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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join us for a presentation by Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible robot creations and learn about the engineering... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Author Shari Emami, Breaking Free From Pain Holistic health practitioner & award-winning author Shari Emami talks about her journey managing and healing fibromyalgia. Shari is a holistic... |
In Person & Online Cahuenga Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Film Screening: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" Join us for a screening of the film Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Book Of You - Self Discovery Single Page Art Book Participants will learn collage techniques through layering a variety of paper ephemera, as well as how to fold and cut a single sheet of paper... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Workshop With Seville Michelle Students will use candy to learn the basics of jewelry making and they will create candy accessories with the instruction of jewelry designer Seville... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Vietnamese spring rolls are filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Easy Painted Rocks Come learn how to paint rocks to decorate your garden, give as gifts, or just place anywhere to brighten your day! All supplies provided. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic Night Join us for our weekly Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. Program... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 6:00 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Mystery book discussion is back and online. Join us for an engaging conversation about these books.March 27, 2024: Glory Be by Danielle ArceneauxApril 24, 2024: The Thursday Murder Club by... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 6:00 pm |
Highland Park Walks Join us for a community walk as we explore our local neighborhood. Please be prepared for warm, sunny weather by bringing your own water and wearing sunblock.Everyone is welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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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Thu, Aug 01, 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 01, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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 |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour working on them and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2024 1:00 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 connects crowdsourced volunteer providers with... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 1:30 pm |
Film Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall Join us on Zoom to discuss the 2023 award-winning film Anatomy of a Fall.Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their son Daniel live a secluded life in a remote town in the French... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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 01, 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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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susan Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Come to the Studio City Branch Library for a walk-in tutoring session every Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Adults... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:00 pm |
Strange Interlude Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present an intimate salon-style concert curated to include seldom-performed works, pieces by contemporary composers... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sewing Machines Design and construct your own clothes. Mend and repair articles of clothing. Craft puppets or custom throws! First come, first serve. Some assistance will be available. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Patrons will learn how to:Use and borrow LAPL’s e-media.Set up an email account.Operate tablet, or phone.Learn basic computer skills |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:00 pm |
Public Speaking Workshop for Adults Do you want to gain confidence when speaking and sharing your work or speaking in front of audiences? Join us for a free two-part workshop! A gift will be provided for your... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Join us to watch the film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. This film is rated PG-13. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Social Knitting and Crocheting Club Bring your latest project, exchange ideas, and learn new stitches from your fellow knitters and crocheters. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friendship Bracelets We will have kits available for you to create your own bracelets. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 3:30 pm |
Family Movie Day: "Encanto" Please join us for a free movie screening of Encanto. Popcorn will be served! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 4:00 pm |
Jewelry Making Workshop Join us for a jewelry-making craft hour. Make earrings, bracelets, necklaces or anything wearable that comes to mind. Bring your creativity, tools, and scraps to re-purpose. Some materials... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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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Thu, Aug 01, 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 5:30 pm |
Brentwood Writers Workshop Are you a writer looking for creative ways to manifest your story and, most importantly, keep moving forward? Are you interested in collaborating with others to explore:What makes a story... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Shakespearience: Shakespeare in a Different Light Discover a fresh connection with the works of William Shakespeare as a cast of enthusiasts use quotes, monologues, sonnets, swordplay and even a... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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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Fri, Aug 02, 2024 8:30 am to 2:35 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic / Clínica ocular móvil de UCLA Register in person or by calling the branch at (818) 895-3650. First come, first serve basis. Get free eye exams and glasses at the... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 02, 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 02, 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, Aug 02, 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, 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 |