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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 |
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 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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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 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am |
Project Literacy: UCLA Tutors Be part of project literacy. Come to the library and be paired with a tutor from UCLA. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Language Learning, STEM, Student Success, Writing English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 |
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 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 |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Financial Literacy Day Don’t miss this opportunity for a free, private consultation with a Certified Financial Planner™ on a variety of personal financial issues, including debt management, retirement planning,... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, May 10, 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 10, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Westwood Library's 20th Anniversary Join us for for a full day of activities and performances to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Westwood Library. Refreshments will be provided throughout the... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 10:00 am |
Family Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills.Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement. |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Chris Nichols, Fine Dining at the Bowling Alley: Midcentury Architecture, Design, Food and Entertainment (Culinary Historians of Southern California) During... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 11:00 am |
Story Telling and Reading (STAR) Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina or Miss Irina can read to them. Readers... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 10, 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 10, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Calling all Fans of Will Trent Join us as we share an exclusive recorded interview between Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent book series, and Ramón Rodriguez, star of the Will Trent television series.... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Get Ready for College: One-on-One College Counseling Sessions The purpose of our one-on-one college counseling sessions is to provide personalized guidance and support tailored to each... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
After the Fire: Navigating Insurance For Homeowners and Renters Losing a home in a wildfire is devastating and navigating the insurance process can feel overwhelming. In this workshop... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Teen Cyanotype Workshop Using UV sensitive paper and the power of the sun, we'll make art! Cyanotypes are created using a printing process invented in the 1800s. This program is intended for folks in grades 7-12 and... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, May 10, 2025 12:30 pm |
Drawing in Color Participants in this free two-part workshop will use colored pencil blending techniques, shading and some color theory to explore basic botanical illustration. Flowers and art supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 10, 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 |