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Wed, Sep 04, 2024 10:00 am |
Writing Class With Nancy, Robin, Judy and Harry This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Secrets to Starting Your Own Business or Franchise Are you thinking about starting a business or franchise and don’t know how to get started? In this presentation with Page Nicol, an... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 2024 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm |
Fantastic Films Virtual Discussion: "Neptune Frost" (2021) Fantastic Films is a monthly virtual lunchtime chat where attendees discuss selections ranging from sci-fi, horror... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 2024 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Tryout Cart Did you know the Watts Branch has a Tech Tryout Cart?The cart will display a selection of devices for the community to try out (i.e. ipad mini, Fire Tablet; Samsung Galaxy Phone).You can also bring your... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Sep 04, 2024 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 1:30 pm |
Book Club This month's read is The Sanatorium: a novel by Sarah Pearse - 2012 - 390 pages. - A detective must uncover the dark history of a luxury hotel in the Alps if she has any hope of stopping the deaths that won... |
In Person & Online Chatsworth Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Computer Assistance Our Cybernaut Jorge is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using our library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smart phone, and more. This service is... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Learn to Crochet a Bowl Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a bowl during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher Julie. Once completed, you can take your bowl home! All... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 4:00 pm |
Good Trouble Reading Group: Chinese Poetry Join Dr. Andrea Liss on Zoom for our next Good Trouble Reading Group. We’ll be discussing a selection of Chinese poetry from the anthologies... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor/ Tutores Sin Cita Walk-In tutors assist learners one-on-one for 20 minutes each during a two-hour volunteer session. Walk-In Tutors help learners on a first-come, first-served basis... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 2024 6:00 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop With Tony DuShane Join us for a free writer’s workshop presented by UCLA instructor Tony DuShane, screenwriter of the film Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk, based on his... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 2024 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and clear question prepared in advance. Log in to... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Sep 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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Thu, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 2024 11:30 am to 12:50 pm |
Art and Writing Class (Intermediate Level) With Megha This class will teach adult learners about art and improve their critical thinking and writing skills. Adult learners will also practice... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 2024 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Tryout Cart Did you know the Watts Branch has a Tech Tryout Cart?The cart will display a selection of devices for the community to try out (i.e. ipad mini, Fire Tablet; Samsung Galaxy Phone).You can also bring your... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Thu, Sep 05, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 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... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 2024 1:00 pm |
First Thursday Film: "Poor Things" (2023) Join us for a screening of Poor Things (2023).Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 2024 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tommy Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 2024 1:30 pm |
Film Discussion: 20 Feet From Stardom Join us on Zoom to discuss the 2013 Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. They are the voices behind the greatest Rock, Pop, and R... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 05, 2024 2:00 pm |
Film Screening: Arthur the King (2024, PG-13) Join us the first Thursday of every month when we crank up the projector and show a movie. First up is Arthur the King (2024, PG-13). Based on a true story... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Sep 05, 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 |