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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Myrle 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,... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor/ Tutores Sin Cita Walk-In tutors assist learners one-on-one for 20 minutes each during a two-hour volunteer session. Walk-In Tutors help learners on a first-come, first-served basis... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 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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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Know Your Rights: Foreclosure Prevention With Public Counsel This presentation from Public Counsel will focus on the basics of the foreclosure process. It will provide homeowners with... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic Night Join us for our weekly Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. Program... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 6:00 pm |
Círculo de Lectores ¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Estan invitados a participar en el Círculo de Lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 6:00 pm |
Center Theatre Group Presenta: El Traficante de Historias El Traficante de Historias de Charlie Round. Dirigido por Javier Balderas.Emilio es un hombre que se dedica a vender pequeños... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances Español |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 6:30 pm |
Meditation Workshop With Doug Frankel Join us on Zoom for The Life-Changing Power of Meditation Meditation can have physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits. When we meditate, we become relaxed and... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 6:30 pm |
Harry S. Truman Speaking: Part Two Arnold Weiss will share more of the 33rd president's wit and wisdom from speeches, stories, and quips. Truman's words are still timely as he touched on many topics that... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Wed, Oct 23, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion. We will be talking about Anatomy of a Fall (2023).In the French Alps, a man falls to his death under... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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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Thu, Oct 24, 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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Thu, Oct 24, 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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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 11:00 am |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening to and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 11:30 am to 12:50 pm |
Art and Writing Class (Intermediate Level) With Megha This class will teach adult learners about art and improve their critical thinking and writing skills. Adult learners will also practice... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Get fit and meet new friends learning line dances on your lunch break. We will learn new and old dances to various styles, including country, disco, Latin, soul, and more. All levels are welcome. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour working on them and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a brain disorder, usually resulting from a stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. The Aphasia Book Club is free and open to all... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers with... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 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... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tommy Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Get quick help in topics like English conversation, filling out forms, computer questions, resume building, reading and writing, and more. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:00 pm |
Book Discussion Join us for this community-led book discussion of George Eliot's Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life. Published in serialized installments of eight books from Dec. 1871 to Dec. 1872, it is now widely... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:30 pm |
Thursday Afternoon Matinee Argyle: A reclusive author who writes espionage novels about a secret agent and a global spy syndicate realizes the plot of the new book she's writing starts to mirror real-world... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Mar Vista Writing Club Are you passionate about writing or looking for a creative outlet? Our club invites adults of all ages and backgrounds to come together and explore their creativity through writing prompts.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 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. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Covered CA Outreach and Enrollment Certified Covered California Enrollment Counselors will be at the library to meet you face-to-face to discuss and explain your health coverage options. They can also help... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 2:30 pm |
Neighborhood Sing All voices are welcome, no singing experience is required. Hosted by Urban Voices. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Patrons will learn how to:Use and borrow LAPL’s e-media.Set up an email account.Operate tablet, or phone.Learn basic computer skills |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Introduction to Online Security Learn crucial facts and practical steps to keep your personal online information private, safe and secure.No advance registration required. All classes are held on a first-come... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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. |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Poetry Workshop Step by step hands-on instructions to awaken creativity in all ages by Alice Pero, Poet Laureate of Sunland-Tujunga.Ms. Pero is an experienced teacher with a hands-on approach that inter-relates the arts... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Painting and Public Speaking for Adults In this four-week Learning Circle, adults will learn about the basics of painting through short videos and handouts and talk about their art in oral or written... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 2024 3:30 pm |
Family Movie Day: "Coco" Join us for a free movie screening of Coco. Popcorn will be served! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Vegan Sushi Join Dr. Acooba Scott for a demonstration of how to make vegan sushi and a discussion of how vegan food is nutritious, delicious, fun, and easy to make. You will get to try the... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bilingualism Community Talks Join us for Bilingualism Community Talks in partnership with UC Irvine, Keck Medicine of USC, HABLA, and Bilingualism Matters. October 10: Communication in Two Languages - Explore... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning, Student Success English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Enchanting Halloween: A Family Magic Extravaganza Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting, a magic show, and a chance to meet your local firefighter and police officers! |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 24, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
INCA, The Peruvian Ensemble INCA offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. Their performance includes music and dances from the native Incas (Andean style),... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |