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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar.
Fairfax Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Teen Advisory Council
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours by joining Teen Council!Teen Council meets in the library's Teen Area and is open to anyone aged 11-19.Please email Deborah at deborah.bramwell@...
Mar Vista Branch Library Teens Volunteer Engagement

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Preschool Storytime
Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm
International Dot Day – Mixing Colors | Día Internacional del Punto: Mezclando colores
Be part of the growing global community of creativity champions to move...
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM

English, Español
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Teen Council Meeting
Make a difference at your library. Gain leadership skills, make new friends, and plan fun events.Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join our Teen Council group and earn volunteer credit for...
Westwood Branch Library Teens Volunteer Engagement

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm
Celebrate Autumn With Our Creation
Create your colorful butterflies with your hands.
Pacoima Branch Library Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Family Storytime and Crafts
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy storytime and unleash your creativity with our exciting crafts activities.
Sylmar Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm
LED Tissue Paper Flowers
Learn about the basics of circuits by adding a light to a tissue paper flower.Parent or caregiver participation encouraged.
Lincoln Heights Branch Library Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Learn how you can give back to your community, earn service credit, and build experience for college applications and future employment. Students interested in volunteering at the North...
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library Teens Volunteer Engagement

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Rainbow Scratch Art
Use your imagination to create using scratch art! Using a wooden stick and some scratch art paper, participants will reveal a colorful drawing. 
Malabar Branch Library Kids Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Glass Bead Magnets
Craft your own personalized magnet!
Sun Valley Branch Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:15 pm
Lo-Fi Thursday Teen Lounge
Join our Teen Council for chill music, tasty snacks and a chance to unplug and just vibe. We'll listen to vinyl records, have supplies for quick and simple crafts and journals if you...
Fairfax Branch Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances

English
Thu, Sep 12, 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
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:30 pm
Read With STAR Volunteers
Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.
Lake View Terrace Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Teen Anime/Manga Club
Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join our Anime/Manga Club led by O. Service. For this session, we will be searching the entire library for hidden Dragon Balls in a Library scavenger hunt. Search...
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Book Clubs

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
4:30 pm
Homework Help
Do you need help with homework? Do you need school supplies to complete your homework? Would you like to print for free? Great! Come to our branch for homework help. Our tutors are here to assist. For students...
Lake View Terrace Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English, Español
Thu, Sep 12, 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
Thu, Sep 12, 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
Thu, Sep 12, 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
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
6:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Join Game Masters, Jack and Shannon, on a six-session journey through the magical library of Candlekeep! Adults only. Please note: this event will take place at Westchester Branch...
Playa Vista Branch Library Adults Games

English
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
7:00 pm
Santa Monica Pier: America's Last Great Pleasure Pier
Santa Monica Pier historian Jim Harris brings together a commemorative collection of colorful artwork, fascinating history, and...
Los Feliz Branch Library Adults Authors, Lectures

English
Friday, September 13, 2024
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cybernauts: Fundamentos de Computación
Unase con nuestra Cybernaut y conozca los conceptos básicos de la computación como, las partes del ratón,el teclado y como se usan las computadoras para nuestro...
Granada Hills Branch Library Adults, Seniors Computers & Technology

Español
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
12:00 pm
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club
Join us on the second Friday of every month for the current events nonfiction book club. Upcoming meetings: July 12: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan...
Studio City Branch Library Adults Book Clubs

English
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Movie Screening
Join us for a monthly movie screening! Currently scheduled titles are: Friday, July 12: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Friday, August 9: Challengers
Northridge Branch Library Adults Film

English
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Movie Screening: "Damaged"
Join us for our Second Friday of the Month Movie Event! This month, we will be screening Damaged (2024, R). When a sadistic murderer surfaces in Scotland, terrified local...
Northridge Branch Library Adults, Seniors Film

English
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Read With STAR Volunteer Hallie
Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Hallie.Take home a free book after reading with Hallie three times.
Granada Hills Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
French Conversation Group
Come practice your language skills with other French speakers in this free-flowing conversational program.
Online
Westwood Branch Library
Adults Language Learning

French
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
STAR Stories With Brauna
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library.
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
STAR Reader: Ruby
Children are invited to come into our library to read with our Volunteer STAR Reader, Ruby.And guess what? When children read with our STAR Reader three times, they receive a free book to take home, read...
Echo Park Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Fri, Sep 13, 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
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Sat, Sep 14, 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
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
9:30 am to 10:00 am
Valley Plaza Friends Monthly Meeting
Join us for our monthly Friends of the Valley Plaza Library meeting. We welcome new members!
Valley Plaza Branch Library Adults Volunteer Engagement

English
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Crank-In: Learn How to Knit With a Circular Knitting Machine
Join us for our fall "Crank-In."Come by and learn how to use a sock knitting machine or a round knitter, such as an Addi or Sentra-...
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library Kids, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
10:00 am to 11:00 am
California Native Plant Club
Live out your cottagecore daydreams and slow down to take a break by joining the next meeting of Studio City Teen Council's California Native Plant Club. Each meeting features a...
Studio City Branch Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Sat, Sep 14, 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
Sat, Sep 14, 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
Sat, Sep 14, 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...
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library Adults, Seniors Adult Literacy, Language Learning

English
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Constructing a Gastronomy of Italy: Cuisine and Change (Culinary Historians of Southern California)
What is Italian cuisine? That seems like an easy question;...
Central Library Adults Authors, Lectures

English
Sat, Sep 14, 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
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Coding for Kids
Teen volunteers show kids how to use programming techniques to code their own programs. Ages 5 and up. Bring-Your-Own-Laptop recommended.
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library Kids Computers & Technology

English

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