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Sat, Oct 19, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm |
Election Special: The Musings of Harry Truman Part 3 by Arnold Weiss Don't worry if you missed parts 1 and 2, you will still enjoy part 3 of this amazing series. Master storyteller,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 19, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Organic Home Gardening For Families Learn how to convert your backyard space into an edible oasis that promotes biodiversity through organic practices. Participants will get to take home seeds, planting pots... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Sun, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Koreaworld - A Cookbook Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard as they take an insider’s look at the exciting evolution of Korean food through stories of chefs and home cooks... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sun, Oct 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
Pop-Up Book Making Feeling crafty? Want to tell a story? Why not satisfy both cravings? Join us and learn how to make simple pop-up books.This program is meant for adults & teens. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Travel Town StoryWalk: Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis Venture to Travel Town to explore Los Angeles' railroad history and read about one of the first female railroad engineers, Olive... |
Offsite | Kids, Adults |
STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Confidence & Conquering Your Job Hunt Workshop Looking for a job but hitting a wall with the application process? Submitting application after application but not getting anywhere? Getting... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 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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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
LA Saves LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club: Before We Say Goodbye Join us for a conversation about Before We Say Goodbye, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Before We Say Goodbye, is the fourth novel in the internationally bestselling Before... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2024 11:30 am |
English as a Second Language Class With Leoisee This class teaches emerging and beginner learners the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills needed to engage in conversation with other... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2024 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Voter Registration Drive Stop by the library to register to vote and check on your voter registration status. Play Voter Jeopardy with representatives from the League of Women Voters and other community members. Get... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Games English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 12:00 pm |
Community Ofrenda Please join us in honoring our community's lost loved ones. Contribute by adding to the altar or visit to pay tribute. Por favor únase a nosotros en honor a los queridos perdidos de nuestra comunidad... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English, Español |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
L.A. County Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 The LA County Department of Public Health will be available to administer the updated 2024-2025 Flu vaccine.Before your appointment:If you have health... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Health Clinic Free The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification is required. Services include: Wound care and... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 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.For more information... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LA Saves LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smartphone help, resume building, studying for the citizenship test, and more. This program is on a... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 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 |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 3:30 pm |
La Strada Movie Showing When Gelsomina (Giulietta Masina), a naive young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampano (Anthony Quinn) to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English, Italian |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Class For Beginners This class is for beginner learners. You will learn and practice vocabulary, letter sounds, and fluency skills that will help you in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Esta clase... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
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 |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building, studying for the citizenship test, and more. This program is on a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk in Tutoring for Adults 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,... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Workshop on Repujado With Miriam Quezada Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Love Begins at Breakfast Join Dr. Acooba Scott for a fun cooking demonstration. When Grandma said breakfast was the most important meal of the day, she knew what she was talking about... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-inTutoring Adults are invited to work with a literacy tutor for 15-20 minutes at a time, for assistance with reading, writing, and English conversation. This free service is available on a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutoring sessions are back! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to answer questions about English spelling, pronunciation, writing, conversation, and math skills. Sessions are open to... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 5:00 pm |
Election & Civic Engagement Learning Circle Join us for an entirely nonpartisan Election & Civic Engagement Learning Circle tailored to California. This series is perfect for first-time... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration is needed. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 5:30 pm |
Watch and Talk With Goldie Americans often speak fast and use confusing expressions and slang. Watching and discussing TV and film is an effective and fun way to improve your comprehension and communication in modern... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 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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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club Practice English conversation in our Book Club every week with others who love books! The book club will provide you with extra motivation to practice reading, listening, and discussing in English each week. Expand... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 6:00 pm |
Gentle Yoga With Kanica Suy Join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch and meditate. Bring your own mat (required) and water, and optional props. All levels are welcome.Now four... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 21, 2024 6:00 pm |
Music Documentary: Sidelining the Sidemen (and Women) Join us for a screening of the music documentary Sidelining the Sidemen (and Women), followed by a Q... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film, Music & Performances English |