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Thu, May 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
UCLA Gluck Brasstronauts Join us for a great evening of music from the UCLA Gluck Brasstronauts Ensemble. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 30, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Book Club: Author Talk With Jeremy Adams Are you interested in how comics are made? Do you want to know what it's like to write about some of the most famous DC... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 30, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
ALOUD on Ideas | Decoding Bias: AI's Role in Public Service This third program in our AI series will focus on the critical issue of inherent biases in AI technologies, especially as... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, May 31, 2024 9:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books is available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other items... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, May 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Chinese for Beginners Join our Chinese for Beginners program and learn to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin! This fifteen-week Mandarin Chinese series includes weekly 2-hour sessions designed for... |
Online Central Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, May 31, 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 31, 2024 2:00 pm |
Laughter Yoga Laughter yoga is the Indian practice of experiencing laughter as a physical exercise rather than just a response. You will be led through various laughter exercises and receive education on laughter yoga... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Online Safety for Beginners Workshop Learn online safety basics and new ways to protect yourself online. Topics covered include:PasswordsPhishing and scamsCookies and California privacyIncognito modeGoogle... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, May 31, 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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Fri, May 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Canva Poster Printing Learn how to use Canva and the Koreatown Media Lab's poster printer to make your own poster-sized prints. Each attendee who submits a poster that meets the lab's poster print requirements by the... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books is available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other items... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Join the Friends of the Baldwin Hills Branch Library for our used book sale. We will be in the community room, rain or shine. Your purchases help fund supplies for library... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Westwood Branch Library Book Sale Get a great deal on pre-loved books covering many genres and topics—while helping your library! All proceeds fund the Friends of the Westwood Branch Library... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library Book Sale Check out the Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library used book sale on the first and third Saturdays of the month. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
ESL Conversation Class Join our wonderful ESL instructor and learn to speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for any beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Matthew Kang and Emanuel Hahn, "The Past, Present, and Future of LA's Koreatown Restaurants" (Culinary Historians of Southern California) A look... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club Join us to discuss Your House Will Pay, a novel by Steph Cha. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Outdoor Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale Join the Friends of the Memorial Branch Library outside in the park to enjoy the summer sun and purchase gently used books for sale.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm |
Edendale Up Close Concert: Maksim Velichkin Join us for our next Edendale Up Close concert—we are excited to present Maksim Velichkin performing music for solo cello, including pieces by local... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Author Talk With Sahar Sharif Nik Prepare for laughter as Iranian Canadian humorist Sahar Sharif Nik brings her wit and charm to Los Angeles, presenting her latest book of hilarious stories. This event is in... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Authors Persian |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm |
Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can! Ifixit Toolkits Launch Program Guess what? Your library card can check out a slick electronics toolkit called ifixit. Do your own basic repairs for... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
iFixit Repair Cafe iFixit kits have landed at the Hollywood library. These handy tool cases are equipped with various supplies for repairing consumer gadgets. We’ll take them for a spin on Saturday, June 1, to try and... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Lost Memories Season 2 The Ramirez family’s journey continues as Grandma Gloria is now living with middle-stage Alzheimer’s. Each episode features topics like common difficulties caused by middle-stage Alzheimer's,... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
The Banned Book Issue Explained by Leslie Criswell, Trial Attorney Book banning has been a recurring issue throughout history, and there has been a recent surge in attempts to... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Scrabble Club Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own board and tiles if you can. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Art of Storytelling and Music From Japan This program introduces the traditional and modern art of storytelling and music through voice and the biwa, a lute-type stringed instrument.The program includes:... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Diversability: Intersectionality With Queer Asian What is it like to live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities? Hosted by Diversability, a disability advocacy group within the... |
Online Central Library |
Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 1:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm |
Meditation Join our monthly meditation to create calm and inner peace. Doug Frankel guides participants on a technique to experience a deep source of spiritual nourishment. No previous meditation experience is required.... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm |
"Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu Let's have a conversation about Charles Yu's award-winning book Interior Chinatown. The novel won the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction. It was also longlisted... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm |
Noir Festival Join us as we continue our pop-up Noir Film Festival and dive into this film genre—much of which is set in Los Angeles. Twilight (1998) stars Paul Newman, Gene Hackman, Susan Sarandon, several famous cameos, and... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
iFixIt Toolkits Launch Party Beginning June 1, Mark Twain Branch will be lending out (while supplies last) iFixIt Toolkits, which... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 01, 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 |