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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Body, Mind & Spirit Reiki Come learn about Reiki and experience the flow of the REIKI energy system. "The whole person—Body, Mind & Spirit—possesses great wisdom of self-healing. Often, however, this wisdom... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Chinese for Beginners Join our Chinese for Beginners class and learn how to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes weekly two-hour sessions designed for beginners. Sign up today! |
Online Central Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Otomi Art Class For Adults Otomi art is a traditional embroidery technique from the Otomi people of Mexico's central plateau that involves hand-sewing stylized designs onto existing fabrics. The designs are often... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Jungle Cruise In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a tree with healing properties. As Frank and Lily search the... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Workshop: Google Docs Our Cybernaut will teach a computer workshop about how to use Google Docs. This workshop will make you more comfortable with navigating, creating, and saving your documents to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Technology Assistance The Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Friends of the Studio City Library Book Sale The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Los Angeles Libros Festival La sexta edición de Los Angeles Libros Festival ofrecerá una entretenida programación con cuentacuentos, conciertos, autores, talleres, libros y... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 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 free.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Shanghai Love Layne Wong is a novelist and author of the book Shanghai Love, a historical fiction novel about an unlikely love between a Chinese herbalist and a Jewish refugee in Shanghai during World War II. Wong is an... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Mexican Art of Repujado Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out drawings, creating... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Get Ready for Fall and Winter Edibles Learn how to sow seeds from your summer crop, transplant seedlings, and get ready for seasonal edibles. All with less water and more crops! Emi Carvell will share all... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:35 am |
Book Discussion of Circe by Madeline Miller Please join us for a lively discussion of Circe by Madeline Miller, right after yoga class at 11:35 am. We'll enjoy coffee and snacks.Borrow the book... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 12:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Creating Art as an Immigrant With Lorena Lourenco The workshop will explore how immigrant stories have evolved from The Visitor and Sicario to Persepolis and... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Opera Singers Marco and Marie Live in Concert at Platt Tenor Marco Lozano and Soprano Marie Stevens are teaming up to perform for us live in concert at the Platt Library. The duo will be... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Power of Chinatown With Laureen D. Hom Join us for an engaging event featuring author Laureen D. Hom, who will discuss her recently published book, The Power of Chinatown: Searching for Spatial Justice in... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto The program starts with an exciting breaking, aka breakdance performance, followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Decorative Sacred Heart Sewing Craft Create your very own sacred heart in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. Participants will learn a variety of hand stitch techniques and contstruct an ornamental hanging... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Into the River of Angels Author George R. Wolfe discusses and shares passages from his latest Young Adult novel, Into the River of Angels, which is about the endangered Los Angeles River. Wolfe will also be accompanied by his... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm |
Open Mic Poetry Share your original poems, lyrics, spoken word, or just enjoy listening. Each poet will have five minutes to read an original work. If you wish to read, sign up when you arrive.Our featured speaker will be... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Breakdance Class and Performance Join us for a breakdancing demo. The program starts with exciting breaking, aka breakdance performance, followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 2024 2:00 pm |
The 1960's Civil Rights and Peace Movements in Pictures Celebrated photographer Francesco Da Vinci will showcase his work documenting the tumultuous and historic 1960s civil rights... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Miriam's Garden Join us for "Miriam's Garden," a poetry reading series highlighting poets living and working in Los Angeles.This month we feature Iván Salinas (@el_ivanooo), Mike Sonksen (@mikethepoetla) and... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. Email ayosco@lapl.org with questions or for participation details. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 28, 2024 3:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment. Meetings include a writing prompt/exercise, snacks, and a rollicking good time!... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sun, Sep 29, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Friends of the Robertson Branch Library Recruitment Meeting Would you like to make an impact on your community? Learn more about the Friends of the Robertson Branch Library.Friends... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sun, Sep 29, 2024 2:00 pm |
Sunday Movie Join us for a screening of the first Mission Impossible (1996) movie. "On a mission to find crucial computer information, secret agent Ethan Hunt is framed for the deaths of his espionage team; he then must flee... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 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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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from The Ecco Anthology of Contemporary American Short Fiction (HarperCollins,... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 10:30 am |
Monday Adult Seated Exercises Join us for Adult Seated Exercises in the Community Room. Meet a new friend and have some fun exercising. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 10:30 am |
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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Vinyasa Yoga Flow Vinyasa Flow Yoga focuses on flow, breathing, and connection all of which reduce stress and improve general health. A yoga class for all levels! Mats provided and rsvp is encouraged (class is capped at... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 11:30 am |
Monday Adult Seated Exercises Join us for Adult Seated Exercises in the Community Room. Meet new friends and get exercise in the beautiful confines of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 30, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Microcréditos SBA 101 ¿Necesitas un micropréstamo de menos de $50,000? ¿No estás seguro de qué hacer o cómo conseguir uno? Únete a nosotros para una sesión informativa y consulta con un representante de SBA quién... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances Español |
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Mon, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Italian Conversation Group Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Italian |
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Mon, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
LA County Vaccine Clinic The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will be available to administer (10) Flu and (5) COVID-19 vaccines. Service is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Please... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |