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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 3:00 pm |
We Love L.A. Book Club We Love L.A. Book Club examines books and authors that weave the diversity and rich history of our city into their works. The selection for September is L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Libby and Online Library Catalog Workshop Learn how to use and navigate the Libby app and the online catalog from a Cybernaut. |
Palisades Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Scrabble Join us in a game of Scrabble. Improve your vocabulary, have some fun, and get to know fellow word lovers. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Upcycle Your T-Shirt Workshop Bring in a t-shirt to upcycle! We will be "punkifying" old shirts by cutting and adding embellishments. Presented with generous support by Center Theatre Group Community... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Washi Tape Notebooks Join us in the children's area to decorate a notebook with colorful Japanese paper tape. Free. All supplies provided. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mixed Media Mobiles Crafting Program Join us for an afternoon craft with mixed-media artist Jennifer G. Morgan! Participants will use a range of mixed media materials to create a hanging mobile that... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Mental Health Information Table The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health will have an information table at the Sun Valley Branch Library. Stop by and learn about mental health resources and ask... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 4:35 pm |
Computer Assistance Our Cybernaut Jesus 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Enhance your English skills through engaging activities that involve speaking practice. Improve your vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. ¡Mejore su inglés! Practique hablar... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Poetry Night Celebrate the power of words with the Adult Literacy program, as our City of Seasons' participants read their own work in the Mark Taper Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of poems,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 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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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 5:30 pm |
Writing Group This group offers time to focus on your writing while providing accountability and encouragement to help you keep moving forward with your projects. We are looking for writers to bring their... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: The Forever War With Guest Joe Haldeman The Sci-Fi Short Story Club is taking a break from short stories and reading one of the great SF novels with the author in tow!... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Harry Truman: Speeches, Stories & Quips With Arnold Weiss Arnold Weiss presents the musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, who served as the U.S. President from 1945... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection:October 24: Dear America by Jose Antonio VargasNovember 21: The Measure by Nikki ErlickDecember 19: None of This is True by Lisa... |
In Person & Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
L.A.'s Legendary and Landmark Restaurants, 1897-1946: Exhibition Opening Join us for light refreshments and brief remarks as we celebrate the new exhibition L.A... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Harry S. Truman Speaking: Speeches, Stories and Quips From the 33rd President - Part 2 Arnie Weiss presents even more musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Instructor-led Mindful Meditation Join us for a free monthly meditation session on the fourth Friday of the month.Please note the October session will take place on Friday, October 18. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Debbi 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,... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Awareness Through Movement Lessons: Feldenkrais Method Beverly will teach introductory Awareness Through Movement lessons based upon the Feldenkrais Method. There... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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, 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 |