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Thu, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
End of The Summer Reading Party Come celebrate another fun year of Summer Reading!Enjoy:MusicYummy treatsBoard gamesEveryone is welcome. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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 08, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Basic Computer Class Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. You can practice on your own, or you can work with an instructor. Computers are... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together! Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Valley Street Smarts People ages 11 - 24 are invited to join the Tarzana Treatment Center and learn how to live a joyful, drug-free life. Snacks will be provided. |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Henna Art With Manjushree Nomulwar Join us and Henna artist Khushboo Manchanda to learn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste and its application, and leave with... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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, Aug 08, 2024 6:00 pm |
Cursive Handwriting for Adults Do you want to learn how to write in cursive letters and refine your writing style? Increase learning through better brain function, improve your fine motor skills, and impress... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 2024 10:00 am |
Mindfulness Meditation Feeling stressed? Join us for virtual mindfulness meditation.Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Creative Crochet Come make a beginner-friendly crochet project with textile artist Julie in the Koreatown Media Lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Stress Management Workshop A mindfulness stress management workshop is designed to teach participants techniques for reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being through mindfulness practices.This workshop... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2024 12:00 pm |
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the current events nonfiction book club. Upcoming meetings: July 12: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening Join us for a monthly movie screening! Currently scheduled titles are: Friday, July 12: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Friday, August 9: Challengers |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 2024 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: "Challengers" Join us for our Second Friday of the Month Movie Event! This month, we will be screening Challengers (2024, R). Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Aug 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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, Aug 10, 2024 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 9:30 am to 10:00 am |
Valley Plaza Friends Monthly Meeting Join us for our monthly Friends of the Valley Plaza Library meeting. We welcome new members! |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Live out your cottagecore daydreams and slow down to take a break by joining the next meeting of Studio City Teen Council's California Native Plant Club. Each meeting features a... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2024 11:00 am |
Saturday Book Discussion Join us for wide-ranging conversations. Copies are available at reference and as ebooks. This is our second year reading off of the New York Times "100 Notable Books" of the year.November 2... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 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... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 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 10, 2024 12:00 pm |
Fun and Relaxation With Watercolors Embark on a captivating artistic journey where creativity meets relaxation. Led by watercolor artist and illustrator, Roxsy Lin, you will discover the essentials... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2024 1:00 pm |
End of Summer Ice Cream Party & Craft Summer Reading Challenge officially winds down on August 10. It's been ten weeks of nothing but fun and reading. Turn in your... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumplings Workshop Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of these delicious... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Fabio Zini Grammy-nominated Argentinian guitarist Fabio Zini showcases South American tango music, as well as some of his original compositions. As part of the program, he will be... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Strange Interlude Come be dazzled by the musical performance of the extraordinary duo Strange Interlude with Lily Press on harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein on cello.This program was made possible with the generous support of... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 10, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Anime Your Way Join animation artist Carlos Nieto as he teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch (no matter what your drawing level). All materials will be provided.Carlos is a former layout... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |