painting with acrylics on canvas and producing a masterpiece each of you can take home and hang on your wall. If you... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Regency Era Dance Class Be whisked back in time and learn an elegant and fun dance routine set to music focusing on movement from the Regency Era, the time period seen in Jane Austen's novels including... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Researching Colleges and 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... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Student Success English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Let's Get in a Pickle Together! Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation and... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 18, 2024 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Temple Dance of South India Presentation of South Indian classical dances, also called Temple Dances. The program will begin with an introduction to Indian art, a display of Indian... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, May 19, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Lost Communities of Terminal Island: A Conversation With Naomi Hirahara and Geraldine Knatz Few Angelenos have visited Terminal Island, a sheltered spot off... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, History & Genealogy English |
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Mon, May 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
LAUSD Pop-Up Job Information Fair The Los Angeles Unified School District is always hiring! Speak to a recruiter about the various job opportunities with LAUSD and be sure to bring your resume.Open to all... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English, Español |
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Mon, May 20, 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 20, 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, May 20, 2024 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays Our wonderful meditation program, "Mindful Mondays" is back for two sessions in May. After a busy weekend, a morning of mindfulness and meditation may be just what you need. Taught by Silvi Winthrop, a... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, May 20, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club: Trust by Hernan Diaz Join us for a conversation about Trust by Hernan Diaz, an unparalleled novel about money, power, intimacy, and perception. Even through the roar and effervescence of the 1920s,... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Join us as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a movie... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, May 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Chess and Checkers at Goldwyn Hollywood Library Come by for casual games in the Meeting Room on the first floor. We will provide chess and checkers, but you can bring your own. All ages and... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Feng Shui Feng shui is an ancient Chinese system of balancing our physical environment to promote harmony and a sense of well-being. From a home's natural surroundings down to its furnishings and decor, feng shui practitioners... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, May 20, 2024 3:30 pm |
Movie Screening: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Join us for a movie screening of Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English, Chinese |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 4:45 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. |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Chinese |
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Mon, May 20, 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, May 20, 2024 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Presents Hidden Los Angeles: The Story of Our Water Water is the lifeblood of Los Angeles, and while lately it seems as if we've... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Tue, May 21, 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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Tue, May 21, 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 |
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Tue, May 21, 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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Tue, May 21, 2024 12:30 pm |
Books and Bagels Please join us for bagels, a discussion of the current selection, and share other great books you've been reading with the group. New members welcome! Copies are available at the front desk. Bagels... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, May 21, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Club de Lectura This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and conversational skills. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs, Language Learning English, Español |