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Mon, Jun 17, 2024 3:30 pm |
Movie Screening: "My Own Private Idaho" Join us for a movie screening of My Own Private Idaho. In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV, Mike Waters (River Phoenix) is a gay hustler afflicted with... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Paying for College: Free Workshop With Empowerly College Counseling Equip yourself with essential knowledge about scholarships and financial aid in this crucial workshop. Explore the... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Student Success English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
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 |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Gardening With Purpose Series: Edible Plants & Permaculture With Sarah Klein The co-coordinator of MVNA-Mar Vista Neighborhood Association initiative, “Gardening with... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make an Origami Butterfly Please join us in making an Origami Butterfly! All ages are welcome. (Age 9 and under should attend with a teen/adult helper.) Craft inspired by YouTuber Origami Princess. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Comics Day: Animation Panel Professionals from the comics and animation industry will join us to discuss their careers and advice for aspiring creators. This program is intended for teens & adults.Panelists... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Mon, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2024 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
The World's Wild Places: Easter Island Sometime between 600 and 800 C.E., a small group of Polynesians paddled the ocean in search of a new land. For generations,... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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 |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 12:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Linda Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 1:00 pm |
French Conversation Club Join us for this informal French conversation group. All adults are welcome, but there will not be a teacher present. We will have a French-speaking moderator present at the session. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 1:00 pm |
Nonfiction Book Club This lively group of avid readers meets on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss a work of nonfiction. Books selected for discussion can be new or old and come from a wide array of genres,... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis :Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi Join Dr. Acooba Scott for a demonstration of how to make vegan sushi and a discussion of how vegan food is nutritious, delicious, fun, and easy to make. You will get to try the sushi!This program was made possible... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 1:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Suitable for all levels, this class emphasizes informal and practical English skills for work, school, home, and community. Participants will practice... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 1:30 pm |
Mysterious Book Club Come join us for this monthly meeting of our curious and incisive group of readers. This month's book is Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.They’ve spent their lives as the deadliest... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2024 2:30 pm |
Korean Introduction Class Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Chinese Paper Lantern Craft Create paper Chinese lanterns and learn about Chinese culture and celebrations at this family-friendly event. Materials will be provided. All ages welcome. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
L.A. Zine Week Zine and Sing 2024 Join us for a zine workshop & karaoke session at the Palisades Branch Library during L.A. Zine Week 2024, the week leading up to L.A. Zine Fest. |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill every Tuesday. All levels and ages are welcome. This program is generously provided by Friends of Venice Branch Library. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Enhance your English skills through engaging activities that involve speaking practice. Elevate your vocabulary, reading, and writing abilities. For information, please contact the... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 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... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 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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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Korean Conversation 2-2 Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Neighborhood Fruit Mapping Help the library create a map of local fruit trees! Participants will learn how to add data to our collaborative fruit map based on their observations. A guest speaker from the local... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness, STEM English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Eviction Response Workshop This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants create an answer (a legal response to their... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 4:30 pm |
Water Conservation Workshop / Taller de Conservación del Agua Central City Neighborhood Partners and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are collaborating to bring... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 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.... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 6:00 pm |
Laughter Yoga Join us in-person for laughter yoga with certified laughter yoga instructor Barbara Molina. Enjoy the health benefits of laughter with this fun and relaxed class for all ages. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 6:00 pm |
Proclaim Our Freedom: Juneteenth Poetry Reading We are very excited to present a stellar reading in honor of Juneteenth. Please hear and welcome our readers. Uchechi Kalu is a Nigerian-... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Poetry English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 6:00 pm |
Creative Writing - The Art of Storytelling: Learning Circle Explore aspects of creative writing and develop your storytelling skills in our learning circle. We will collectively explore... |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 6:30 pm |
3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us for a discussion of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jun 20, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Thu, Jun 20, 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 |