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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fall Wreath Making Family Program Decorate your own fall-themed grapevine wreath with ribbons, leaves, pine cones, and other materials in this hands-on beginner's DIY class! Embrace the season's spirit and... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Weaving for Kids Get ready to weave some magic! In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we're hosting an exciting hands-on weaving workshop for kids. All materials are provided, just bring... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pumpkin Pies in a Jar Make a no-bake pumpkin pie in a jar as we get ready for Thanksgiving. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Robot Puppet Show Get ready for an adventure filled with robot nursery rhymes, stories, dance, fun, games and prizes, hosted by Cheri Moon, the happy singer and owner of Snooknuk Cafe and EBOT, the singing robot puppet!... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fall Wreath Making Family Program Decorate your own fall-themed grapevine wreath with ribbons, leaves, pine cones, and other materials in this hands-on beginner's DIY class! Embrace the season's spirit... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader Grandpa Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Grandpa Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:15 pm |
Lo-Fi Thursday Teen Lounge Join our Teen Council for chill music, tasty snacks and a chance to unplug and just vibe. We'll listen to vinyl records, have supplies for quick and simple crafts and journals if you... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Bricks & Beyond An hour of free play to create and experiment! Be challenged with bricks and other building toys, wooden train tracks and brain-teaser puzzles.Children of all ages are welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Writing English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Mental Health Information Table The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health will have an information table at the Sun Valley Branch Library. Stop by and learn about mental health resources and ask... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Practice vocabulary, letter sounds, and fluency to help you improve speaking, reading and writing in English. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Enhance your English skills through engaging activities that involve speaking practice. Improve your vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. ¡Mejore su inglés! Practique hablar... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 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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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 5:30 pm |
Writing Group This group offers time to focus on your writing while providing accountability and encouragement to help you keep moving forward with your projects. We are looking for writers to bring their... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:00 pm |
West LA Online Book Club The West LA Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction.July 18 - Dear Committee Members by Julie SchumacherAugust 22 - NO MEETINGSeptember 19... |
Online West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection:October 24: Dear America by Jose Antonio VargasNovember 21: The Measure by Nikki ErlickDecember 19: None of This is True by Lisa... |
In Person & Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Discussion Group Join us each month for a comic book and graphic novel book discussion. We will rotate between indie titles and titles from Marvel and DC. It's a great... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:00 pm |
Arroyo Writing Group Writers of any level of experience are invited to join our new writing group for practice both writing short pieces across many genres and sharing your writing with others. Each month, we will... |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Short Story Club: "Headache" by Julio Cortázar With Guest Jeff VanderMeer Explore... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Hollywood Creative Writing Club on Zoom Kick start your New Year's resolution by joining our new creative writing club and getting the feedback and motivation to finish that masterpiece. Each month,... |
Online Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs, Writing English |
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Thu, Nov 21, 2024 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Does your family get tired of having to talk about Watchmen—again? Looking for someone to geek out with you over the new stuff... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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 |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Debbi 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,... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 10:00 am to 5:05 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Kanen 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,... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Veteran Peer Support Specialist Learn about resources for veterans and military families such as Housing Employment, VA Benefits, Legal Services, Mental Health, and more! Please bring Bring DD-... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 10:30 am to 4:30 pm |
American Red Cross Blood Drive We are hosting an American Red Cross blood drive. We encourage donors to roll up their sleeves and help save lives with us. To make your life-changing appointment, log on to... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Robin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Robin. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Body, Mind & Spirit Reiki Come learn about Reiki and experience the flow of the REIKI energy system. "The whole person—Body, Mind & Spirit—possesses great wisdom of self-healing. Often, however, this wisdom... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Chinese for Beginners Join our Chinese for Beginners class and learn how to write traditional Chinese script and speak Mandarin. This series includes weekly two-hour sessions designed for beginners. Sign up today! |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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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Fri, Nov 22, 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 |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Awareness Through Movement Lessons: Feldenkrais Method Beverly will teach introductory Awareness Through Movement lessons based upon the Feldenkrais Method. There will be no... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Holiday Tips for Caregivers With Alzheimer's LA The holidays or other family events can be a stressful time when a family member has dementia. Join Alzheimer's Los Angeles for a talk which will... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024 3:00 pm to 3:30 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... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruby Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader, Ruby! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library. When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 22, 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, Nov 23, 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 |
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Sat, Nov 23, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Nov 23, 2024 10:00 am |
In-person Tutoring: Project Literacy Project Literacy offers free tutoring to K-12 students, primarily in English Language arts. UCLA Students can offer help in other subjects and educational resources to... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success, Writing English, Español |