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Saturday, January 18, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday, January 19, 2025
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
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
Monday, January 20, 2025
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
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
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
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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