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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Introduction to California Native Plants Learn all about California Native Plants with Emi Carvell our UC Master Gardener. Unlike Emi's usual programs, this will not be hands on. Emi will be joined by... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 12:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Fun & Relaxation With Watercolors Embark on a captivating artistic journey where creativity meets relaxation. Led by watercolor artist and illustrator Roxsy Lin, you will... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Garden Tour Take an hour-long tour through Central Library's gardens. Your docent guide will share stories about the gardens as they were originally designed in 1926 and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Friends of the Jefferson Branch Library are having a book sale. Find gently used books for gifts or for yourself. Cash and Venmo accepted. All sales support the... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Natalie Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: The Saver Fern sets out to fight for life on her own terms after her mother's sudden death. However, she soon learns that she needs community more than money to survive. (89 min.)This screening... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Hazards From Space: How Our Planet Can Defend Itself From Asteroids and Comets The presentation explores background and a historical overview of the impact threat posed... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Vieness Piano Duo Live in Concert The Vieness Piano Duo, composed of pianists Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, is a husband and wife piano team who have enthralled audiences on three continents with... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly tabletop gaming gathering. Adult and teen players at all experience levels are invited to enjoy the artistry and delight of modern... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Learn About the Scotland Bagpipes Join John MacLean Allan as he gives a brief history of this unique instrument and how its usage influenced the culture and tradition of... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Sleeping Beauty Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) curses Princess Aurora (Mary Costa) to die on her 16th birthday. Thanks to Aurora's guardian fairies (Verna... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
FOCAL Award Ceremony Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2024 FOCAL Award to Cookies & Milk by Shawn Amos. Mr. Amos will talk about his writing process and the inspiration... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 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... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 2:00 pm |
Kimono Show and Dressing Demonstration Enjoy a demonstration of different kinds of kimono and obi, presented by the L.A. kimono club. The audience will also learn a Kimono dressing dance set to music,... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic Join us in-person or via Zoom for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. |
In Person & Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
Armenian Dance With Tom Bozigian / Հայկական պար Թոմ Պոզիկյանի հետ Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Armenian |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:00 pm |
How Poems Are Put Together Timothy Steele is the author of All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing: An Explanation of Meter & Versification. Join the fun as he shows you how verse works and how poets have... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Nov 16, 2024 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: The Culture and History of Mesoamerica Join Christopher Garcia as he performs with instruments of indigenous percussion, string, and breath. Some of the featured instruments... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 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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Sun, Nov 17, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Utility Bill Workshop Join us as representatives from the non-profit SAJE explain how to save on bills through water and energy conservation, and access financial assistance for past due utility payments. Bring your... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sun, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Also On View by Todd Lerew Did you know that Los Angeles is home to more than 750 museums, more than any other city in the country! Also On View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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? Need... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Join us for a conversation about Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, by Jesse Q. Sutano. Vera Wong is a lonely... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am |
LAFD Fire Safety The Los Angeles Fire Department is coming to the branch to talk about how to get ready for fire season. Fires are becoming larger and more frequent. Learn what to do when one is nearby. Bring your questions. |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Lectures English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Presentación Para Vendedor Ambulante ¿Quieres ser un vendedor ambulante existoso pero no sabes cómo? Ven a la biblioteca RL Stevenson para una presentación por New Economics for Women (NEW). NEW te dará... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services Español |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Intro to Google Docs In this class, you'll learn how to create, edit, and format documents using Google Docs. Discover how to collaborate in real-time, share documents, and access your files from any device with Google... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess and Checkers Chess is a game that has been played and studied for thousand years. It challenges our mind to strategize and teaches us to think about the moves we make and anticipate the... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. All levels and ages are welcome!This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Palms-Rancho Park Library. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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 |