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Wed, May 07, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for a fun and engaging 25-minute storytime filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Ticket availability: Free... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Patra 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR sessions... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 11:30 am |
Reading Comprehension (Intermediate) With Jessica H. Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. 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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Wed, May 07, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 12:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Japanese Taiko Drumming Please note! This program will be held outside, under shady trees, in front of the Van Nuys Branch Library main entrance. Chairs will be available for... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mental Health Promoters Onsite social worker available to answer questions, discuss concerns, provide resources, and support. Drop by! |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English, Korean |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 12:30 pm |
Yoga for Everyone Through body awareness, movement, and breath you will be guided on how to bring your body, mind and spirit back into balance for overall well being. All levels welcome. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 2025 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 1:30 pm |
Book Club: Good Night Irene Join us to discuss Good Night Irene: A Novel by Luis Alberto Urrea. 2023. 407 pages. In 1943 Irene Woodward abandons an abusive fiancé and heads to Europe with the Red... |
In Person & Online Chatsworth Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 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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Wed, May 07, 2025 2:30 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 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:Guidance from a trained... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 2:30 pm |
Reading Horizons Lab With Jorgen Our web-based Reading Horizons program teaches adult learners how to read in English, including phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 07, 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... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 07, 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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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 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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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Come join other chess players for some serious fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Lab Get familiar with computers, smart phones, e-mail, word processing, Google applications, and more with hands-on computer training! Join us for weekly classes where we'll review fundamental skills and answer... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm |
Homework Help Visit our Student Zone after school where our Homework Helper can offer assistance or supplies. You can also study in our teen or children’s section. Our branch has computers dedicated solely for the use of... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained homework helpers will... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm |
Cat Kimono Origami Let's fold some paper: come celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us and create cat kimono origami. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Cybersecurity Basics Workshop In this workshop students will learn:What is cybersecurity?Recognizing a secure websiteMaking passwords strong and memorableRecognizing online scams |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper 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, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:10 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jessica Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
K-8th Grade Math Help K-8th grade students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for help with basic and advanced math problems, including algebra and geometry. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm |
AAPI Ceramics Workshop for Kids Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a hands-on pottery experience for kids! We invite young creators to learn the fundamentals of ceramics, from shaping clay to applying textures and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Film Screening: Lilo & Stitch (2002) As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien “puppy” of an independent... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Emma Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Emma.Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Science Club Have fun in this free, hands on STEM program! Perfect for ages 4-10. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Health Matters Book Club Join us on Zoom and share a health book or article you are reading. We discuss a wide range of health topics, including: healthy eating and cook books, mental health, aging, exercise, and... |
Online Pacoima Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Playtime at the Library It's time to play! Come play with our collection of toys or board games. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society Social Hour Love to crochet, cross stitch, knit and sew? Join us for our monthly social hour! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring 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,... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 07, 2025 4:00 pm |
Science Club Join us for fun Science Club for kids! |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 07, 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... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |