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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library Book Sale Check out the Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library used book sale on the first and third Saturdays of the month. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of Venice Library Book Sale The Friends of the Venice Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. A large selection of nonfiction, fiction & children's books are available in... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:00 am |
Guided Walk in George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon Join us for a guided tour into George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon with David Card, a local landscape designer and President of... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Memory Loss & Alzheimer's In this presentation, Alzheimer's Los Angeles will provide an overview of Alzheimer's disease and its effects. They will also discuss what causes memory loss, the difference between... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 10:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Join us for yoga taught by Vimmi, a volunteer certified yoga instructor. Please bring your own yoga mat. Classes are free.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 11:00 am |
Saturday Book Discussion Join us for wide-ranging conversations. Copies are available at reference and as ebooks. This is our second year reading off of the New York Times "100 Notable Books" of the year.November 2... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 11:00 am |
Book Club Join the discussion of The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 11:30 am |
Film Screening: Elysian Park and the Stone Quarry Hills Join the Friends of Elysian Park for a screening of Elysian Park and the Stone Quarry Hills (2023), a... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library is hosting a used book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Movie Day: "The Boys in the Boat" This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight, taking on elite rivals from... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Scrabble Club Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own board and tiles if you can. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 1:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Isadora Duncan: A Unique Recital In this one-woman show, Kres Mersky plays Isadora Duncan, bringing to life the great dancer's fascinating persona. We meet Isadora near the... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 1:00 pm |
Music Fanzine Workshop by Daryl of Razorcake Magazine This program will introduce participants to the fandom of art (specifically music) as a creative avenue to build community through... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading Club Join our reading club, we will be discussing The Barbarian Nurseries by Hector Tobar, a sprawling, panoramic social novel about Southern California.Tobar is a masterful storyteller, and his writing is... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Projecting LA 2024 Join us for a screening of Projecting L.A. 2024, a 60-minute video showing compelling street photography and powerful photojournalism by 32 L.A.-based photographers. The subject matter: Los Angeles and... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Beginner's Quilting Workshop Join us and learn to quilt! This four-week, four-part class will introduce you to the world of quilting. From there, you can make quilts, bags, quilted clothing, and more. We... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Invention: Songwriting Made Easy Have you ever wanted to write a song? Are you a songwriter seeking new techniques and inspiration? Join us for this fun, collaborative workshop where you'll learn how to... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Matinee: The Wild Robot Roz is a robot who becomes shipwrecked on an island. Over time, she makes friends with the island's animals, even adopting a baby goose! This is a wonderful 2024 movie for the whole... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 3:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment. Meetings include a writing prompt/exercise, snacks, and a rollicking good time!... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Let's Get in a Pickle Together! Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop that introduces folks to basic concepts in fermentation and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 3:30 pm |
French Conversation Club Come and converse with us in French about culture, art, politics and the weather. All levels of fluency are welcome. If you are learning to speak French, this is a safe and welcoming space... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How to Protect Your Inventions A workshop with a patent attorney on the U.S. patent process and steps you can take to protect your inventions. We will discuss the patenting process, what it takes to get a patent... |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Lectures English |
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Sat, Dec 07, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Como Proteger Sus Invenciones Un discurso sobre el proceso de patentes de EE. UU. y como se puede usar para proteger las invenciones. Discutiremos el proceso de patentamiento, qué se necesita para obtener una... |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Lectures Español |
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Sun, Dec 08, 2024 1:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Gift Wrapping Tips This workshop will offer simple tips to artfully design and package a holiday gift. This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Dec 08, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Swing Dance Into the Holidays With The Pepper Moons Swing dance into the holidays with the glamorous sounds of the Swing Era as the Pepper Moons return by popular demand. Put on your dancing shoes—we'll have an... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 2024 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays Our wonderful meditation program is back for two sessions in December with the generous support of the Friends of the Palisades Library and Silvi Winthrop. Join us for a morning of mindfulness and... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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 |