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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 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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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 12:00 pm |
Year of the Snake Bookmarks 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with your own colorful floss-wound snake bookmark. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jan 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Teen Council Join the Memorial Branch Teen Council to get involved at the library and make a difference in the community! Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills and earn community service hours.Teen... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement 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 |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended 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, 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 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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Mon, Jan 20, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
English Conversation Class for Adults Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome! No... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 20, 2025 3:30 pm |
Craft and Play Children and their caregivers are invited for an afternoon of crafting and play in the community room. We will have a special craft celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day! For open play, we'll have magna... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Jan 20, 2025 4:30 pm |
Homework Help Do you need help with homework? Do you need school supplies to complete your homework? Would you like to print for free? Great! Come to our branch for homework help. Our tutors are here to assist. For students... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success 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 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5.Storytime will be held outside at the park behind the library if weather permits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 5:00 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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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 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Ms. Mo Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Ms. Mo. Take home a free book after attending three events. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Karin. 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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Tue, Jan 21, 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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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
BARK Kids Read to a Dog Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with the BARK certified therapy dogs. Suggested for grades 1-5. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 2:30 pm |
Craft-Teen Tuesdays Join us after school for our monthly craft-teen program. Get ready for a blend of fun and creativity as we rotate through various crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |