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Saturday, November 23, 2024
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Teen Council
Teen Council is for ages 11-19.Work with our Young Adult Librarian and your peers to:Suggest purchases for the libraryPlan library programsWrite an article for the Teen BlogWrite book reviews for the Teen Web...
Silver Lake Branch Library Teens Volunteer Engagement

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:00 pm
Read With a STAR: Toni
Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. Earn a free book with every three visits.
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Sat, Nov 23, 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
Sat, Nov 23, 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
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Adult Painting
Come spend an afternoon learning how to paint with Martha Meade. We will be painting with acrylics on canvas and producing a masterpiece each of you can take home and hang on your wall. If you came to the...
Palisades Branch Library Teens, Adults, Seniors Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Ancient Homelands and Aztec Sound Bath
In this interactive program, Martin Espino guides the audience to sing songs in the indigenous languages of North, Central, and South America, then experience...
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library Kids, Teens, Adults Health & Wellness, Music & Performances

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Drone Flying Experience
Are you interested about drones and how they work? Join us for a hands-on experience with Drones4kids! They'll teach us how to fly drones, using a remote control to maneuver drones through...
Junipero Serra Branch Library Kids, Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
"Build Your Own Catapults" Program for Kids
Build your own catapults to see who can launch objects the farthest and grab a festive treat. A science program for kids ages 5-11
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library Kids STEM

English
Sat, Nov 23, 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
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
3:00 pm
Unconventional Paths to Successful College Admissions
Discover how embracing unique experiences, unconventional passions, and non-traditional pathways can set you apart in the competitive...
Silver Lake Branch Library Teens, Adults Business, Career & Finances

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
3:30 pm
November Storytime
Join us for our November toddler storytime at the library.
Mark Twain Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
3:45 pm
Art Lab: Beach in a Bottle
Create a tiny beach diorama with sand and miniatures inside a glass bottle. Then take home your beach! Twelve participants maximum; supplies are first come, first served.For ages 11 and up.
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Party Place Cards With Canva
Use Canva and other tools to design and make place cards to take home.
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library Teens, Adults Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology

English
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
8:00 am
Señorita Mariposa StoryWalk at the Audubon Center
In celebration of the fourth annual LA BioBlitz Challenge,
...
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids STEM

English
Sun, Nov 24, 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
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
12:20 pm
Wake, Sleepy One: A StoryWalk
Wake, Sleepy One by Lisa Kerr (author) and Lisa Powell Braun (Illustrator) is an ode to one of our state's most treasured wildflowers. Written in lyrical prose with beautifully...
Eagle Rock Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
1:15 pm to 4:30 pm
هفت خوان آزادی Seven Labours of Liberty
هفت خوان آزادی نمایشی است که تلاش مردم ایران برای دستیابی به ابتدایی ترین حقوق انسانی و مبارزه آنها با رژیمی سرکوبگر را در چهار دهه گذشته به تصویر می کشد. در آستانه روز جهانی...
Central Library Adults Film, Lectures

Persian
Monday, November 25, 2024
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:00 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3.
Silver Lake Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Life on the Farm
Children will learn about life on the farm. We will sing songs about cows and ducks and sheep. Kids will hear plenty of stories about barnyard animals.
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
LADWP Shared Solar Program Information Table
Learn about LADWP’s Shared Solar Program, which provides access to renewable solar energy for renters and multifamily residents who cannot install...
Edendale Branch Library Adults Community Resources & Services

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
UCLA Mobile Health Clinic
The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification required.Services include:VaccinationsWound care and...
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness

English, Español
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Preschool Storytime
Please join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our children's librarian. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
Van Nuys Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:30 am
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays and stories!*There will be no storytime 9/30, 10/5, and 10/14 due to library closure.
Atwater Village Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Toddler Free Play
An hour of free play, exploration and socializing for children and their caregivers, with toys, books and music.
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Games

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Preschool Storytime
Join us for songs, stories, and fingerplays for little ones. This storytime is best for our younger readers, including toddlers and pre-schoolers. We'll have time to play after each storytime....
Westwood Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
11:00 am
Virtual Toddler Storytime
Join us for an interactive, music-filled, early literacy storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program is 25 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by show...
Online
Edendale Branch Library
Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
11:00 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3.
Silver Lake Branch Library Babies and Toddlers Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
11:00 am to 11:45 am
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Stay for music and playtime at the end. Intended for children ages 2-5, but all ages are...
Memorial Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
12:20 pm
Wake, Sleepy One: A StoryWalk
Wake, Sleepy One by Lisa Kerr (author) and Lisa Powell Braun (Illustrator) is an ode to one of our state's most treasured wildflowers. Written in lyrical prose with beautifully...
Eagle Rock Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Read in English and Spanish With STAR Volunteer America
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming...
Van Nuys Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English, Español
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Senior Writing Group
Kathy Katims, founder of Saved by a Story, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow...
Palisades Branch Library Seniors Writing

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Mandarin Chinese Class
Learn Chinese with our experienced instructor. This class is for beginners.
Chinatown Branch Library Adults Language Learning

Chinese
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The American Buffalo
For Native American Heritage Month we will be showing Ken Burn's documentary, The American Buffalo. Learn how white colonizers in the United States almost drove this animal species extinct. Come...
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Teens Film

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
2:00 pm
Arts & Crafts: Shrinky Dinks
Join us on the patio for some arts and crafts for all ages, making shrinky dinks (ornaments, keychains, and more!). All-ages are welcome.Participants under 8 must be accompanied by...
Edendale Branch Library Kids, Teens Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
BARK: Read with a Therapy Dog
Children can build their confidence and practice their reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dogs Vida and Juliette. Early through advanced readers are welcome to...
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library Babies and Toddlers, Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study...
Echo Park Branch Library Kids, Teens Student Success

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
3:00 pm
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy.
Fairfax Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
STAR: Stories With Sandra
Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Sandra. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-...
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library Kids Storytimes & Read Alouds

English, Español
Mon, Nov 25, 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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