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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Coding for Kids Eric, a Teen Council member, will host a drop-in hour where kids can learn the basics of coding! Kids will learn how to use different programming techniques on Scratch to create programs on their own. This fun... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 10:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten: Brain and Body Help your little one prepare to start school with our Get Ready for Kindergarten storytime. This program will feature stories and songs focusing on the brain... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00 am |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration is required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00 am to 11:40 am |
Zumba Kids Calling all Kids! Join us for Zumba, fun and exercise. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Healthy Brain Habits: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's Interested in tips for keeping your brain healthy? Learn from Alzheimer's Los Angeles about age-related changes in memory and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
College Admission Secrets Nobody's Talking About From crafting attention-grabbing essays to strategically showcasing your accomplishments, join us to gather insider insights that have... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 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 17, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 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 Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Organic Gardening: Tomato Mania! Sow seeds with organic eco-pots. Plus, see some popular and easy-to-grow fall edibles and colorful flowers. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Get Ready for College - How to Write a Winning College Essay Join us as we reveal the secrets to crafting exceptional Ivy League admissions essays. We will also share valuable insights and... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 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 17, 2024 1:30 pm |
Talleres de Salud Mental Talleres solo en Espanol/Workshops are only in Spanish. Courtesy of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health.augusto 17: Comprendiendo los Trastornos de neurodesarrollo y el rol de los... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness Español |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 2:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! This program is designed for children ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Summer Reading Completion Party Be a VIP at the Sylmar Branch by bringing in your completed summer reading game board to sign up for the party. There will be crafts, games, snacks and prizes. Be there for the... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 2:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Toni Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) Wilhelm (Laurence Harvey) and Jacob Grimm (Karl Boehm) are writing a historical manuscript for a local duke (Oscar Homolka... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Essential CPR Training Join us as Red Cross Certified Instructor Phon Tran teaches Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) instruction. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 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 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Premiere Screening: Projecting L.A. 2024 Please join us for a screening of Projecting L.A. 2024, a 60-minute video showing compelling street photography and powerful... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
The Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Experience marine life up-close and personal. Live tidepool animals include sea stars, sea urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Libby eMedia Class Learn how to download and read electronic books (ebooks) and listen to audiobooks using Libby, a free app. Bring your own device (smartphone, Kindle, iPad, etc.) for a hands-on class to learn all... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Aug 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group will be reading materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's current challenge list. For current titles,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Aug 18, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Strong Words - Endless L.A. Summer Strong Words, the favorite "Storytelling for Grown-Ups" show of Silver Lake and Atwater Village, recently toasted 13 years and 100 shows... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Kids' Take Home Craft: My Summer Zines! Tell the story of your summer vacation with a zine! Pick up a take-home packet from the Hyde Park Branch and draw, write, cut, and paste with art from our zine packet or your own... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays and stories!*There will be no storytime 9/30, 10/5, and 10/14 due to library closure. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Super Duper Storytime Storytime is back at Wilshire! Join us for stories, songs and dances. Geared for babies and toddlers, but all children are welcome. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Francesca Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Francesca. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR volunteer three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Vision to Learn Free eye exams will be conducted on site for youths ages 4-18. Appointments are recommended but not required. If perscription glasses are needed, they will also be provided free of charge. There are no income... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 19, 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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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for songs, stories, and fingerplays for little ones. This storytime is best for our younger readers, including toddlers and pre-schoolers. We'll have time to play after each storytime. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Writers Group Calling all writers! Get those creative juices flowing and join our writers group as everyone shares their work and gives feedback.This group mostly meets in person, but email rbrtsn@lapl.org if you'd prefer to... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Gwyn Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Gwyn. Visit four times and take home a free book. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club: The Elegance of a Hedgehog Join us for a conversation about The Elegance of the Hedgehog, by Muriel Barbery. The phenomenal New York Times bestseller that “explores the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Virtual Toddler Storytime Join us for an interactive, music-filled, early literacy storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program is 25 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by show... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 11:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 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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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, and understanding and interpreting information on the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Mandarin Chinese Class Learn Chinese with our experienced instructor. This class is for beginners. |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning Chinese |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate to... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 19, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class / Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |