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Thu, May 23, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection:January 25: The Art Thief by Michael FinkelFebruary 22: Ordinary Grace by William Kent KruegerMarch 28: The... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 23, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-fi Short Story Club: "Counterweight" With E. Tammy Kim Explore Djuna's 2023 cyber-corporate thriller novella Counterweight with sci-fi lovers from across the universe via Zoom... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 23, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Trespass: Portraits of Unhoused Life, Love, and Understanding: A Book Talk Photographer Kim Watson spent three years on the streets of Los Angeles documenting his intimate... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Book Sales English |
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Fri, May 24, 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 24, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 24, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Instructor-led Mindful Meditation Join us for a free monthly meditation session on the fourth Friday of the month.Please note the October session will take place on Friday, October 18. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 25, 2024 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Friends of the Studio City Library Book Sale The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Project Lux: Medi-Cal Insurance Enrollment Fair Having problems enrolling for Medi-Cal? Volunteers from Project Lux are here to help. To enroll during our fair, make sure to bring with you... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 25, 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 25, 2024 10:00 am |
Family Literacy Program: Wake, Sleepy One Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and State Parks of Los Angeles.... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 25, 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, May 25, 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, May 25, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Talleres de Salud Mental: Comprendiendo la ansiedad y desarrollando la resiliencia Talleres de Salud Mental: Workshop are in Spanish only / Talleres solo en... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness Español |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Alzheimer's Information Session Join us for a special presentation on Alzheimer's facilitated by a licensed social worker and community member, Mike D., and a Gerontologist. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 25, 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 25, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Celebrate 41 Years With our Friends of the Library Our Friends have supported our branch for more than four decades! We are celebrating this milestone in the park with chess, music,... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, May 25, 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 25, 2024 11:30 am |
Film Screening: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a film screening of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Expedition LA: Choose Your Own Adventure Join us in the final Expedition LA event and choose your own adventure by visiting the different stations and information tables. Stations include: Camping... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Cosechando sueños: una conversación con Erica Alfaro / Harvesting Dreams: A Conversation With Author Erica Alfaro Acompaña a la galardonada autora Erica Alfaro mientras nos cuenta de cómo... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors, Student Success Español |
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Sat, May 25, 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 25, 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
"Shanghai Love" With Author: Layne Wong Layne Wong will discuss her novel Shanghai Love, a gripping novel about the unlikely love story between Peilin, a Chinese herbalist, and Henri, a Jewish... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 1:00 pm |
Open Mic Poetry Share your original poems, lyrics, spoken word, or just enjoy listening. Each poet will have five minutes to read an original work. If you wish to read, sign up when you arrive.Our featured speaker will be... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Book Discussion: "When We Fell Apart" by Soon Wiley Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the San Pedro Library Book Club. We will discuss the novel When We Fell Apart... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 2:00 pm |
Classical Saturday: Live Performance With the UCLA Gluck String Quartet Enjoy live music on a Saturday afternoon. The UCLA Gluck String Quartet ensemble features top UCLA... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Shang-Chi & The Legend of The Ten Rings Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 2:00 pm |
Film Screening: "Carved in Silence" Carved in Silence tells the story of Chinese immigrants who were detained at the United States Immigration Station at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay during the... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. Email ayosco@lapl.org with questions or for participation details. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Keepers of Culture: Poetry Reading Series Join us for a multinational spoken word event that will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month on-site at the Northridge Branch and online via Zoom.... |
In Person & Online Northridge Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 3:00 pm |
Hemingway in "Ernest" Come and enjoy Arnold’s compelling readings and analysis of Ernest Hemingway’s short stories in a two-part lecture series. Some of the stories highlighted will be "A Clean Well-Lighted Place... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, May 25, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friends of Hyde Park Book Club Please join us for the Friends of the Hyde Park Book Club. Every month, we read a different book; if you'd like to know which one we're reading next, call us at the branch, 323-750... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Bet Tzedek: Free Legal Services Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that offers free legal services, outreach education, and policy advocacy for individuals and families in Los Angeles. Come and meet a... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, May 28, 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 |
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Tue, May 28, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Source: Free Health & Emergency Shelter Services A convenient one-stop-shop of services and resources for community members experiencing homelessness, life instability, or who... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 28, 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.... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Tue, May 28, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Reading and Rhythm at Exposition Park Branch Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program that is great for beginning-level learners and those who want to practice sounding out words. In this class, you... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |