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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Memento Plate Making Create a beautiful decorative plate to give to someone special. Instructor Amy Muscoplat shows you easy ways to paint and make the keepsake, which you can take home to bake and set. Everyone... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:00 pm |
Gentle Yin and Flow Yoga With Kanica Suy Join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch and meditate. Bring your own mat (required) and water, and optional props. All... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:00 pm |
Academia de Emprendimiento La Iniciativa de Movilidad Económica (EMI) es su socio sin costo para iniciar y hacer crecer la empresa de sus sueños. Empoderamos a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas, empresarios y... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances Español |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Harry S. Truman Speaking: Speeches, Stories and Quips From the 33rd President Arnie Weiss presents the musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd President,... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Duplicate Bridge Come join our twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is very limited, so if you are not already on the organizer's email list you will have to contact her so you can be notified when you can RSVP for... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 12:30 pm |
INCA, Peruvian Music - Free Outdoor Concert INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble offers a wonderful & colorful array of music & dances from Peru & the Andean region. Enjoy dancers in their... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Breaking Free From Pain: From Suffering To Strength, My Own Personal Journey With Fibromyalgia and Healing Modalities Come meet holistic health practitioner and award-winning author Shari Emami as... |
Online Central Library |
Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Cardboard Society: Board Games Meet with friends and family to play backgammon, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Monopoly, Catan Junior, Scrabble and more! All ages welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Temple Dance of South India Soorya Foundation will present an array of Temple Dances from South India. Performing in the traditional Bharathanatyam dance style, this art form boasts highly stylized dance movements... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Dreaming in Poetry This will be a fun, 6-week program to write poetry. Improve your English reading, writing, and presentation skills too! At the end of the program, we will present your poem(s) to an audience. Everyone is... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Fri, Jul 26, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together With Jessica Wang Come be a part of this family-friendly hands-on pickling workshop, introducing basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Yarn Arts Bring your own supplies and share ideas on crochet, knitting, and yarn art. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Friends of the Jefferson Branch Library are having a book sale. Find gently used books for gifts or for yourself. Cash and Venmo accepted. All sales support the... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm |
Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club El club de lectura en español estara conversando sobre el libro el Clima de Los Angeles, como parte de la selección de este año de un libro, un condado... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
One Book, One County Book Club: "L.A. Weather" L.A. is parched, dry as a bone, and all Oscar, the weather-obsessed patriarch of the Alvarado family, desperately wants is a little rain. He’s harboring a costly... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Watercolor Bookmarks With Melissa Elliott During this 90-minute session we will cover the fundamentals of this versatile and colorful art, including a discussion of supplies, materials, attributes, and... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club El club de lectura en español estara conversando sobre el libro el Clima de Los Angeles, como parte de la selección de este año de un libro, un... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing Class for Adults Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month for a fantabulous Chalk Drawing Class! Learn techniques to bring out beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners and all skill levels... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 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 board... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 2024 2:00 pm |
One Book, One County Book Club: "L.A. Weather" Join us for a discussion of L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón. Oscar, the weather-obsessed patriarch of the Alvarado family, desperately... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 2:00 pm |
The Red and Black: Instruments, Culture, and History of Mesoamerica Hear the sounds and learn the history of breath and percussion instruments of indigenous Mexico/Mesoamerica.... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Dune: Part Two - Movie Showing Follows the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen on a path of revenge against those who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 2:00 pm |
Palisades Library Film Society Join us for six films by or about L.A. Dreamers. These films are curated by our resident film expert, Raymond Parker, who will provide insights into the films and their makers.Here is... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Anti-inflammatory Nutrition & Healthy Cooking for Diabetes Join us for a nutrition workshop focused on anti-inflammatory meals and healthy cooking for diabetes. Learn what foods to... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Shakespeare in a Different Light Discover a fresh connection to the works of William Shakespeare.A cast of Shakespeare enthusiasts will use quotes, monologues, sonnets, swordplay, and even a bit of music to... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm |
Make Your Own Deodorant Get hot this summer, sweat hot this summer, and make your own deodorant with us! Using coconut oil, shea butter, baking soda, and essential oils, we'll make our own all natural deodorant. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm |
Election Special: The Musings of Harry Truman by Arnold Weiss Former president Harry S. Truman spoke his mind—often. Our historian Arnold Weiss is here to share his refreshing wit and... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |