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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 |
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Sat, Dec 14, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
December Cricut Crafts Create festive crafts using Koreatown Media Lab equipment. This program is open to all ages. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Dec 15, 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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Sun, Dec 15, 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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Sun, Dec 15, 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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Sun, Dec 15, 2024 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, Dec 15, 2024 1:30 pm |
DIY Slime Making Join us for fun, colorful, creative, and engaging slime making! Follow step-by-step instructions on exactly how to make slime, including measurements, ingredients, and add-ins. Participants will engage in... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Dec 15, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group will be reading materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's current challenge list. For current titles,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Dec 15, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Giant Robot Join us at the Central Library as we celebrate the release of a new book that dives deep into the pop culture phenomenon of Giant Robot. Author and Giant Robot founder, Eric... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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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Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from The Ecco Anthology of Contemporary American Short Fiction (HarperCollins,... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime for children ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers. |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 16, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:30 am |
Mindful Mondays Our wonderful meditation program is back for two sessions in December with the generous support of the Friends of the Palisades Library and Silvi Winthrop. Join us for a morning of mindfulness and... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Goal Setting & Habit Building Workshop Do you have some big goals for 2025 but don’t know where to start? Looking to develop in your career, start something new or even make more money? It’s not too... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join our children’s librarian for a fun-filled program where we will read stories, sing songs, and dance. This event is intended for children ages 0-5 years. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |