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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 |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
We Read Together: Learn to Play Chess Join us for a fun chess adventure. Dr. Himeles, the awesome founder of LA Chess Ladder, will teach us cool tricks and moves to level up our chess-playing skills! Bring... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Basic E-mail Join us to learn how to set-up and send a basic e-mail.Instruction will be taught with the library's Cybernaut.Participants are welcome to bring their own devices to use. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Game Night Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games or card games, we have something for all teens! |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Building Block Club | Club de Constructores Love to build? Come join our building blocks club at the library!¿Te encanta construir? ¡Ven y forma parte de nuestro club de constructores en la... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Game Day Join us for Game Day! Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment at this in-person event. Don't miss out! |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Inventive Instruments What musical instruments can you make with the materials around you? Renowned musician and woodworker Rich Briggs transforms ordinary materials like hubcaps and cigar boxes into magical stringed... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Again Again: Music for Kids A musical program from Again Again, an L.A. based, interactive DJ driven pop duo full of movement, stage props and audience interaction - and dancing! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Spoon Catapults Test out your engineering skills to create a sturdy catapult and launch cotton balls.Presented by Discovery Cube Los Angeles. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Propagation Gardening With Melibee Plants for Kids Come and learn about regrowth and propagation in partnership with Alma Family Services. Children will be taking Melibee plants to propagate at home. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Crafternoon: Watercolor Winter Scene Hey kids! Come join us and learn how to paint your very own winter scene using watercolors. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Teen Movie Night Join us for a teen movie and popcorn! We will be screening the movie Labyrinth. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Literacy: Playing With Sounds Parents and Caregivers, join us for a fun and engaging workshop where you'll discover simple tools to boost phonological awareness while reading stories! Learn how to... |
John Muir Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 23, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Bricks & Beyond An hour of free play to create and experiment! Be challenged with bricks and other building toys, wooden train tracks and brain-teaser puzzles.Children of all ages are welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |