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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 |
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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 |