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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 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, Community Resources & Services, Writing English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Norma Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Adult Gaming Join us for Adult Gaming and meet fellow gaming enthusiasts. Play games like Backgammon, Chess, Yahtzee Trivial Pursuit, and a whole host of games that you may be interested in. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 11:30 am |
Writing Skills Class (Intermediate Level) With Chun This class will teach adult learners writing strategies for everyday use, such as writing emails, letters, and messages. The class will also help adults improve... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will be sure to... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm |
Fantastic Films Virtual Discussion: "Timecrimes" (2007) Fantastic Films is a monthly virtual lunchtime chat where attendees discuss selections ranging from sci-fi, horror and... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:30 pm to 4:30 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:30 pm |
English Conversation With Bob and Tom Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:30 pm |
Yoga for Everyone Through body awareness, movement, and breath, you will be guided on how to bring your body, mind, and spirit back into balance for overall well-being. All levels are welcome. Generously funded by Friends... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
American Red Cross Blood Drive We are hosting an American Red Cross blood drive. We encourage donors to roll up their sleeve and help save lives with us. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
How To Do Hands-Only CPR Right? Come by to Learn Could you save someone’s life in case of cardiac arrest? Would you know what to do until help arrives? Learning the chest compression component... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 1:30 pm |
Book Club Join us as we read, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women: A Novel by Lisa See - 2023 - 352 pages. - Sent into an arranged marriage, Tan Yunxian, forbidden to continue her work as a midwife-in-training as well as see... |
In Person & Online Chatsworth Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 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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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 2:00 pm |
Crochet Club Join us if you crochet or want to learn to crochet! Open to all ages and levels of experience. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
End of Summer Party Join us on the patio for an end of summer party with games, refreshments, and prizes.All ages welcome. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Join other chess players for some serious fun! A parent or guardian must accompany children. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crochet Circle Please join our crochet circle led by our experienced crochet instructor, Julie. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fiber Arts Social Work on your current project with like-minded fiber artists. Supplies and sewing machines are available for use.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Health Matters Book Club Join us on Zoom and share a health book or article you are reading. We discuss a wide range of health topics, including: healthy eating and cook books, mental health, aging, exercise, and... |
Online Pacoima Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 4:00 pm |
Sound Bath & Energy Healing Sound bathing is a form of meditation, a massage for your brain, using crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes and other modalities. All are welcome! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Computer Practice Learning Circle Practice basic computer skills. You can practice by yourself or you can with an instructor. Computers available to use at the library.Practique con la computadora. Puede... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Book Club - "Les Miserables" Join us as we read and discuss the Oxford Library's classic Les Miserables, retold by Jennifer Bassett. The weekly book club will be guided... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Regency Era Dance Class Be whisked back in time and learn an elegant and fun dance routine set to music focusing on movement from the Regency Era, the time period seen in Jane Austen’s novels including Pride and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2024 12:15 pm |
Friends of the Palms Rancho Park Branch Library Meeting Join your friends and neighbors who help support our library with programming, materials, and fundraising. Meetings are held in-person and... |
In Person & Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
HIV Screening The Black AIDS Institute will be on hand to provide free HIV tests to anyone 13 years of age and older. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Urban Line Dancing Soul or urban line dances such as the wobble, cupid shuffle, cha cha slide, zydeco slide, biker's shuffle, or booty call are similar to country line dances except they use soul, funk, r&b, gospel... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Dog Parade Calling all friendly Wilshire dogs! Join us for a dog parade through and around the library. If you don't have a dog that's okay too! Please come view the parade and help us vote on the best dogs in show.The parade... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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 |