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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Community Puzzle Swap Tired of the puzzles you already have? Do they have all their pieces? Want to meet other Puzzle-Enthusiasts?Join us for a morning of free puzzle swapping in the Library's... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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, Jan 18, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Introduction to Tarot Cards This two-hour lecture introduces the world of Tarot cards and how they are used. Topics also include ethical considerations; a brief description of the Major Arcana (sometimes called the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 11:00 am |
Big Read Book Club: The House on Mango Street Join us to discuss the Big Read Book of 2025, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Winter Book Sale In addition to fiction and non-fiction books in English, sale items include graphic novels and comics, Spanish-language books for adults and children, movie DVDs, music CDs and special-priced items—... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 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, Jan 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played, A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly gathering of modern board and card game fun. Adults and teens are welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Gutenberg’s Inventions and His Bible Learn about Gutenberg’s printing process inventions:How his Bibles looked—Art as well as text?How many Bibles have survived, and where are they?How did his printing... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
"Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata Live in Concert "Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata is an internationally renowned classical pianist, and we are so fortunate to hear her perform for us live in... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie: The Post Movies are back at the Ascot Library! First up will be Steven Spielberg's "The Post" starring Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk and an all star cast. Ms. Streep is Katharine Graham who has recently taken... |
Ascot Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Writing From Our Immigrant Hearts Three distinguished authors, Teresa Mei Chuc, Alicia Viguer-Espert, and Lisbeth Coiman, share their journeys from their respective homelands (Vietnam, Spain, and Venezuela) to... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Poetry English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Through the Eyes of Ernie Pyle Storyteller Arnold Weiss will share amazing true stories from renowned World War II correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle. The dramatic readings will highlight Pyle's 1930s... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Armenian Dance With Tom Bozigian / Հայկական պար Թոմ Պոզիկյանի հետ Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Armenian |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
The UCLA Gluck Scope Saxophone Quartet Come be dazzled by the musical performance of the extraordinary UCLA Gluck Scope Saxophone Quartet. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
3D Printing Basics Learn about 3D printing and 3D modeling.Participants who complete their projects and submit them will have their projects printed and available for pick up in the lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Jan 19, 2025 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, Jan 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sun, Jan 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists.... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Jan 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 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 a clear question prepared in advance. Log... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 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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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Mark Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga With Heather Come join us for Gentle Vinyasa led by Yoga Alliance Certified teacher, Heather. Modifications can be offered for all poses. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat.This program... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Linda Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:30 pm |
Books and Bagels Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for fresh-baked bagels, coffee, tea, and a thoughtful discussion of the current selection, and share other great books with the group. New members welcome!... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 1:00 pm |
Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss a different work of nonfiction. We read a wide variety of styles, genres, and authors, so please make sure to check in with the branch... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 1:00 pm |
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Join the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club to enjoy engaging discussions of great literature.January title: The Selected Stories of Jean Stafford by Jean StaffordFebruary title: On the... |
In Person & Online Silver Lake Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 1:30 pm |
Book Club With Marilyn and Nate Do you want to improve your reading with a good story? Join the book club and read with other adults who want to practice vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills using books or... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Knitting Club We are proud to present our own Knitting Club! Everybody is welcome. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 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... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Yarn Club: Crochet & Knitting Social Hour Bring your latest project to work on, exchange ideas and techniques, and learn new stitches from your fellow crafters. Join us in the first floor meeting... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening – Ant-Man (2015) Can a superhero be tiny but mighty? Ant-Man (2015, PG-13) says yes. When Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) is forced out of his own company by his protege... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutor With Zara 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, studying for... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Caregiver and Kid Language Learning Improve your English speaking, reading, and writing at any age! Caregivers and children are invited to our new language-building class for all ages. Kids will learn... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Life's Journey: Free Group Therapy Sessions Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, overwhelmed, hopelessness etc? Come talk about your daily life challenges in a safe... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Demystifying AI Are you curious about artificial intelligence (AI) and looking to understand how AI works? Join us for this series of two workshops with hands-on activities to see how AI functions and how it can be used as a... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Eviction Response Workshop This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants create an answer (a legal response to their... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Eda Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |