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Fri, Dec 13, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Duplicate Bridge Come join our twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is very limited, so if you are not already on the organizer's email list you will have to contact her so you can be notified when you can RSVP for... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Fri, Dec 13, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.The... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Dec 13, 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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Fri, Dec 13, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
French Conversation Group Come practice your language skills with other French speakers in this free-flowing conversational program. |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Fri, Dec 13, 2024 3:15 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Dec 13, 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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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 9:30 am to 10:00 am |
Valley Plaza Friends Monthly Meeting Join us for our monthly Friends of the Valley Plaza Library meeting. We welcome new members! |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Live out your cottagecore daydreams and slow down to take a break by joining the next meeting of Studio City Teen Council's California Native Plant Club. Each meeting features a... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Road to Job Search Success Come and learn all about applying to new jobs and careers. A lot has changed in the past few years and applying for jobs has been no exception. Learn about the best strategies and... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Student Success English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Holiday Book Sale Supporting Friends of Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library Do your holiday shopping early at the Friends of KBBL Holiday Book Sale! Choose from a large... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Healthy Brain Habits Alzheimer's Los Angeles will provide tips for keeping your brain healthy. They will also talk about age-related changes in memory and thinking, risk factors for dementia, and ways to keep your brain... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Banquets of Istanbul (Culinary Historians of Southern California) At its peak, the wealthy Ottoman Empire indulged its love of food extravagantly. One pastry chef in a great home... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Books make great gifts and the holiday season is upon us! We have a great selection of books on sale this month - children's, fiction, art, cooking, and more. Find an old favorite... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Friends of Expo Park Library Book Sale The Friends of Expo Park Library will be having their monthly book sale on the second Saturday of the month.Gently used materials will be on sale at modest prices... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 2024 12:00 pm |
Scholarship and Financial Aid: What Students and Parents Need to Know Join our expert presenter as they walk you through the ins and outs of financial aid and scholarships-... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Organic Gardening: Succulent Gifts for the Holidays Learn how to make a cute succulent gift for the holidays in upcycled, reusable containers. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Emergency Preparedness: How to Plan for the Unexpected "...Where will you be when disaster strikes?"The City of Los Angeles is spread over 470 square miles, and its terrain is subject to mudslides... |
Central Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 12:00 pm |
Authors Laura Taylor Namey and Alexis Castellanos Discuss With Love, Echo Park Join us for a conversation with author Laura Taylor Namey and Alexis Castellanos about Laura’s new book,... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
SoCal Manga Book Club Join our book club dedicated to uniting manga and anime enthusiasts. Each month, we cover a different series and focus on the first volume. Come by and suggest your favorite series that rarely... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2024 1:00 pm |
Thank You and New Year's Card Making Craft We'll have fun and get creative making Thank You notes and Happy New Year's cards to send to friends and family this holiday season. Sarah from... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Christmas Jazz With Brenden Eder's Ensemble Join us to celebrate the holidays with great music! L.A. native composer and producer Brendan Eder creates a kaleidoscopic... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Journey to Earthseed: A Tabletop Roleplay Campaign in Octavia E. Butler's Parable Universe Young Angeleno game masters will lead an interactive role-... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 14, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Book Discussion: The Midnight Library Join our monthly book discussion! It is held on the second Saturday of each month. The discussion will be led by a different member of our staff and the book of their... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Get The Balance Right Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 3:45 pm |
Art Lab: Holiday Card and Button Making Make gift buttons and greeting cards for friends and family this holiday season.For ages 11 years and older. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 4:00 pm |
Beginner French Conversation Club If you are learning French, come and enjoy a friendly, stress-free platform to practice it. Bring your French-English/English-French dictionary, pen, and notepad. This... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
December Cricut Crafts Create festive crafts using Koreatown Media Lab equipment. This program is open to all ages. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Dec 15, 2024 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help Our 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 services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Giant Robot Join us at the Central Library as we celebrate the release of a new book that dives deep into the pop culture phenomenon of Giant Robot. Author and Giant Robot founder, Eric... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Goal Setting & Habit Building Workshop Do you have some big goals for 2025 but don’t know where to start? Looking to develop in your career, start something new or even make more money? It’s not too... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 |