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Fri, Dec 13, 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 13, 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 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 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Writing Group for Seniors Kathy Katims, founder of Saved by a Story, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions. Participants are given writing prompts to spark... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing 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 3:00 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, 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 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 FREE... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 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, Dec 14, 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, 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 11:00 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 12:00 pm |
STAR Reader Grandpa Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Grandpa Jim. 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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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 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Liz Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los niños... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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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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 1:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Abenaa Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Abenaa. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 11:00 am |
Story Telling and Reading (STAR) Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina or Miss Irina can read to them. Readers... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 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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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 |
DIY Slime Workshop Slime making is fun, colorful, creative, and engaging! Follow step-by-step instructions on exactly how to make slime, including measurements, ingredients, and add-ins. Walk away with a container of... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies 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 |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! This program is designed for children ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 14, 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 |
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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 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids Join pop duo Again Again for a show full of music, movement, and audience interaction—just for kids! Again Again is the creative vision of two musically inclined, lifelong friends. As a... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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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 |