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Fri, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 02, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Chess Club If you like to play chess, want to learn how to play, or improve your game, join us for Chess Club on the first and third Fridays of the month. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be provided. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Learn About Scotland Bagpipes John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and describe how the instrument influenced the culture of Scotland. As he performs he will teach the audience how to... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
In Conversation: Author Mary Jones Join us as we talk to author Mary Jones about her debut short story collection The Goodbye Process. Library Journal recently gave the collection a starred review and said, "... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Cinema of Questionable Science: The 70s Edition Join us for "The 70s" Edition of our Cinema of Questionable Science!We will be screening three classic 70s sci-fi films followed by an exploration... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film, Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Short Play Reading: Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights Members of the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights will present readings of six short works by six different local playwrights... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Hemingway in Earnest: Dramatic Readings and Analysis of His Work Actor Arnold Weiss performs dramatic readings from A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway's memoir about living... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Marilyn Monroe Film Screening, Reading, and Panel Discussion The Hollywood Goldwyn Library welcomes Leah Rogin, author of Burying Norma Jeane, along with writer Deanne Stillman and director Lillian... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Film English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class / Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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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Tue, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Aug 06, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 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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Tue, Aug 06, 2024 4:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-In Tutor Would you like to improve your English 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.... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 06, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Computer Help Join volunteer instructor Debra Francisco as she assists you with basic computer questions along with E-mail and Internet how-to's. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 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, Community Resources & Services, Writing English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Adult Gaming Join us for Adult Gaming and meet fellow gaming enthusiasts. Play games like Backgammon, Chess, Yahtzee Trivial Pursuit, and a whole host of games that you may be interested in. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 2:00 pm |
Crochet Club Join us if you crochet or want to learn to crochet! Open to all ages and levels of experience. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 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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Thu, Aug 08, 2024 11:00 am |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening to and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Urban Line Dancing Soul or urban line dances such as the wobble, cupid shuffle, cha cha slide, zydeco slide, biker's shuffle, or booty call are similar to country line dances except they use soul, funk, r&b, gospel... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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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Fri, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 2024 12:00 pm |
Fun and Relaxation With Watercolors Embark on a captivating artistic journey where creativity meets relaxation. Led by watercolor artist and illustrator, Roxsy Lin, you will discover the essentials... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Cinema of Questionable Science: The 70s Edition Join us for "The 70s" Edition of our Cinema of Questionable Science!We will be screening three classic 70s sci-fi films followed by an exploration... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film, Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Fabio Zini Grammy-nominated Argentinian guitarist Fabio Zini showcases South American tango music, as well as some of his original compositions. As part of the program, he will be... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Senior Writing Group Kathy Katims, founder of Saved by a Story, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions. Write to prompts, share (if you would like to), connect with... |
Palisades Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Mon, Aug 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class / Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk in Tutoring for Adults 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,... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 12, 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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Tue, Aug 13, 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 |