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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 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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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 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Have Fun and Get Help Learning and Playing Bridge We are hosting another bridge game on the first and third Fridays of the month. All are welcome. This is for everyone who just wants to have... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Aug 02, 2024 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
LA Law Library Legal Reference Assistance LA Law Library in-person legal reference assistance is back at Van Nuys Public Library. Speak with an LA Law Library staff member to learn about researching your... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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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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 1:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Join the Friends of the Baldwin Hills Branch Library for our used book sale. We will be in the community room, rain or shine. Your purchases help fund supplies for library... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English, Español |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Westwood Branch Library Book Sale Get a great deal on pre-loved books covering many genres and topics—while helping your library! All proceeds fund the Friends of the Westwood Branch Library... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library Book Sale Check out the Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library used book sale on the first and third Saturdays of the month. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales 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 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Handmade Totes Let’s upcycle those old T-shirts into cute, summer ready tote bags! Join us in the lab to learn some basic sewing techniques like how to measure and cut fabric. Be inspired to create your own clothes and... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club Join our discussion of Sue Monk Kidd's 2020 novel The Book of Longings. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Outdoor Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale Join the Friends of the Memorial Branch Library outside in the park to enjoy the summer sun and purchase gently used books for sale.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales 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 5:00 pm |
Scrabble Club Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own board and tiles if you can. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together This is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop introducing folks to basic fermentation and vinegar pickling concepts for the home kitchen. L.A.-based Chinese American... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
Patio Reading Come and enjoy our beautiful patio. Whether you want to relax with a book or just take in the peaceful atmosphere, our patio is the perfect place to unwind and recharge. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Natalie Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Anna Kovaleva and Violinist Elena Kovaleva in Concert Anna Kovaleva is a 21-year-old pianist from Moscow who had to escape from Russia due to the war in Ukraine. After... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
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 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Author Samuel C. Spitale Discusses "How to Win the War on Truth" Join us for a presentation by Samuel C. Spitale, author of How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2024 2:00 pm |
Mini Succulent Garden Workshop Show off your design skills in our annual mini succulent garden workshop! Learn about the propagation and care of succulents, and create your own mini garden to take home. All... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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 |
Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic Join us in-person or via Zoom for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. |
In Person & Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry, Writing 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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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 3:30 pm |
French Conversation Club Come and converse with us in French about culture, art, politics and the weather. All levels of fluency are welcome. If you are learning to speak French, this is a safe and welcoming space... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
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Sat, Aug 03, 2024 4:00 pm |
Vocal Coaching With Dorothy Pincus Discover your signature voice through hands-on vocal exercises, class participation, and vocal scales. Learn techniques to restore healing to the voice and gain insight into... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club We meet on the first Sunday of each month to discuss a mystery, thriller, or suspense book picked by the group. For current titles, please contact the West LA Library at westla@lapl.org or 310-575-8323. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Envision Your Best Life: Vision Boarding for Manifesting Goals Create an inspirational vision board for personal goal manifesting. Amy Muscoplat helps you design your own vision... |
Robertson Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 04, 2024 3:00 pm |
Game Day: Scrabble Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble. Learn to play or test your expertise. All players welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Games 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 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs 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 10:30 am |
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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Writers Group Calling all writers! Get those creative juices flowing and join our writers group as everyone shares their work and gives feedback.This group mostly meets in person, but email rbrtsn@lapl.org if you'd prefer to... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing 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 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Italian Conversation Group Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Italian |