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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 3:15 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free. No... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Using Your Smartphone Workshop Learn how to use and navigate through your smartphone’s settings and icons from a library Cybernaut.Topics covered include phone settings, control center, notifications, screen... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Using Your Smart Phone Looking to get the most out of your smartphone? Bring your device and learn how to navigate its features, from basic settings to useful apps. Discover how to customize your phone, manage... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Medicare 101 In this presentation, the Center for Health Care Rights will teach you how to navigate your Medicare benefits. They will discuss eligibility rules for Medicare, when you should enroll, what your coverage options... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Understanding Your Medicare and Medi-Cal Benefits/Aprende sobre tus beneficios de Medicare y Medi-Cal In this presentation, the Center for Health Care Rights will discuss Medicare benefits... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Using Your Smart Phone Looking to get the most out of your smartphone? Bring your device and learn how to navigate its features, from basic settings to useful apps. Discover how to customize your phone, manage... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 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. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep" by Philip K. Dick Join our Science Fiction Book Club where Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by author... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Carina 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,... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Avo 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, studying... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Jamie 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... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Learn to Sew an Eco-friendly Cactus by Hand With Ellen Lumpkin Brown You'll discover the fun things you can make with just a needle, thread, and simple supplies... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 6:30 pm |
Meditation Workshop Inner Peace This Holiday Season Through Meditation: Join Doug Frankel, long time meditator, as he discusses the extraordinary impact of meditation. He will also present a powerful meditation... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
UCLA Gluck Fellows 2X2 Ensemble Join us for a wonderful evening of music as we host the 2X2 Ensemble from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Gluck Fellows Program. 2 Flutes X 2 Pianos/Composers. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: The Saver Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion. We will be talking about The Saver (2016). When Fern is left orphaned and alone at age 16, she avoids child protection... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Nov 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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Thu, Nov 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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Thu, Nov 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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Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
ICON CDC: Free Business Help: Getting Started Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help with business licenses, permits, DBA... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 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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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2024 12:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Our mystery book discussion has shifted back to meeting in person! Join us in exploring a kaleidoscope of mysteries across time and place. Copies available at the Reference Desk and as... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2024 1:00 pm |
Book Discussion Join us for this community-led book discussion of John Kennedy Toole's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 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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Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Drop-In Computer/Device Help Bring your own device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) to our Drop-In Computer/Device Help session, where staff can assist with basic issues such as downloading an e-book or sending an... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Understanding Your Medicare and Medi-Cal Benefits/Aprende sobre tus beneficios de Medicare y Medi-Cal In this presentation, the Center for Health Care Rights will discuss Medicare benefits... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 3:00 pm |
We Love L.A. Book Club We Love L.A. Book Club examines books and authors that weave the diversity and rich history of our city into their works. The selection for November is Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg. This... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 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 |