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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: How to Find What You're Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 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. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation Class English Conversation Classes for Adults! Ready to improve your English? Join us every other Saturday for an interesting session on conversation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Liz Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Liz. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los niños... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
The Alana Banana Show Alana Banana brings music and movement through interactive, original, and well known kid’s songs to inspire joy and imagination. There will also be a special guest appearance by Silly Monkey! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Storytelling and Reading With STAR Volunteer Frances Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our extraordinary STAR Volunteer Frances. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Abenaa Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Abenaa. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Cosplay for Science Presents: The Shield Fern Guild’s Museum of Natural Wonders Calling all adventurers! Head to the Museum of Natural Wonders at the Octavia Lab, a pop-up... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Craft Program Join artist Debra Disman for this all-ages craft series, where we learn to make a different book each session! Play with fun materials and learn new skills! All... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Andy Crocker: Experience Creation Workshop Meet 2025 Los Angeles Public Library Creator in Residence Andy Crocker. Andy will introduce us to the world of experience design as an art form, including... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Yacht Rock Yoga Stretch, breathe, move, and groove to the smooth sounds of the 70s. Led by Sharon Holly, you can sing, hum, sway, or dance to music that will bring a smile to your face and ease and peace to your heart. All... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 4:30 pm |
AAPI Joy: Storytelling, Narratives and History Celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages. Explore the City’s rich AAPI... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Stitch and Yarn Club The Stitch & Yarn Club is a welcoming and creative space for teens and adults interested in and passionate about needle arts! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, or quilt... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Stress Management Workshop in Japanese These workshops by Yellow Chair Collective are held in Japanese. Join us for a stress-relief workshop to find more calm in your everyday life. Learn unique... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness Japanese |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 12:00 pm |
Seeing is Believing: Fun With Optical Illusions What do you think happens when you look out at the world? Most people think that when they open their eyes, they see the world as it is. As if your... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read in English and Spanish With STAR Volunteer America Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly gathering for modern board and card game fun, adults and teens welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Information Session for Preparing to File for Citizenship If you are at least 18 years of age, have been a green card holder for at least 5 years, and lived continuously in the U.S. for 5 years... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Sesión informativa para prepararse para solicitar la ciudadanía Esta sesión informativa lo preparará para la clínica de la N-400 el 31 de mayo en la Biblioteca Sucursal Mar... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services Español |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Drum For Fun Connect through the universal power of rhythm! Join us for a vibrant and engaging drum circle for the whole family. This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity, and togetherness. It allows families to bond in a... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Robocop In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Big Read Book Discussion: The House on Mango Street Join us to discuss the Big Read Book of 2025, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Introduction to Yiddish Theater Please join us as lecturer Arnold Weiss tells the history of Yiddish Theater in the United States including stories of Paul Muni, Walter Matthau... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Sounds of Winds This entrancing program of traditional Korean music (rooted in shamanic rituals and agrarian life) and contemporary music influenced by Korean culture is led by the engaging... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Mr. Matthew Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Mr. Matthew! Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Yoga for Kiddos With Mini Yogis This fun program uses stories to teach classical yoga, breathing and meditation to children! Mini yogis is a Los Angeles-based yoga program founded in 2002 to nurture self-regulation,... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Free Movie Showing: Defiance Based on a true story, this exciting World War II action-drama is about three Jewish Eastern European brothers who narrowly escape certain death at the hands of the Nazis. They join... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Join us at the library for an animated family movie afternoon. We will be watching Moana 2 on our big screen and having popcorn. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding Workshop Join us for an introduction to coding with Python! This program is geared toward children, but open to all ages.The Python Kids' Coding Program is a program designed to help kids of ages... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Presentación de la trilogía de libros Todo Personal ¡No te pierdas la presentación de la trilogía de libros Todo Personal en la Biblioteca Regional de Arroyo Seco! Ven y conoce a la autora... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors Español |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Walk-In Tutor With Avo 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, studying for... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Drum Fun: Family Drum Circle Connect through the universal power of rhythm! Join us for a vibrant and engaging drum circle for the whole family.This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity, and togetherness.... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yacht Rock at the Library San Pedro's summer of Yacht continues! Please join us for some smooth tunes, tasty treats, and fun activities. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Video Editing for Teens Get ready for the Teens of L.A. Film Fest by learning to edit simple videos using the Koreatown Media Labs software and equipment.For ages 13 - 18. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |