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Sat, Nov 16, 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 | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Toni Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Learn About the Scotland Bagpipes Join John MacLean Allan as he gives a brief history of this unique instrument and how its usage influenced the culture and tradition of... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Have fun playing games from our collection or bring your favorites to teach and share. There may even be snacks.Join us one Saturday a month for an afternoon of fun! We have the classics but there are also new... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Sleeping Beauty Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) curses Princess Aurora (Mary Costa) to die on her 16th birthday. Thanks to Aurora's guardian fairies (Verna... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
FOCAL Award Ceremony Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2024 FOCAL Award to Cookies & Milk by Shawn Amos. Mr. Amos will talk about his writing process and the inspiration... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smartphone help, resume building, studying for the citizenship test, and more. This program is on a... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
Kimono Show and Dressing Demonstration Enjoy a demonstration of different kinds of kimono and obi, presented by the L.A. kimono club. The audience will also learn a Kimono dressing dance set to music,... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
Armenian Dance With Tom Bozigian / Հայկական պար Թոմ Պոզիկյանի հետ Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Armenian |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
How Poems Are Put Together Timothy Steele is the author of All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing: An Explanation of Meter & Versification. Join the fun as he shows you how verse works and how poets have... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: The Culture and History of Mesoamerica Join Christopher Garcia as he performs with instruments of indigenous percussion, string, and breath. Some of the featured instruments... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 8:00 am |
Señorita Mariposa StoryWalk at the Audubon Center In celebration of the fourth annual LA BioBlitz Challenge, ... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Travel Town StoryWalk: Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive... |
Offsite | Kids, Adults |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 12:20 pm |
Wake, Sleepy One: A StoryWalk Wake, Sleepy One by Lisa Kerr (author) and Lisa Powell Braun (Illustrator) is an ode to one of our state's most treasured wildflowers. Written in lyrical prose with beautifully... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Utility Bill Workshop Join us as representatives from the non-profit SAJE explain how to save on bills through water and energy conservation, and access financial assistance for past due utility payments. Bring your... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group will be reading materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's current challenge list. For current titles,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Also On View by Todd Lerew Did you know that Los Angeles is home to more than 750 museums, more than any other city in the country! Also On View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and clear question prepared in advance. Log in to... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Travel Town StoryWalk: Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive... |
Offsite | Kids, Adults |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Please join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our children's librarian. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays and stories!*There will be no storytime 9/30, 10/5, and 10/14 due to library closure. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am |
Yoga & Tai Chi Join us for a free 90-minute yoga and tai chi program with Susan Selan of Body & Brain. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime for children ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers. |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 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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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Toddler Free Play An hour of free play, exploration and socializing for children and their caregivers, with toys, books and music. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for songs, stories, and fingerplays for little ones. This storytime is best for our younger readers, including toddlers and pre-schoolers. We'll have time to play after each storytime.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Confidence & Conquering Your Job Hunt Workshop Looking for a job but hitting a wall with the application process? Submitting application after application but not getting anywhere? Need... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Virtual Toddler Storytime Join us for an interactive, music-filled, early literacy storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program is 25 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by show... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Join us for a conversation about Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jesse Q. Sutano. Vera Wong is a lonely... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
LAFD Fire Safety The Los Angeles Fire Department is coming to the branch to talk about how to get ready for fire season. Fires are becoming larger and more frequent. Learn what to do when one is nearby. Bring your questions. |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Lectures English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Presentación Para Vendedor Ambulante ¿Quieres ser un vendedor ambulante existoso pero no sabes cómo? Ven a la biblioteca RL Stevenson para una presentación por New Economics for Women (NEW). NEW te dará... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services Español |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Stay for music and playtime at the end. Intended for children ages 2-5, but all ages are... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:30 am |
English as a Second Language Class With Leoisee This class teaches emerging and beginner learners the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills needed to engage in conversation with other... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Tryout Cart Did you know the Watts Branch has a Tech Tryout Cart?The cart will display a selection of devices for the community to try out (i.e. ipad mini, Fire Tablet; Samsung Galaxy Phone).You can also bring your... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 12:20 pm |
Wake, Sleepy One: A StoryWalk Wake, Sleepy One by Lisa Kerr (author) and Lisa Powell Braun (Illustrator) is an ode to one of our state's most treasured wildflowers. Written in lyrical prose with beautifully... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class 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 the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read in English and Spanish With STAR Volunteer America Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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 want), connect with fellow... |
Palisades Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate to... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Technology Assistance With Edgar Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.Connect with a Cybernaut to:Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 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.For more information... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Student Zone Homework Helper Join us for Student Zone! Get support from our Homework Helper:Assistance with homework and school researchFree printingAccess to school supplies for assignments and... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Intro to Google Docs In this class, you'll learn how to create, edit, and format documents using Google Docs. Discover how to collaborate in real-time, share documents, and access your files from any device with Google... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess and Checkers Chess is a game that has been played and studied for thousand years. It challenges our mind to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |