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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bingo for Children Play the game Bingo and win prizes. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Play Dough Hour Did you know that playing with Play Dough allows for the development of your child's fine motor skills? Come play with your library friends and allow your imagination to soar! |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lotería Join us for an afternoon of Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to Bingo. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Japanese Taiko Drumming The Rhythm of Inspiration is suitable for all ages and music experience levels and is a great way to introduce audiences to Japanese music and culture.There are three components to the... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled storytime! We will be sharing book read alouds, singing songs, and moving along to various activities. Stay afterwards to work on a craft activity and play with our... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lunar New Year Storytime Join us for a Lunar New Year's Storytime--we will be talking about Tet (Vietnamese New Year)! Join us to share some fun stories celebrating the new year, and participate in our various... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wintertime Slime Squishy, slick and tons of fun! Learn how to make slime and take some home. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Aparna Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Aparna. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lapsit Storytime This is a seated storytime for babies, with rhymes, songs and stories for approximately 15 minutes, followed by time for free play and reading.Recommended for ages 0-18 months. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
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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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 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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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 6:00 pm |
Círculo de Lectores ¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Estan invitados a participar en el Círculo de Lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Book Club Join us for a lively literary discussion at our new book club for adults. You may check out the book (or e-book) for free with your library card.February 26: The Art Thief by Michael FinkelMarch 26: The Keeper of... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Hannah Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 6:00 pm |
Let's Read Los Angeles: City of Quartz In City of Quartz , the late writer and activist Mike Davis examined Los Angeles' history—including the Llano del Rio colony in Antelope Valley, the power of the... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 22, 2025 6:30 pm |
Meditation Workshop on Zoom Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation.As we enter the New Year we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 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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Thu, Jan 23, 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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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen 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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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 12:15 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 participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support. |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 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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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, and understanding and interpreting information on the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1:30 pm |
Thursday Matinee: Fly Me To The Moon Come watch, Fly Me To The Moon. The film stars Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones, a marketing specialist, and Channing Tatum as Cole Davis, a ... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Guidance from a trained Homework HelperA quiet, safe study spaceReserved... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Helper Join us for Student Zone! Need help? Ask our experienced tutor who is available to help you with your homework.Help includes:Assistance with homework and school researchFree PrintingAccess to school... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drop-in Tutoring With Steve Need help with your homework? Stop by for one-on-one, volunteer-led tutoring in all subjects in grades K-12. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Introduction to Online Security Learn crucial facts and practical steps to keep your personal online information private, safe and secure.No advance registration required. All classes are held on a first-come... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
We Love L.A. Book Club We Love L.A. Book Club examines books and authors that weave the diversity and rich history of our city into their works.The selection for January is L.A. Outlaws by T. Jefferson Parker, a... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Rona Children are invited to share the joy of stories with Rona. Drop in during her volunteer shift in the children's area.Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, and free basic school supplies and free printing.There is no... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Brick-building Playtime Come enjoy a weekly drop-in playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO-style bricks and traditional building blocks. Suggested ages: 5-11 years old. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Literacy & Library Resource Information Session Do you want to learn about our Adult Literacy Program? Or how about new electronic resources?Join us for information about free tutoring to... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Inside Out 2 Join us for the screening of the 2024 film Inside Out 2. The film is rated PG. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:30 pm |
Sculpting With Art Era Learn through creative expression! Jazz from the Art Era will teach participants to sculpt in a session that focuses on mass, space, shape, form, line, texture, color, and movement. This program will... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Arts & Crafts Drop-In 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, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Children's Magic Show Magician Allen Oshiro presents an outstanding show with a live rabbit and doves, incredible levitation, famous Chinese linking rings, multiplying sponge balls, card tricks and much more. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |