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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadania Gratis La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las personas que califican para tomar el... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:50 pm |
Tech Help, Just for You Our friendly tech aide is available at the Information Desk on the following days to provide free, one-on-one assistance with your technology questions and needs. No appointment is needed. Just... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 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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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 10:00 am |
Writing Class With Nancy, Robin, Judy and Harry This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
NLSLA Free Estate Planning Clinic | Clinica Gratuita De Legalización De Un Testamento Do you need a will, trust, power of attorney, or health care directive? Do... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
LADPH Substance Abuse Center The Center provides education classes and links community members to local support services including: substance use prevention services for alcohol abuse, drug use and substance... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 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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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 11:00 am |
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... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadania Gratis La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las personas que califican para tomar el... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 12:30 pm |
English Conversation With Bob and Tom Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
TTC - Tarzana Treatment Centers: Free and Low Cost Medical Services TTC Tarzana Health Centers offer free and low-cost medical services including:Free immunizationsSchool... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class | Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crochet and Knitting Club Join us for an informal gathering of yarn crafting enthusiasts. Bring your own project. We all learn from each other. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool DIY | Es Divertido Coser Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can bring your embroidery, crochet, or knitting project as well. Please bring your... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring Need help improving your reading and writing skills? Come by the library and find that help. Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15 to 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 2025 4:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Basic Computer Class Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Willy Sutton: Bank Robber Arnold Weiss discusses the bank robber Willie Sutton, a master of disguise and an escape artist who escaped three times from prison. During his 30-year crime career from the 1930s to the... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 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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Thu, Aug 21, 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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Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 2025 1:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Join us for engaging conversation about whodunnits, thrillers, and cri-fi. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Palms Rancho Park Library. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Doodle & Chat: Celebrating Community Calling all adults! Join us for crafts and conversation at the library. We'll celebrate our local legacy businesses and historic buildings through art. We'll have... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 2025 3:00 pm |
Nature Drawing With Kelvin Nguyen Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and state parks of Los Angeles.Using simple supplies, you... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
In-Person Book Club Join our in-person book club for adult patrons. It intends to be a social gathering where members will read and discuss their favorite books over coffee, tea, and snacks. The Book Club is open to any... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Compost Up Close! Join us to learn all about compost! What is it? How can you make it? How should you add it to your plants? LA Compost will answer all of your questions through an introduction to compost basics. After this... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 6:00 pm |
Arroyo Writing Group 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. Each month we will engage... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 2025 9:30 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Join us for the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library used book sale!Friday, August 22, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first hour will be for F.O.L members only. If you wish to become a... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
MEND (Meet Each Need With Dignity): Free Community Services MEND provides free food, clothing, cooling center information, one-on-one case management, and support services to low-income... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 2025 11:00 am |
Reiki Come and learn about Reiki and experience the flow of the Reiki energy system. Reiki, a relaxation technique, immediately follows Mindfulness Meditation at 11 a.m. in the Community Room. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 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, Aug 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Melanie Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.Please note: Walk-in Tutors... |
Central Library | Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 2025 2:00 pm |
Fast Friday Films Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars, big action! Movie screening is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Aug 22, 2025 3:30 pm |
Weaving With Recycled Materials These weavings are created on reusable cardboard looms, which guests will take home at the end of the workshop. Each guest will create their own loom, then add on woven layers of... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |