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Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm |
Book Club (ESL- Low Intermediate) With Leah Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary, grammar... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 2025 1:00 pm |
Community Connections Humans thrive when able to communicate in person, so we're inviting you to join us in creating a group that is dedicated to connecting as neighbors and friends. All adults are welcome! |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Grammar Class With JuAn Learning good grammar will improve your writing and reading if you are a native English speaker or an English learner. This class will help you understand what makes sentences and paragraphs clear and... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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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Thu, May 08, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart The Tech TryOut Cart will display a selection of devices Android, Windows, and iOS devices for patron to try out.You can also bring your own smartphone or tablet for hands-on help with the library's e-... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sensory Room Open House The Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch is the home of the Los Angeles Public Library's first sensory room. Sensory rooms promote calm, focus and relaxation for youth who are neurodivergent... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candle Decorating for Mother's Day DIY/ Decoración de Velas para el Día de las Madres Come decorate a candle for Mother's Day. Material will be provided.Limit of 15 attendees.Venga a decorar una vela... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mother's Day Craft Make a Mother's Day craft using card-stock, markers, crayons, colored-pencils, and other craft materials. Adults and kids are welcome. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele 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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Thu, May 08, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Intermediate English Conversation Class Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 5:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Calling all sleuths! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a thoughtful discussion of mysteries and thrillers. |
Online Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:30 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. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 6:00 pm |
Gentle Yoga With Kanica Suy Join Kanica Suy for a gentle vinyasa flow and yin yoga. Bend, breathe, stretch and meditate. Bring your own mat (required) and water, and optional props. All levels are welcome.Now four... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Poetry Workshop With Martin Jago The Poetry Workshop invites new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback, facilitated by British-American poet Martin Jago. This weekly two-hour workshop is... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 2025 9:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels welcome. No sign ups necessary but please no entry after the first ten minutes. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Yoga & Meditation With Master John Energy connects your mind and body. Through our guided practice, you can develop energy awareness, which helps promote peace of mind, inspiration, and joy. You can use a... |
Online Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 10:00 am |
Mindfulness Meditation Feeling stressed? Join us for mindfulness meditation.Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase focus,... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation With Ronnie Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Kanen 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 applications,... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 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, May 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
All About the News With Judy Learn English by discussing today’s headlines. The class includes reading, writing, and speaking. Build reading comprehension and learn to express yourself verbally. For more information,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 10:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Knitting Club Attention Knitters and Crocheters! Join us for an afternoon of yarn fun. Bring your current project(s), any friends that knit/crochet and meet other yarn enthusiasts. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 11:30 am |
Writing Skills Class With Chun: Intermediate Level This class will teach adult learners writing strategies for everyday use, such as writing emails, letters, and messages. The class will also... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Chinese for Beginners Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our Mandarin for Beginners program series! It will run from May 2 to July... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 12:00 pm |
Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the nonfiction book club.Upcoming meetings:July 11: Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina GartenAugust 8: The Anxious... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 12:00 pm |
Japanese Language Class Learn Japanese with our experienced instructor. This class is for beginners. Stay tuned for the upcoming transition to a once-a-month Japanese conversation circle! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, Japanese |
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Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 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, May 09, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Lee 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 citizenship... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
French Conversation Group Come practice your language skills with other French speakers in this free-flowing conversational program. |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 3:30 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 9:30 am |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun!Please note, we will not have Zumba class on the following dates:Saturday, November 8 |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Each meeting features a different plant or garden activity. Learn about the native plants in our container garden and their role in local ecosystems, and gain inspiration for your... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-In Tutoring With Mike 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 applications,... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Embroidery Basics Learn the basics of computerized embroidery, from creating a design to embroidering clothing. Participants will learn how to digitize basic shapes and designs in Ink Stitch, how to place and hoop the... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |