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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 |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Creating Gratitude Jars Come create a way to capture and help remember the good and positive things that happen in your daily life. Join Amy Muscoplat in a craft workshop decorating... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Indigenous Futurism: Storytelling & Clay Workshop How can innovation and invention help us manifest the future we want? Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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 |