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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Twisters Join us for the screening of the 2024 film Twisters. The film is rated PG-13. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Holiday Film: It's a Wonderful Life Join us for a holiday film: It's a Wonderful Life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Palestine Zine-Making Workshop Join the Van Nuys Branch Library in observance of Read Palestine Week from November 29 - December 5 as we highlight works by Palestinian and Palestinian diaspora authors. Learn... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Poetry English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Holiday Card Making Use the library's collection of craft supplies to make cards for your family and friends. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Social Knitting and Crocheting Club Bring your latest project, exchange ideas, and learn new stitches from your fellow knitters and crocheters. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Sheila Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Sheila. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Kids Arts & Crafts Drop-In (Select Thursdays) Join us for art, crafts, stories and fun! Be on the lookout for the crafts cart and supplies in the Children's Reading Room.Open to all families. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 3:30 pm |
Hands on Ceramics: Clay Inventions Come learn about the development of the technology that is ceramics from the Mesoamerican time period to today! Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Holiday Card Making With Amy Muscoplat Join Amy Muscoplat of Joyfestival Industries as she leads a workshop where patrons can create vibrant and artistically unique holiday cards for... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
Are You on Track for a University of California Join us as we uncover the insider strategies and tips to navigate the unique requirements and nuances of the University of California (UC) application. We'll have an expert on... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
Life-sized Gingerbread | Pan de Jengibre de Tamaño Natural Make a life size gingerbread using your own body! Trace, cut, paint and color your gingerbread during this winter craft. ¡... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Nightmare Before Christmas Loteria Join us for a thrilling night of fun and fright with Nightmare Before Christmas Lotería. This unique twist on the classic Mexican game is perfect for teens who love Christmas... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first come, first served basis. Services are free. No... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Snow Day Learn about the science of snow! We will explore how snow forms and the beautiful math of snowflakes through hands-on activities.This program is intended for children ages 5 and older. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry With Michelle Seville Michelle Seville will teach families, teen and kids the basics of jewelry making using candy and upcycled materials. Make a tasty and beautiful gift for yourself or a loved... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Game Day Join us for Game Day! Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment at this in-person event. Don't miss out! |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
East West Players Presents: Patsy East West Players has been a home for authentic Asian American stories. This year, they are presenting Patsy.Kailani is an 18-year-old senior at Maui High School and a star... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Diamond Painting Celebrate winter and the holidays with us! Create sparkly winter-themed art using diamond stickers. |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Ornament Painting Create your own one of a kind ornament for the Holiday Season! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner: Winter Craft Join us as we create a personalized Winter holiday ornament and card! Supplies will be provided, space is limited. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm |
Create Christmas Cards and Ornaments Create your Christmas cards and Ornaments by your own hands. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Carnival Party Hats With Emmy Lam Get ready to party! Emmy Lam shows you how to design, make, and decorate your own unique hat!This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 2024 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Cat Kid Party Join the Cat Kid Party! Inspired by the production of "Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical," participants will move through stations to learn how to draw Cat Kid characters, color, create your own flip-o-rama, make... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Council - Craft-ernoon It's our last Teen Council of the year! To support the library, have fun, meet new friends, and make a cool craft, join us in the teen area! We will discuss upcoming programs for 2025.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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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Fri, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 2024 9:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library Book Sale A large selection of children's, nonfiction, and fiction books is available in hardback, trade, and mass-market paperbacks. Other items... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Dec 06, 2024 10:00 am to 10:45 am |
Korean Storytime Join our fabulous storytime volunteer, Misook, for Korean Storytime on the first Friday of every month. You and your little ones will share songs, stories and play. Please note that the storytime is in... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Korean |
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Fri, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 2024 10:00 am |
Polar Express StoryWalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 06, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Vinyasa Flow Yoga focuses on flow, breathing, and connection all of which reduce stress and improve general health. A yoga class for all levels! Mats provided and rsvp is encouraged. Class is limited to... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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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Fri, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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 |