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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 3:00 pm |
September Book Discussion: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Join our monthly book discussion, held on the second Saturday of each month. The discussion will be led by a different member of our staff and the book... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 3:00 pm |
Harry S. Truman Speaking: Speeches, Stories and Quips From the 33rd President Arnie Weiss presents the musings, wit, and wisdom of America's 33rd President, Harry S. Truman.... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 3:00 pm |
Author Reading: John O'Kane John O'Kane will present a selection from A Venice Sextet, his recently published collection of short stories set against the backdrop of this community’s unique culture and... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Family Play Day Join us for an afternoon of play time for the whole family! We will have toys, puppets, and board games available for everyone to play with. Meet new friends in your community. All ages are welcome to... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 3:30 pm |
Get Ready for Kindergarten: Talk and Play Help your little one prepare to start school with our Get Ready for Kindergarten storytime. This program will feature stories and songs focusing on talk and... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 4:00 pm |
Beginner French Conversation Club If you are learning French, come and enjoy a friendly, stress-free platform to practice it. Bring your French-English/English-French dictionary, pen, and notepad. This... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 4:00 pm |
How to Create Your Own Henna Designs Learn the trade secrets of creating beautiful henna designs from a professional henna artist. For ages 11 years and older. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Sunday Concert: Fiato Quartet Westwood Library's Quartet-in-Residence, the Fiato Quartet, brings us an intriguing concert titled American Harmonies, celebrating the work of African-American composers in American... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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 16, 2024 10:00 am |
Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Kids' Take Home Craft: Luchador Masks Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a take-home craft. Learn about the history of Lucha Libre and create your own mask and wrestling character! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Please join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our children's librarian. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Welcome to Baby and Toddler Storytime with Miss Luz!Together we will develop our literacy skills by listening to stories, songs and play. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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 16, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime for children ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers. |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club: Lady Tan's Circle of Women Join us for a conversation about Lady Tan's Circle of Women, by Lisa See. An immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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 |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
Otomi Painting Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and use acrylic paint on canvas, drawing inspiration from the traditional Otomi embroidery patterns. All materials will be provided. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Student Zone Homework Helper Join us for Student Zone! Get support from our Homework Helper:Assistance with homework and school researchFree printingAccess to school supplies for assignments and... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 2:30 pm |
Read With a STAR: Diana Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Diana. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK: Read with a Therapy Dog Children can build their confidence and practice their reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dogs Vida and Juliette. Early through advanced readers are welcome to... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Computer Assistance Our Cybernaut Jorge 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 is... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Homework Helper Join us for Student Zone! Need help? Ask our experienced tutor who is available to help you with your homework.Help includes:Assistance with homework and school researchFree... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Healthy Cooking With Acooba Scott Join us for a demonstration of how to make delicious and nutritious vegan sushi. We'll explore the benefits of plant-based eating for both personal health and the environment.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2024 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm |
Mid-Autumn Festival Stories and Crafts Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with stories about mooncakes and a craft on the phases of the moon. This program is for children of all ages and their families. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 2024 3:30 pm |
Stand and Deliver Los Angeles high school teacher Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos) is being hassled by tough students like Angel Guzman (Lou Diamond Phillips). But Jaime is also pressured by his bosses, who want him... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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 |