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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Discover the Magic of Scottish Bagpipes With John McLean Allan John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and explain how the instrument has influenced the culture of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
The Active Studio, Gymnasium for the Mind Ready to give your brain a fun workout? Join us for Gymnasium for the Mind to boost your attention, memory, problem-solving, speed of thought, and creativity in a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Through the Eyes of Artists: Meet Artist J Michael Walker + Poster Signing Celebrate the power of art and storytelling with Metro Art and the Los Angeles Public Library.... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:30 pm |
Computer Literacy for Adults: Internet Basics In this workshop, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to navigate the internet with confidence. You'll explore basic terminology, learn how... |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Computer Help Assistance with basic computer questions, e-mail, and internet how-to. Feel free to bring your device. Space is limited in the Computer Training Room. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm |
Yoga Join Gigi for beginners yoga. She will guide you through a Vinyasa restorative yoga flow. Yoga materials will not be provided. Please bring your own yoga mat. Other suggested yoga gear to bring, but not required, are yoga blocks,... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Death Cafe Group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objective, or themes. It's an opportunity to 'increase our awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.' It is a discussion... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm |
Arroyo Writing Group (Special Meeting) Writers of any level of experience are invited to join our writing group for practice both writing short pieces across many genres and sharing your writing with others.For this... |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Tara Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Jun 19, 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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Fri, Jun 20, 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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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Bet Tzedek: Free Legal Services Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that offers free legal services, outreach education, and policy advocacy for individuals and families in Los Angeles. Come meet a... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 11:15 am |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Class Join us for Gentle Vinyasa with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Heather Flynn. Together, we will link breath to gentle movement and poses in an accessible and mindful way.... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 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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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 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.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
LA Law Library Staff Member at the Library Speak with an LA Law Library staff member to learn about researching your legal issue with trustworthy free legal resources available locally via the Internet and LA Law Library,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 2:00 pm |
Friday Movie Event Beginning June 13 through August 1 weekly movies will be shown during our Summer With the Library event.June 13: NopeJune 20: The NIckel BoysJune 27: Moana 2July 4: Library closedJuly 11... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky - Live Play Reading Join us for a special reading of an inspiring short play, Dr. Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky about Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina woman in space... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Personal Archiving 101 Do you have old photographs, old letters, documents, and years of memories stored away in boxes long forgotten? Have you wondered about what will happen to these precious artifacts in the future... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Stamp Collecting Program Come and learn about the fun of collecting postage stamps. Free stamps will be available to everyone who attends this event. Experts will also be present who can help evaluate collections. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Puzzle Time for Adults This summer, we're happy to have Saturday morning programs for adults! Every Saturday from June 14 to August 2, we'll have a different program. This week, spend some time putting together puzzles!... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mar Vista Library at the Venice Fest Come visit the library at the Venice Summer Fest, sign up for Summer With the Library reading challenge, and learn about all the awesome things you can access with your... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 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 and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm |
Chess for Teens Learn the basics of chess, including tips and strategies. You will also learn about the history of chess, and grandmaster games. This is a program for teens (11-18), and their parents. This is a program for... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Personal Archiving 101 Do you have old photographs, letters, and documents, and years of memories stored away in boxes long forgotten? Have you wondered about what will happen to these precious artifacts in the... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm |
Yacht Rock - Steely Dan Yacht Rock'n in the Summertime! Please join us as we discuss and listen to the band most responsible for the creation of the Yacht Rock genre. We will be taking a deep dive into the works of... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Jun 22, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Nan 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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Mon, Jun 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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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Medicare Resource Table Do you have any questions about Medicare? Do you know who to contact? State-registered counselors from the Center For Health Care Rights will be on hand with resources to show you how... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pursuing Your Passions With Poetry: Marie Kordus Marie Kordus, author of Idea Poetry and founder of HiBrowsing.com, presents a path for the pursuit of any worthy goal through her poetic... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Health & Wellness, Poetry English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
English Language Worksheets With Stephen Join us for engaging writing sessions where a session leader will guide you through a variety of English writing activities and worksheets. Designed for... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club All levels and ages are welcome. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills and meet fellow chess enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fun With Model Trains Come and learn about the hobby of Model Railroading at the San Pedro Library. Participants will be able to see and operate HO scale model trains. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Make it Yours! Customize the Summer Reading Bag Are you ready to get your iconic library summer reading tote bag? Make it even more special by making it yours! We'll have fabric paints and markers... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Art Classes for Adults We are starting weekly Art Classes for adults. You will be instructed on the basics of drawing (black-and-white and colored pencils), painting (mostly watercolor), and basic art history. However,... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 5:45 pm |
Watch and Talk With Goldie Americans often speak fast and use confusing expressions and slang. Watching and discussing TV and film is an effective and fun way to improve your comprehension and communication in modern... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eddie 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... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Debbie Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 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 |