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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
The Book Bridge: Connecting Generations Through Literature Join us for a panel of three Ghanaian authors as they discuss how writers like them can help reconnect children to their culture.... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Authors English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Feldenkrais: Awareness through Movement Join local teacher Beverly for Awareness Through Movement classes (based on The Feldenkrais Method). The teacher will give you verbal cues (with your eyes closed... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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. To make your life changing appointment, log on to... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Cedars-Sinai Health Fair/Feria de salud Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai Community Health Improvement will be offering a free health screening event for everyone. The event will consist of blood pressure, glucose and... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
All About Trademarks Learn about trademarks and how to use the Trademark Search tool with our patent and trademark librarian! |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join us for a presentation by Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible robot creations and learn about the engineering... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Author Shari Emami, Breaking Free From Pain Holistic health practitioner & award-winning author Shari Emami talks about her journey managing and healing fibromyalgia. Shari is a holistic... |
In Person & Online Cahuenga Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Film Screening: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" Join us for a screening of the film Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Workshop With Seville Michelle Students will use candy to learn the basics of jewelry making and they will create candy accessories with the instruction of jewelry designer Seville... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Vietnamese spring rolls are filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 2024 4:00 pm |
Easy Painted Rocks Come learn how to paint rocks to decorate your garden, give as gifts, or just place anywhere to brighten your day! All supplies provided. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2024 6:00 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Mystery book discussion is back and online. Join us for an engaging conversation about these books.March 27, 2024: Glory Be by Danielle ArceneauxApril 24, 2024: The Thursday Murder Club by... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2024 1:30 pm |
Film Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall Join us on Zoom to discuss the 2023 award-winning film Anatomy of a Fall.Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their son Daniel live a secluded life in a remote town in the French... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 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 4:30 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 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 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 |